Window Reinforcement
by Judy
(Orrville, AL)
Where to reinforce
I am installing a stained glass window on the inside of a entrance door (leaving the existing double pane glass on the outside). Do I need to reinforce this window and if so, where? Also, should I install the glass with the front side to the inside or toward the outside which will be toward the existing double pane glass? The window is 22 inches wide and 36 inches high.
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Answer
Yes, your window need reinforcement. If you move the lead lines to where I have black lines (making the 3 pieces in that row more evenly spaced) It will help to give the window more strength. Copper re-strip needs to run from edge to edge of any panel it's used in. (I just tried to view the picture and it doesn't show). If it isn't there when you get this answer, please let me know and I'll try another approach).
As for which direction you install the window, that's totally up to you. Typically, the front side faces in towards the room, but if you have textured glass you might want to turn it around so the texture faces inward. Again, it's your choice.
