Three
metals commonly used to support Stained Glass Windows are steel,
bronze, and aluminum.Each
is best suited for a particular application, depending on a wide
variety of conditions.
Steel is
often used to divide large windows into smaller sections so leaded
panels can be
adequately
supported.Steel is best
used when exposure to the exterior is limited.
Bronze is
often used in masonry settings.
A wide
variety of extruded aluminum frames are available for new or
replacement projects.The
simplest are designed to hold a single layer of exterior protective
glazing, others can support
both
leaded glass panels and insulated glass used as protective
glazing.