Our glass memorial monuments are not only durable but also very modest when it comes to maintenance. Characteristics of glass, such as density and non-porousness, prevent dirt from settling and moss growth. Therefore, taking care of a glass headstone is easier and less time consuming than taking care of its stone and granite counterparts.
Consequently, the biggest cleaning issue usually is dirt getting onto the bottom part of the headstone during the rainy season. You can prevent the glass monument from getting stained by wet sand by having a higher granite base, thus raising the glass memorial monument further up from the ground. Our minimum suggested height for a granite base is 10 cm | 3,94”. Nevertheless, if you have a lower base and a sandy area, you will easily get the dirt off with the dry cleaning method detailed below. And if you feel like having some extra shine, you may use wet treatment also described below.
During your regular maintenance, clean your glass headstone when dry, using a very soft brush. We suggest using any car surface cleaning brush to avoid coarse abrasion and scratches.
Use wet treatment twice a year, because doing so without a good reason, increases the possibility of rubbing dirt into the microscopic space between the layers of glass. For wet cleaning use a soft, moist, but not dripping wet, cloth or sponge. You may use any alcohol-based glass or limestone sediment spray cleaner. Avoid ammoniac-based and other liquid solutions that you are unsure of.
Please, do not try cleaning the memorial in other ways than suggested above. In case of any questions regarding maintenance and cleaning of Glasstone glass headstones, please contact us and we shall gladly assist you!
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Shipping and delivery
As soon as the glass memorial is ready, we share photos/videos with you for evaluation, prepare it for shipment and make installation instructions. We survey logistics companies to find and offer you the best delivery option. We can do the survey as soon as we know the delivery address and the exact configuration of the shipment - size and weight. We have established successful cooperation with transportation companies in various countries, but we are also open to collaboration with other logisticians, which you propose and choose! |
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Production duration
The production of glass monuments lasts from 30 workdays. It mainly depends on the complexity of the design and the ongoing workload during the particular period. The work volume is usually highest during spring, whereby the production time is the most extended, starting from ~45 workdays. Therefore, we advise ordering a glass monument timely. For example, if you wish to install the memorial in spring/summer, then - autumn/winter is the best time to make the order. |
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Granite base and other stone elements
You may choose to develop the granite base and stone elements with your local stonemasons or us. Making them locally will save you the shipping costs, and the stonemasons may prepare the ground and install the base as soon as it is ready. On rare occasions, making the stone parts with us will be the only option. This applies to designs where the stone and glass have to be very closely fitted (e.g. inlay of stone in glass monument or glass in boulder). |