Elizabeth,

Your message was forwarded to me, and I had a few suggestions. Do concerns
for protecting the glass stem from ground-vibration, air-blast pressure
change, or some kind of fragmentation damage? Each will require a different
approach to stabilization. Have you contacted the construction company to
ascertain the type of work being done and explosives being used? If
protection is for "nuisance" damage from careless workers, or the occasional
pebble heading the way of the glass, then temporary frames could be made
that have a fine stainless steel screen mounted on them. The construction
company This would allow the windows to "breathe" during the work while
still being protected and seen from outside and in. You might try contacting
the Stain Glass Association of America. Up in your area, you might also try
contacting John Canning Studios at www.canning-studios.com  Although
decorative painting is what they are known for, they may point you in the
right direction, since they have worked on numerous public and religious
projects.

Let me know if I can be of further help.

Simon Herbert
Historic Preservation Specialist,
Statistical Research, Inc.
Tucson, AZ  520 721 4309


----- Original Message -----
From: "Elizabeth Hoag" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 12:47 PM
Subject: Window conservation question


> The company I work for is doing a Phase 1A investigation for the
> consrtuction of a condo building in a fairly urban area. Although I have
> not seen it yet, I understand that there ischurch across the street (age
> unknown at the moment) that has old stained glass windows. I am looking
> into conservation techniques that could be employed to stabilize the
> windows during construction across the street. There will be some blasting
> since the project area sits on bedrock.
>   DO any of you have any references, particuralry about similar
> situations where historic glass has been protected during nearby
> construction? Any references or resources you have would be most
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Elizabeth Hoag
>
>