Stained Glass removal and reinstall by Steve Daley and Zach Daley.  All studio work on the project by Steve Daley.

Each opening in the framework of the window holds multiple panels that make up each section of the window. Above are two panels that make up the rose section at the top of the window.

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Reassembled panels from the rose window

Here the five panels that make up the rose section are fitted together to make sure they fit properly and line up with the rub of the framework opening.  It's gotta fit into the hole when you're done :).

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Reassembled panels from the rose window

This reassembled panel is the central panel of the central lancet section of the East Balcony Window.

Each panel is reassembled with new lead came and then lead joints are soldered to hold it all together.  Each panel is made up typically of  anywhere from 40 to 200 individual glass pieces.

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Completed panel from center lancet

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lancet rebuild in progress

Each panel is disassembled. Old Lead came (channel) that holds the glass pieces together is collected and recycled.

Each individual piece of glass is hand cleaned. All pieces were rotated in and out of an ultrasonic water bath to help soften and loosen old putty and mineral deposits, making it easier to remove old dirt while minimizing chances of damage to the glass.

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lancet glass cleaning in progress

east balcony - Stained glass relead

lancet teardown in progress

The central portion of the overall window is comprised of painted figurative work.  Decorative border sections, scrollwork canopies and the overhead "kites" as well as the large central rose section at the top are opalescent stained glass.

Stained Glass Panels are removed and reinstalled from the interior of the building.  Plate Glass Protective Glazing was installed from the exterior.

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view of installed center panel & lancet

east balcony - Stained glass relead

reinstallation in progress

east balcony - protective glazing

work completed

east balcony - protective glazing

condition prior to beginning work

Vented quarter inch plate glass installed within the millwork's tracery preserves the stained glass as well as the architectural integrity of the building. Plate glass installation by Steve Daley, Gary Smith and Larry Etzen.

Old polycarbonate is badly discolored. Installation of the material covers the millwork detracting from the building's architectural detail.

Francis Street 1st united methodist church

st. joseph, missouri

Stained Glass Rebuilds and Protective Glazing