Protective Coverings
Our window coverings adhere to the standards for protective glazing set by the Stained Glass Association of America. Since 1903, SGAA has been guiding the industry in protecting and preserving America’s stained glass heritage. Our studio holds a patent for several of the proprietary glazing and venting aspects of our protective covering system, including the Precision Flow® In-Frame Venting System.
In the above pictures, see the difference new protective covering can make to the visibility and vibrancy of stained glass. Also, notice the framing system follows the window frame’s architecture and does not create shadow lines. Project completed for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Reedley, CA.
Precision Flow® Venting System
Stained glass without proper venting is susceptible to damage from condensation and heat buildup. Church Stained Glass Windows offers exterior window coverings to ensure that they are properly vented, protecting against future damage. Trust our qualified team to install your protective coverings according to the National Preservation Center’s 1996/2006 Protective Glazing Study for Stained Glass Windows.
Earthquake Code Glass
Although the lamination of stained glass to panels of plate glass windows has been done for two decades, our craftsmen have developed its own improved proprietary lamination process. We can laminate stained glass to large, oversized panels of tempered laminated glass to provide maximum strength. Our team met the stringent Los Angeles Earthquake Code requirements in designing, fabricating, and installing the laminated stained-glass panels for the West Angeles Cathedral. Each panel was 8 ft. x 10 ft. of ½” thick laminated glass, weighing up to 800 lb. each. Each panel was 8 ft. x 10 ft. of 3/4” thick laminated tempered and stained glass, weighing 800 lb. per panel.
West Angeles Cathedral, Los Angeles, CA
