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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.

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Jan 18, 2010

condensation!!!! NEW
by: Dona

If you install your stained glass panal over an existing fixed panel how do you keep condensation from forming inbetween the panals? I have been trying to figure this out for TWO YEARS!!
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You leave a very small gap at the top and bottom of the stained glass panel when you install it. That give a place for air to circulate behind the panel, thus keeping things dry.

You can put two pieces of wood, plastic, anything that won't deteriorate under the bottom edge of the panel (on either end) to lift it up, and leave a gap at the top.

Of course this has to be taken into consideration when you're constructing the panel to make it a bit shorter. 1/4" will do, so you have 1/8th inch on top and bottom.

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