Why is conservation glass so important? Isn’t regular glass just as good?
Any light source, no matter how indirect or dim, will fade a piece over time. Colors will no longer seem as bright or as vibrant. Some glazing products protect art pieces, photos and documents from the harmful effects of exposure to light. Even Premium Clear glass cannot do this. Glazing such as Conservation glass or Museum glass goes a bit farther than Premium Clear glass, adding important UV protection to help preserve the piece from fading as quickly as it otherwise might. “Why mats, and why are mats so expensive?” Mats help to enhance the visual display of the framed art or document., but mats also help protect the art or documents in several ways. First, mat help separate the piece from physical contact with the glazing and frame. This protects the art or document from “sticking” to the frame or glass over time. Second, mat materials aren’t just paper anymore. With newer advances in the creation of matting products, today’s rag mats capture and dissipate gasses to protect the art
