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Services
New Work:
We work closely with clients to develop new designs for stained, leaded, beveled and etched glass, Dalles de Verre windows and glass mosaic panels. Our reproduction and period recreation windows evoke eras from Medieval to Victorian. For both new and repair work, our designs are based upon precise measurements, an in-depth knowledge of architectural styles, and a studied understanding of the capabilities of the medium. Our approach is that of an art studio rather than a production studio. Please click on our Porfolio link to see examples or our original designs.
| Bungalow Style |
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1 of 6 dining room windows,
19"x28" each |
Skylight, 6'5" x 11" |
Entry, 10'4" x 8'4" |
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Powder room window,
21"x27" |
Stairwell window, 7'x7' |
1 of 4 bedroom windows,
26"x22" each |
| Victorian Style |
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| 4' octagonal window |
20" x 68" stairwell window |
6' x 10' skylight |
| Art Nouveau Style |
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Valley Manor Senior Living Chapel, 4' diameter |
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Restoration and repair:
We follow the recommendations of the Preservation League of New York State, the New York Landmarks Conservancy, the Association for Preservation Technology and the Landmark Society of Western New York in the careful repair and restoration of stained glass windows. The Landmark Society awarded our studio a Special Achievement Award in 1998, and a Craftsperson of the Year Award in 2006. We are members of the above organizations, as well as the Glass Art Society, and the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture, an American Institute of Architects affiliate.
Restoration project study:
First Presbyterian Church, Pittsford, NY: Seven windows were destroyed by a fire in the church. There were no photographs of five of them, but since all of the windows were originally made by Pike Stained Glass, we were able to recreate the windows, using the pieces of glass and lead that were saved, and our original drawings.
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The Collapsed Roof: First Presbyterian Church,
Pittsford, NY |
Damaged Window: First Presbyterian Church,
Pittsford, NY |
Restored Window: First Presbyterian Church,
Pittsford, NY |
A selected list of repair and restoration work we have completed in Upstate New York:
- First Presbyterian Church, Batavia
- First United Methodist Church, Penn Yan
- Grace Episcopal Church, Lyons
- The Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester
- St. Felix’ Church, Clifton Springs
- St. John’s Church, Clifton Springs
- St. John’s Church, Youngstown
- St. Mary’s Church, Dansville
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Geneva
- Zion Episcopal Church, Morris
Consultation Services: We offer reports on the condition of your windows, which include:
A site survey: Up close observations that allow us to see, list, and make recommendations for, problems that may have arisen from the condition of the surrounding building materials as well as the windows themselves.
We then provide floor plans (and elevations, if necessary, to show window sections), and photographs of the windows. The windows are numbered on the plans, and those numbers correspond to a spreadsheet which lists specific problems of each window, with repair suggestions. We list all previous repair work, all glass breakage, the condition of the support system, the lead matrix, and the protective glazing, if any. In addition, we provide a priority list, so that you can see the most important problems and the best schedule to repair them. If the repairs are not completed right away, this document can be used to monitor the window conditions over time and plan for future repair work.
Lastly, we include estimates for the cost to complete the repair work. Our report will make you an educated consumer so that you can discern the quality of the work yourself. We are also available for quality assurance inspections and follow-up consultation on an hourly basis to ensure that the highest standards are met. We use the materials and procedures recommended by the organizations listed above as well as The New York State Office of Historic Preservation. This information is combined with over 40 years of Valerie’s field experience.
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