Residential Stained Glass
Be Safe. Have Fun. Do Excellent Work.
Need to urgently repair damaged stained glass? Or, restore an antique window? We’ve got you covered.
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Safe
There’s a reason safety comes first in our motto. We’re nationally recognized as industry leaders in health and safety — state certified to work with lead, asbestos, and other dangerous materials.
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Qualified
The Nzilani team includes trained conservators, master glass painters, glaziers and carpenters—all experts in our fields and ready to create custom solutions for your project.
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Direct
Our professional project management is transparent, ensuring your project stays on target. Before we start any work, we detail our approach (from start to finish) so you know exactly what to expect.
Did you know?
Stained glass windows are made of individual pieces of glass held by lead strips that look like tiny I-beams in cross section.
Lead is an amazingly malleable material, so it can easily be shaped around glass pieces. But over decades, it may continue to bend, causing an entire window to bow. The lead can also oxidize or become brittle, creating structural and health hazards. Other components also can fail over time. Old putty can disintegrate, resulting in air and water leaks. Cracked or broken glass elements can further compromise the structural integrity of a piece. A myriad of factors (including: UV exposure, strong winds, moisture, vandalism, wear-and-tear) can further hasten these processes. That is why all stained glass windows require periodic maintenance.
As certified lead and asbestos workers, we expertly preserve your windows and protect you from exposure to hazardous materials.
Urgent repairs
Ignoring signs of damage, or relying on unprofessional “fixes,” can result in structural degradation, potential health risks, and loss of your window's historical value. This is even more important to consider when the unexpected happens and there is a sense of urgency to do something right away.
We will quickly schedule a temporary repair to avoid any further damage to your window or home; giving us the time to properly preserve your window.
Preservation
Maintenance of your windows can sound like a daunting task—but it doesn’t need to be!
As qualified preservation professionals with over 50 years of combined experience, we know how to safely restore structural integrity, replenish aesthetic appeal, and preserve a window’s value. The entire process will be clearly laid out, so you know what to expect, and when. As always, we treat your windows with the utmost care while considering everyone’s health and safety.
Feeling a sense of urgency but not sure where to begin?
Maybe you have 5-10 years before things get critical, or you might only have until the first rainy day of the season.
We can examine the condition of your windows and prepare a detailed survey indicating treatment priorities and explanations for our recommendations.
This will give you the ability to plan ahead wisely, with the peace of mind that it isn’t too late to save them.
Ready to get started?
We’ll prepare your proposal and walk you through every step of the process.