For instance, in the 1920’s it was very popular to install
stained glass windows in houses. A
homeowner might spend a fortune on a custom window, and then leave it exposed
to the elements on the outside surface.
These windows were very poor insulators and often developed cracks due
to expansion and contraction of the lead used to construct the design. After some years that expensive window became
a big problem!
The trend is back, but with an updated twist. A stained
glass window should be installed from inside the house with a small space
between it and a fixed glass, exterior window.
Of course, it’s best if the stained glass window is designed after the
fixed window is installed. But some
people don’t want to wait! So, it
important to tell your building designer or architect of your intentions. We can then be sure to call for a fixed glass
window in a certain size. It would be a
shame to have the divider bar of an operable window cast a shadow behind the
stained glass. It would also detract from the exterior view of the house.
When you are planning a home or remodel project it is important to tell your
building designer about all the special features you want. Your building designer can guide you to many
ways of planning which will pay off in the future!
