The warp-resistant framing realises long-term stability for the glass-painting fields

The warp-resistant framing ensures the stability of the leaded glass and de-couples these to the greatest possible extent from damaging influences to which the building is subjected – for instance, due to rust pressure in metal elements or settling in the masonry. Particularly for the simultaneous installation of exterior protective glazings.

In later work on the room shell, the warp-resistant framing enables the simple and efficient removal of the valuable glass paintings. Wall conservators or church painters can more effectively re-work the room shell, and the glass paintings can be maintained in the meantime.

Narrow rolled-lead strips attached to the sides enable the perfect coverage of light panes on the sides. In their installed condition, lead coverings soldered at the rear are pressed flatly onto the stone walls framing the window, close to the brass frame.

 


Numerous steps are required for a well-conducted warp-resistant framing
(also detailed):

 

Preliminary bending of brass U-profiles
Preliminary bending of brass U-profiles
Constant verification of correct bending
Constant verification of correct bending
Adjustment of the second brass U-profile
Adjustment of the second brass U-profile
Cutting out of the base if the brass U-profile to avoid gaps
Cutting out of the base if the brass U-profile to avoid gaps
Removal of the base
Removal of the base
Verification of proper fit
Verification of proper fit
Comparison to the next counterpart
Comparison to the next counterpart
Precise marking
Precise marking
Cutting to shape for proper fit
Cutting to shape for proper fit
Joining
Joining
The brass frame is now circumferential and can be soldered
The brass frame is now circumferential and can be soldered
The soldered brass U-profile on another field shape
The soldered brass U-profile on another field shape
Even ion the smallest detail, a brass U-profile and no fillers or gaps
Even ion the smallest detail, a brass U-profile and no fillers or gaps
Fitting of the rolled-lead cover
Fitting of the rolled-lead cover
Soldering on (rolled-lead cover)
Soldering on (rolled-lead cover)
Detail of the finished rolled-lead cover"
Detail of the finished rolled-lead cover"