Stained Glass Restoration & Protection

It is critical to periodically examine the condition of your stained glass. If you are unsure how to inspect your windows, or notice obvious problems such as bulges, mismatched glass, leaks, cloudy protective covering, or broken glass, contact the American Consultation on Stained Glass.

We travel throughout the U.S., inspecting windows and providing evaluations. Once your congregation’s stained glass needs are identified in a photographic ACSG evaluation, we will - at your request - contact at least two highly qualified and reputable stained glass companies to bid on ACSG specifications. This assures the church or synagogue of having its appropriate and specific leaded stained glass restoration, protection, and insulation needs met by only the country’s best artisans. Even if your church or temple is years away from having stained glass work done, an ACSG pictorial proposal will be useful in your long-term planning.

First United Methodist Church of Houston, TX

The polycarbonate protective covering at FUMC Houston had become brittle, clouded, and unattractive. The beautiful stained glass windows are now properly protected in a way that looks great from inside and outside.

Cathedral of the Plains, Victoria, KS

The polycarbonate protective covering over the Munich stained glass at the landmark Cathedral of the Plains had become cloudy and brittle. New 1/4” tempered glass was installed using a vented, anodized aluminum perimeter framing system.

First Baptist Church of Nashville, TN

After uncovering five stained glass windows in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Nashville, the windows were in need of professional cleaning and protective covering. The stained glass had rust problems on the interior, but after the professional cleaning they shine brightly and are rust-free.

St. Luke’s United methodist Church, Oklahoma City

The unique Frei windows at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City were covered by aged polycarbonate that had yellowed and become brittle. Fundraising allowed the church to replace the protective covering in phases.

Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Oklahoma City

In May 2010, the unprotected stained glass at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church suffered massive damage during a hail storm. The master craftsmen were able to match almost exactly the scattered stained glass and then added tempered safety glass to the repaired windows to protect the windows many years into the future.