The before and after photos at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, NE show how old window coverings can yellow over time, obscuring the brilliance of the stained glass. We installed our 1400 Series frames on 80 windows, transforming the quality of the exterior and interior experience of these beautiful windows. In addition, we built a new leaded stained glass rose window and frame to complement style of existing windows.
Historic Stained Glass Shines for Decades to Come
Bovard Studio restored the richly patterned stained glass windows at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston, SC. Our 3750 frame with custom cladding was custom made for their prominent window at the front of the cathedral. These historic windows display a range of American manufactured stained glass from 1912-1941. 30 gothic windows were restored, including several full re-leaded windows. Our 1430S Series protective coverings with patented Precision Flow® ventilation system will keep them shining for generations to come. More about the symbolism and narratives of these beautiful windows can be found at gracechurchcharleston.org/stained-glass.
Stained Glass Protection at Abilene, TX Episcopal Church
Bovard studio breathed new life into the amazing stained glass windows of The Episcopal Church of Heavenly Rest in Abilene, TX last August. 68 gothic windows were restored. With the majority of Bovard projects, we designed, fabricated, and installed our patented Precision Flow® ventilation system and protective covering for all windows.
Painting Custom Windows for Danville, CA
Our artists are hard at work painting pieces for a new stained glass window featuring the Catholic Church’s recently canonized couple, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin. Every glass detail is under careful scrutiny as is needed before their permanent place in a leaded matrix. The window will be one of a set of two for long-time client, St. Isidore’s Church in Danville, CA
Repairing Stained Glass Professionally
Our artists are skilled in replicating detailed painted stained glass: an essential part of restoring traditional stained glass windows. Look at this repaired stained glass face we completed for St. Mary in Centerville, IA. The highest compliment we can receive is that a window appears just the same as before damage once the installation is complete.
Stained Glass Galore At St. Mary's, Fairfield, IA
Bovard Studio designed new stained-glass windows extensively for our local St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield, IA. Several full-figured windows were designed for the church and several other windows were restore. As with all our new window frames, with our Patented Precision Flow® venting system frames for the protection and conservation of stained glass windows.
Restoring, Protecting, Illuminating: Window Preservation for St. Andrews
The grand rose window of St. Andrews in Roanoke, VA was obscured by rectangular mullions that interfered with the circular design of the window. Bovard studio replaced the frame and yellowing covering with a new protective covering that allows for the underlying window to shine through. With history dating back to 1902, our Studio’s careful attention to detail allows for this structure to be seen as it was originally intended. We completed general restoration work and protective covering with our US patented aluminum vented frames, designed for the preservation of stained glass windows, for all 61 stained glass windows.
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church: Jacksonville, FL
Bovard Studio Restored full-figured Munich style windows for the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church in Jacksonville, FL. We used our 1430 Series Precision Flow® frames for the preservation of these historical windows. The current building was dedicated in 1910 and was the tallest building in Jacksonville at the time.
