Expert guidance on stained glass appraisal, restoration, insurance, and preservation — written by Karl Erickson with over 30 years of independent consulting experience.
When a restoration studio inspects your windows and then bids on the work, they have a financial incentive to recommend more repairs than are necessary. An independent consultant's only obligation is to you. Here's why that difference is worth thousands of dollars.
Insurance policies are written to cover structures — not irreplaceable art. Without a current, independent appraisal, your stained glass may be covered for a fraction of its actual replacement cost. Find out how to close the gap before a loss occurs.
Most building owners begin the restoration process by calling a studio for an estimate. That is the costliest mistake you can make. Learn the proper sequence — from independent assessment through competitive bidding and final acceptance — that protects your investment.
A protective glazing system can extend the life of your stained glass by 50 years or more — but only if it's correctly specified and installed. Improperly designed systems trap heat and moisture, accelerating the very deterioration they were meant to prevent.
