Condition Report & Restoration Recommendations

A condition analysis of stained glass windows consists of an on-site investigation that determines the

  • Condition of the glass
  • Condition of the glass paint
  • Condition of the lead came and structural support systems, as much as can be determined from a non-destructive investigation
  • Condition of the protective glazing or covering, if present, and
  • Effect of other conditions of the building on the stained glass windows, as much as can be determined from a non-destructive investigation

A sample condition analysis of one of the 33 stained glass windows in Trinity Church, Boston, gives a sense of the necessary thoroughness of such a report.