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Leadlight Doors and Stained Glass Doors

The eyes are the windows to a person’s soul.

Likewise, a door is the first thing someone will see when they visit your home. So naturally, you want to make it look inviting and attractive.

What better way to do that than to have a stained glass door? Better yet, how about having a leadlight door as your door?

Leadlight doors use a clever technique of connecting decorative glass using mostly lead – although sometimes different door materials are used.

Depending on the pattern you desire, the strips of lead are laid out in that manner and then filled with glass that has been cut to fit the shape and size.

Stained glass doors, on the other hand, don’t contain lead or other material, just the glass itself.

From an energy efficiency point of view, you can also choose to have glass double-glazed.

This double-glazed acts as additional insulation and, in the long run, can help you to cut back on your electricity bills.

Both leadlight and stained glass doors are usually used as the front door to a home or an entrance to a room or opening.

This is because of the mere beauty of these doors. Depending on the exact angle of the light during the day, you can have a radiating glow emanate from the glass.

While both are delicate projects, both also create visually beautiful works of art. Stained glass and leadlight doors are becoming more popular.

Glass, similar to mirrors, creates a classic and timeless effect that will never go out of fashion.

These types of doors can completely change the look of a room.

They can be custom made to your exact requirements. You get to choose what you want the finished product to look like and just how much light you want to have shining through.

The different coloured glass will provide an interesting effect, changing at different times depending on the presence of light.

In houses that have been around for some time, you may even find interior doors with leadlight doors in living rooms.

While having a door fitted with glass inserts or pretty patterns might look attractive, it is essential to keep in mind that glass can easily be broken.

Glass is exceptionally fragile, and for this reason, additional security measures should be put in place if needed.

A good suggestion would be to have an external grille or security gate that can be locked when you are not at home.

This will give you peace of mind as well as keep your home safe.

Most of the time, people will use stained glass or leadlight finished doors to make a particular impact or a bold statement.

Why Glass?

Glass is one of the easiest materials to keep clean. Glass does not swell when it comes into contact with water or moisture, so it is not easily damaged.

Even better, termites and other insects cannot infest the glass.

Glass cannot rust, peel, or corrode.

Different coloured glass and different patterns open up a world of choices to display all the colours you love.

Beautiful to look at
Great insulators
Easy to clean

Are These Doors Soundproof?

Unfortunately, the leadlight in the doors does not act as a sound barrier, quite the opposite.

The lead allows sound through, creating a lesser effect of quiet and allowing noise to travel through the elements.

Are Leadlight Doors and Stained Glass Doors More Prone to Gaps Underneath?

Leadlight doors and stained glass doors may be more prone to gaps underneath due to their intricate designs and varying sizes. To fix this issue, consider adjusting the hinges, sealing the gaps with weather-stripping, or contacting a professional for assistance.

Are These Types Of Doors Expensive?

Because of the detailed and more intricate work required for these doors, you may find they can work out to be a little more costly than a more simple finish.

Or you may be pleasantly surprised too.

A stained glass door will weigh less than a detailed leadlight door, mainly because of the lead in the latter door.

A common misconception is that glass provides less privacy.

It is true that while plain glass is transparent, stained glass or patterned glass has more texture and therefore offers more cover than transparent glass.

If you want even more privacy than the stained glass provides, you can have a small neat curtain made for the space that the glass covers.

To Sum It Up

Stained glass or leadlight doors are the choice for anyone who wants to add extra beauty to their homes.

Lovely to look at, easy to clean and just a little more expensive than more standard type doors, these are another option to consider when planning your next house.

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