At our workshop, we love combining the timeless beauty of traditional stained glass with the benefits of modern technology. Recently, we had the privilege of doing just that in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, where we transformed a stunning bay window and the front and back doors of a charming period home. Our project involved carefully restoring, cleaning, and encapsulating the original stained glass panels into triple-glazed units. This technique is one of our specialities and offers the best of both worlds: retaining the unique character of stained glass while significantly improving insulation.

What Makes This Process Unique?
For this home, the encapsulated units were retrofitted into timber frames. To secure them in place, we used Tricoya face beading—a sustainable reprocessed timber material with a 50-year anti-rot guarantee. This approach ensures durability and environmental responsibility without compromising the aesthetic.

A Seamless Transformation.
If you look at the before-and-after photos from this project, you might not notice a dramatic change—and that’s precisely the point! Our goal is to seamlessly reinstate the original design while discreetly upgrading the functionality. The result? A home that retains its period charm while benefiting from improved energy efficiency.

A Nod to Passivhaus Design
This beautiful home now embodies the principles of Passivhaus design. By preserving the original stained glass and enhancing the windows' thermal performance, we’ve created a comfortable living environment that reduces energy consumption—ideal for those seeking modern sustainability with a classic touch.

If you're considering an upgrade to your own stained glass windows or doors, why not have the best of both worlds? Reach out to us to learn how we can help you transform your home while preserving its unique character.

Our customer was over the moon with the finished results, here's what they had to say:
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"We are over the moon with the end result of our encapsulated stained glass windows. The service provided by Andrew and Benji was brilliant - they are very knowledgeable and clearly enjoy their work which is seen in the end result.

Our bay window comprised of stained glass in a curved detail and a large single pane - Andrew and Benji have installed new triple glazed units throughout and they look great. None of the period character has gone but we are already feeling the benefit of the glazing. Thank you for such a good experience."

This year marks a milestone at Christ's Church Harwood as we celebrate a decade since the installation of three stained glass panels. Today we have been back to visit the church to perform some maintenance on the windows; quite literally blowing away the cobwebs. We removed the polycarbonate protection, thoroughly cleaned both the covering and the stained glass before reinstalling the protective sheets. As you can see from the images the windows look as good as new!

The stained glass was originally created in honour of the 175th anniversary of the church, by our most experienced craftsperson; Benj, who you can see cleaning the windows today in our pictures.

The brightly coloured window in the Lomax Chapel, designed by Andrew, features an abstract design with orange flames and depicts the outpouring of the spirit, to symbolise the Bible verse ‘I will pour out my spirit on all people.’

The church is planning a special service to commemorate this ten-year milestone, and our stained glass is ready to shine as brilliantly as ever!

To read more about the original commission, visit the dedicated page on our website here.

Diverse Roles, Shared Dedication: Our female team members bring a wealth of talent and creativity to our projects. They excel in estimation and consultation, offering valuable insights. Their artistic flair shines through in new design creation, producing stunning and unique glass pieces.

Crafting Beauty: Stained and Etched Glass: With meticulous precision, our female artisans transform glass into awe-inspiring works of art. They select, cut, solder, and assemble intricate designs, infusing each piece with timeless beauty.

Preserving History: Restoration and Painting: Our skilled women experts restore and paint stained glass, preserving its historical significance. Their attention to detail breathes new life into ancient windows, while their glass painting expertise adds vibrant colours and intricate details.

Behind the Scenes: Administration and Management: Our female team members excel in administrative and managerial roles. They ensure smooth operations, manage health and safety, and oversee payroll, contributing to our company's success.

We are immensely proud of the exceptional women who shape our company's success. Their passion, creativity, and dedication are invaluable. On International Women's Day, we honour their achievements and positive impact.

Take a moment to be inspired by the photos showcasing their expertise and talent!

We have been featured in The Bolton News today, with a story about the magical stained glass windows we made during Lockdown last year. Take a read of the article below to learn more:

"Bolton firm commissioned by New York Harry Potter store | The Bolton News

A FAMILY firm in Astley Bridge has created some magical stained-glass windows for the new flag ship Harry Potter store in New York.
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The Stained Leaded Glass Company, founded by Andrew Seddon who runs it with his wife Corina, was commissioned to create the window panels for the shop which opened last week.
Featuring the word 'butterbeer'- a popular wizards' drink featured in the books and films, the window panes were inspired by traditional stained glass designs.