Where Do I Reinforce This Leaded Window

by matt
(melb)

Hi again,
Here is a pic of my latest design. What reinforcments would you advise for this?
The panel is to be done in lead came and is 680mm by 500mm (2.2 ft x 1.6 ft).
Thanks.

Answer

Hi Matt,

I put some heavy lines on your picture to show you where I'd use copper restrip. The lines with X's denote extra pieces to give the window more stability. Those extra pieces don't follow the rule of going from one edge to the other, but they will help to stabilize the window.

It is unfortunate that the design does not have any lines going horizontally for the use of restrip. When you design from now on, keep that in mind. The horizontal lines give more strength than the vertical ones do, although the vertical lines (with restrip) do give the window strength, just not as much as horizontal lines.

When you are using the restrip, cut it long enough that you can bend a little bit over and then along the edge of the glass (perhaps 2mm/1/2 inch). That way it will be attached to the perimeter lead and give the window more strength yet.