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“…my sincere thanks to you for the beautiful
restoration project at St. Peter’s Church. The restored church, with the
magnificent windows, was truly a work of art…”
…Most Reverend William J. Levada. Archbishop of San Francisco
THE ARCHDIOCESE of SAN FRANCISCO
As restoration experts with an outstanding track record, Bovard Studio knows
how to avoid the pitfalls of restoration and the risks of losing priceless
original artwork.
Successfully restoring your valuable stained glass windows requires:
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High levels of professional craftsmanship
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Great artistic talent
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Tight project management to ensure completion on time and on budget
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A full service provider
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Dedicated and caring customer liaison
As our customer your restoration aspirations are our goals and your delight is
the measure of our success. At Bovard we all feel strongly that we are in this
business because we love it. We will be delighted to answer your questions and
concerns, call or email us.
Bovard Studio’s renowned full service stained glass restoration offering
includes:
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releading
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frame and sash restoration or replacement
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reconstruction of fire damage
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restoration of stained glass paint
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moving stained glass windows
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wind loading certification
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rebuilding and/or modifying steel infrastructure
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general maintenance and repair
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stabilization of unstable stained glass paint
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replication of lost glass painting
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structural engineering consultation
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During your restoration our experts will perform some or all of the following
activities:
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Verify insurance coverage
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Photograph the windows to be restored
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Prepare and remove windows
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Pack and transport windows
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Photograph and prepare the individual stained glass sections for restoration
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Disassemble window sections and analyze materials
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Test and clean glass sections
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Create and repair missing or damaged pieces
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Reassemble the windows
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Assess and resolve possible structural deficiencies
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Repair and restore window frames while window is “in the shop.”
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Reinstall and repair windows with structural weaknesses
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Create suitable protective covering
Before we begin, we will explain each step in the restoration process so that
you are comfortable with the procedures and quality of the restoration.
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