Can stained glass windows be re-puttied or re-sealed on site?
A- No. As stained glass windows age, the putty dries and falls out. This makes the windows susceptible to leaking water and air. Other stained glass studios will re-putty or re-seal the windows on site. It has been our experience that this service does not solve the problems of leaking windows. It actually leaves a bigger mess on the surface of the windows. This window had that service done to it. Notice all the light grey piles of putty left around each piece. Below: The window on the left has been re-sealed on site. The window on the right has been removed from the church and restored at another stained glass studio. Notice the piles of grey putty that remains on the left window. Notice there are no putty piles on the right window. Some things just cannot be done WELL on site.
