Stained glass plays a crucial role in churches and in the community. It creates a ray of inspiration during services, prayer sessions, and sermons. It also offers lots of sentimental meaning for churchgoers. However, because of how old most church buildings are, you may find it necessary to consider church glass repair or restoration. Here are some signs your church glass is ready for church window restoration, repairs, or replacement.

There Are Cracks, Missing Pieces, Metal Oxidation, and Deterioration

The first type of damage that most people notice right away on stained glass is cracks or missing pieces. However, with time, you may start noticing more serious damage like the panel slipping down and starting to buckle, caused by disintegration of the metal and detachment of the support bars on the panels. These are signs you need some serious restoration work. If you delay having your glass restored, the damage will worsen, and at that point, replacement may become the best option. While professionals can theoretically restore any level of damage, there comes a point where getting new stained glass becomes the most reasonable financial move. If you aren't sure which way to go, you can call Studio K to do an analysis to consider your options, the benefits, and the costs for you.

The Stained Glass Is Over 75 Years Old

The age of your church glass can also be an indicator that you need to have some work done on it. Even if you don't notice a lot of problems, getting church window restoration work early keeps you from ending up with more complex problems that are difficult to fix. According to MyMove, a stained glass window should last between 75 and 150 years. A change you may notice with older stained glass is that the panels are no longer stiff and straight. They'll buckle and bend because the metal is starting to fatigue, which causes the glass to crack and break. If you notice any of this, call Studio K for repairs.

As churches age, you'll find that a lot of them need church window restoration. However, a lot of churches are unsure whether their glass needs repair, restoration, or replacement. If you aren't sure what needs to be done, contact Studio K and we'll help assess and determine the best course of action for you.