| STAINED
GLASS |
FACETED
GLASS |
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glass
averages 1/8" thick |
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glass
averages 1" thick |
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glass
held together with H-shaped lead strips (came) |
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glass
is cast in a 3/4" bed of epoxy |
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glass
typically separated by 1/4" wide leads |
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separation
between pieces range from 3/4" to several inches |
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over
3,000 colors and textures of glass available |
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perhaps
300 colors available |
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can
render very intricate and detailed designs |
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used
for much bolder/graphic designs |
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best
for representational figurative work |
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best
used for abstract/architectural designs |
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can
be painted to achieve added detail |
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usually
not painted |
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typical
characteristic is the subtle pattern formed by the leadlines |
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typical
characteristic is the bold graphic separation of the epoxy
(the negative area) |
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more
costly of the two media |
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same
to 1/4 the cost of stained glass |
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fairly
fragile, subject to breakage |
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very
durable |
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usually
less expensive to make a repair |
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typically
a whole panel needs to be replaced in repair |
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can
be visually either light or heavy |
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visually
heavy because of the negative area |
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requires
a double glazed framing system |
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requires
a heavy duty, single glazed frame |
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typically
installed late in construction schedule |
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installed
relatively earlier |
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protective
exterior glazing is recommended |
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not
recommended |
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can
be used for most any design style |
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best
suited for abstract or symbolic work |
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can
be adapted to most any architectural style |
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does
not work well in some architectural settings |
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can
be used with either low or high light levels |
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best
used in high light level situations |
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techniques
used have been proven for over 1,000 years |
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relatively
new technology |
SIMILARITIES
-
both can be used to control glare problems
- both can be a beautiful addition to most any space
- both can be backlighted for nighttime exterior viewing
(this is different from a light box situation)
-
the primary viewing of both of these types of windows is from
the inside during the daytime
