MUSEUM LEVEL Objective: To offer the ultimate level of protection from the environment and framing materials for up to 35 years in normal conditions. Frames should be professionally examined every 5 years. Suitable for: Museum-quality works to be reserved for the future, including high value items and art of potential or historical value. Processes must therefore be fully reversible unless the customer specifically requests otherwise, in which case the customer must sign an agreement. CONSERVATION LEVEL Objective: To visually enhance artwork and offer a high level of protection from physical and mechanical damage, airborne pollutants and acids generated by framing materials, for approximately 20 years under normal conditions. Frames should be examined every 5 years. Suitable for: Collectable artwork that is to be kept for future generations, ego original paintings and limited editions of moderate to high value. Processes must be fully reversible unless the customer specifically requests otherwise, in which case the customer must sign an agreement. COMMENDED LEVEL Obiective: To visually enhance artwork and offer a moderate level of protection from airborne pollutants and acid damage for around 5 years in normal conditions. Suitable for: Replaceable artwork of limited commercial and/or sentimental value, and where visual appearance is important. Processes must be fully reversible unless the customer specifically requests otherwise, in which case the customer must be infonned in writing. BUDGET LEVEL Objective: To provide a visually acceptable frame at a budget price. No pretence is made to protect the artwork or its long-term appearance. Suitable for: Replaceable artwork of no commercial or sentimental value. MINIMUM LEVEL Objective: To provide a basic frame at minimum cost. Price overrides visual appearance and quality. Suitable for: Temporary display. An inexpensive 'cash and carry' product into which customers can insert their own artwork. Note: It should be noted that many frames available on the market fall well short of the Guild's minimum standard.