If someone has recommended leadlight doors, but you have no idea what they are, this is what you need to know. Leadlight doors are wooden doors with a section (usually the centre or upper half) that is made of tiny colourless or coloured/stained pieces of glass separated from each other by lead cames (strips of lead). You might have seen them in religious buildings or artistic buildings but not known what they are called.

The word leadlight comes from the lead cames that separate the pieces of glass. If the lead cames are absent, then that is not a leadlight door. Another thing to note is that the lead cames are not only made from lead; other metals can be used like zinc, brass or copper. Lead is preferred because it is easier to work with.

Why Is the Benefit of Leadlight Doors?

There are two main benefits of leadlight doors. First, cames make it possible to achieve a wide variety of designs that cannot be achieved using glass panels alone. Secondly, cames reduce maximum damage. For example, if something hard, say a rock, was to be thrown towards pieces of glass separated by cames, only the piece of glass that the rock hits breaks. This means that you only need to replace that piece. However, if one large glass pane/panel is used, the entire glass breaks, meaning you have to replace the whole thing.

Leadlight Door Restoration

Over time, your leadlight door may begin to show signs of wear. A piece of glass might also be broken, meaning you need to have it repaired.

Let a professional handle repair and restoration work because it needs an artistic touch and precision. Without the necessary tools or skills, you might end up making a mess of everything and incurring a higher repair fee.

If you also know that the cames on your leadlight door are made of lead metal, contact a leadlight door restoration or repair contractor. Do not try any DIY repairs. Why? You may already know that consuming or breathing fine particles of lead is poisonous. If you use grinding machines on the lead cames, they might emit lead dust, which you or other people around you might breathe; this can lead to lead poisoning.

A leadlight door restoration specialist knows how to handle the lead safely and creates a protective barrier to avoid exposing other people. With that in mind, always contact a leadlight door professional for leadlight door work.