Posted by Rene' on September 04, 2002 at 10:07:55:
In Reply to: Re: larger window installations posted by Vic on September 03, 2002 at 18:22:39:
: : I'm in the planning stages of a fairly large window installation (25" x 67"). I have about 1 year experience with glass, but I've never done a window this big. The piece will be framed by a 3" wood boarder. Do I need to use the H channel lead to give the window the correct support, or can I still solder? Would it be a good idea to use 1/4" foil (at the risk of looking ameturish)? I think the design is going to be pretty detailed and curvy, so there will be a lot of solder and puzzle-piece integrity to hold things together. I just don't want the window to slump in 5 or 10 years. Any tips or suggestions?
: You can use ether lead or foil. You can use 1/16"-1/4" foil, whatever looks right. You can mix foil sizes as well. Strenght comes from good design and rebar.
okay, thanks vic. that makes sense. rebar--is that when you embed wire in the solder between the panes? i'm not sure what kind of wire to use. does it have to have a spiral texture running around it...like rebar used in reinforcing concrete?