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The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass

Jeffrey Havelin, P.E.


Course Outline

The purpose of this (Two-Hour) course is to provide Architects or Professional Engineers with a fundamental understanding and technical knowledge associated with the preservation and repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass.

This course provides a short history of stained and leaded glass in America. It also surveys basic preservation and documentation issues facing owners of buildings with leaded glass. It addresses common causes of deterioration and presents repair, restoration, and protection options. While stained glass windows can last for centuries, as the great cathedrals of Europe attest, they can be instantly destroyed by vandals or by careless workmen. Extreme care must therefore be exercised, even in the most minor work. For this reason, virtually all repair or restoration work undertaken on stained and leaded glass must be done by professionals, whether the feature is a magnificent stained glass window or a clear, leaded glass storefront transom.

This course is based entirely on the web version of the National Park Service Preservation Brief 33 which is entitled “The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass” as published by the National Park Service- U.S. Department of the Interior.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objective

This course will specifically review and provide an understanding of the methods, procedures, and benefits of Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings:


Intended Audience

This course would be very informative for Architects or Professional Engineers that are involved with historic buildings and structures.


Benefit to the Attendees

This course addresses common causes of deterioration and presents repair, restoration, and protection options for buildings with leaded glass.


Course Introduction

This Course gives a short history of stained and leaded glass in America. It also surveys basic preservation and documentation issues facing owners of buildings with leaded glass.


Course Content

This course is based entirely on the web version of the National Park Service Preservation Brief 33 which is entitled “The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass” as published by the National Park Service- U.S. Department of the Interior.

The link to the course materials is as follows:

The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass

(http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief33.htm)

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Course Summary

The primary role of the consultant is to ensure the life of the building, a knowledge of historic construction techniques and the special problems found in older buildings is essential. The consultant must assist the owner in planning for logistical problems relating to research and construction. It is the consultant's responsibility to determine the cause of the deterioration. While stained glass windows can last for centuries, as the great cathedrals of Europe attest, they can be instantly destroyed by vandals or by careless workmen.


Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.