What are the benefits of encapsulating
​your stained glass with us?

Keeps Stained Glass CLEAN

Provides a clean and protective environment.

Increases the
​VALUE & DESIRABILITY of your home

Estate agents and Surveyors love homes with triple glazed stained glass character windows and period features as they are worth more and they are easier to sell.

Improves heat & sound
INSULATION

Increases insulation and
 conforms to UK building regulation Part L. 
No more
​CONDENSATION
Double and Triple glazing stained glass will virtually eliminate condensation that can ruin curtains and wallpaper.
Absolutely NO
pressure SALES
 We will give you our best price for your job and leave it to you to decide. ​

Increases
​SECURITY & SAFETY

By encasing the stained glass between two layers of toughened safety glass we create a formidable barrier.
EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE
We have many years of experience double and triple glazing stained glass into hardwood or uPVC window frames and doors. Our business is built on recommendations and repeat business.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is stained glass encapsulation?

​Stained glass encapsulation is the sealing of a stained glass panel inside a double glazed unit to form three layers of glass. Some people refer to this process as Triple Glazing of stained glass and other refer to this as Double Glazing. However, both descriptions are referring to the same process.
Stained glass encapsulation, double glazing, triple glazing diagram
Encapsulated stained glass in a Timber frame.

​Can Stained Glass be used as the outside pane of a Double Glazed Unit?

Stained glass cannot be used as the outside pane of a double glazed unit because it is not air tight and as a result condensation will form in the space between the stained glass and the clear glass layer.​
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How is stained glass encapsulation done?
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The stained glass is first carefully removed from the old window frame and the frame is temporary glazed or boarded. We would then bring the stained glass to our studio for restoration. Any broken pieces can be matched and replaced, the whole window can be deep cleaned and a new border lead soldered on. Finally the stained glass can be blown free of dust using compressed air before being encapsulated between two panes of clear toughened glass to form an insulated unit. The glass we use is 'Low-E' which gives a significantly more insulated unit than ordinary double glazing. The units also have warm edge spacer bars and are argon gas filled. This will give a window energy rating (WER) of A to C when combined with a new window frame.
​New stained glass panels can also be encapsulated, if you'd like to learn more about this please click here or get in touch through our contact page. ​

Check out our YouTube video below, which shows the process of Stained Glass Restoration and Encapsulation.

Testimonials from our satisfied customers:

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The following has been taken from In-Toto Ribble Valley Kitchen and Design Studio's Facebook page:
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"Promotion alert: this week we've had the great pleasure of having some stained glass repaired and encapsulated in double glazing. For anyone out there with a ...house project this is a great company to talk to..... highly recommend the The Stained Leaded Glass Company Ltd who've done a sterling job... thank you!"
- Jane
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"Absolutely fantastic job. I hunted for ages to find someone to do this and once I found this company the whole process has been seamless and super professional. I didn't want to lose our stained glass but just needed the windows to be a bit warmer :-) The stained glass, now encapsulated in double glazing, looks absolutely fantastic. The double glazing units got fitted today and I cannot fault the whole process. Highly recommended."
- ​Rhian
​"Really happy with what Stained Leaded Glass produced for us and would recommend to anyone. Great service, great price and extremely professional... cheers guys"
- Pat

​"Thank you for remaking the leaded lights to our front door and surrounding screen and encapsulating these into insulated glass units. Alan Kay (Manchester Doors) has installed these into the replacement door and frame today and they look great. Thank you again for your hard work"
​- John
To see more testimonials check out our reviews on, Google, Yell & Facebook.

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News:

An ecological grand design: Eco house in Chorlton
Manchester Evening News April 2011 
A turn of the century Arts and Crafts house in south Manchester has been transformed into a showcase for sustainable living. The improvements made to the property (including triple glazing the stained glass done by us) has reduced the carbon footprint by 60 per cent and becoming one of the Sustainable Energy Academy’s Superhomes. Click here to read more.

Link to Superhomes web site
Link To Kit Knowles Cholton Eco Showhome
 

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