When our recent spell of wet, windy, stormy weather started just before October we noticed that the big stained glass window had started to leak in places, leaving large puddles on the window sill.
We contacted the local stained glass craftsman who had fixed our other windows and he promised to come out as soon as there was a break in the weather.
Two months later and today we have a dry reasonably bright day, although very cold. Fortunately he had a "window" in his schedule and as I type this he is unloading his magic set, ready to start work.
Hopefully we shall be watertight by this evening. Just in time before the next band of rain arrives.
Beautiful windows. How lucky you are!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cro. I love them, despite the leaks.
DeleteSpeaking from recent experience, leaks are so depressing. I hope your local stained glass craftsman (i.e. "Mr Kelly") sorts out the issues successfully and presents you with a bill for seven shillings and sixpence.
ReplyDeleteI wish!
DeleteThey are wonderful windows. What a pleasure to have them in your house. And what joy to know they no longer leak.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed....
DeleteThey really are a work of art and you are truly lucky to have a craftsman close by…..not a job for the local house window glass man. The rainy days gave you the chance to see which ones needed what done
ReplyDeleteThey are very beautifully crafted and we don't want them to deteriorate. It would be a shame to lose such a work of art, as you say.
DeleteWhat unique windows to have in your home - lucky you, leaks and all (though hopefully cured soon)
ReplyDeleteYes, we shall see...
DeleteMay the light shine on you both. Beautiful windows.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave x
DeleteI am glad you found a craftsman who knows what he is doing to take care of your lovely windows.
ReplyDeleteHe is the only one here on the island so we have been quite fortunate that he can help us.
DeleteSo pleased you are getting it sorted ...... those windows are beautiful. XXXX
ReplyDeleteThanks Jackie xxx
DeleteFingers crossed for you. How many of these beautiful windows do you have?
ReplyDeleteThere are two of the smaller stained glass windows as well as the large one in my photo. The rest of the windows are all clear glass in square leaded panes.
DeleteOoooh. Hope all the cames aren't lose and needing repair! Is the clear leaded windows newer?
DeleteYes, they were installed when the conversion was done around twenty years ago, to replace the vandalised stained glass
DeleteHoping that the windows are now well sealed, and you remain dry from now on. Such beautiful windows, but so fragile.
ReplyDeleteVery fragile, and expensive to restore.
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