Our building and installation process combines tradition with modern building standards.

Not everything is built the way it used to be, and in some cases, that’s a good thing. We still build traditional style stained glass windows and door panels. However, by using advanced technology, we are much more efficient than the craftsmen of days gone by. And our finished products, while equally beautiful as those from days gone by, are perfect for today’s modern construction.

Let’s talk about some of what has remained the same with our stained glass pieces, and what has changed. Our custom stained glass pieces are still assembled by hand. Each piece of glass as well as the lead strips that hold the pieces together are cut and assembled by hand, the same way stained glass artisans have been doing it for centuries.

But, we have a nod to modern construction in the new way we create a perfect, exact pattern for our artisans to follow. This pattern is finalized using CAD software, for the utmost precision.

And we also use special new leads, soldering at precise temperatures for a more stable product, and a special polishing technique to make the finished product glow with radiance. At Dallas Stained Glass, we believe we have the perfect combination of the old and the new.

Modern construction has brought with it all kinds of building codes. When we install a stained glass window, we do it in such a way that it conforms with building codes, and it is the most appropriate of our three different installation methods for the particular situation.

For instance, if you are having stained glass windows installed in your entryway, in your front door panel, in your sidelights, and in the half-moon shaped transom window above your front door (one of our most popular commissions, by the way) we will use our main installation method. The new stained glass panel is bonded to the existing pane of glass. This allows the original glass to protect the new stained glass from the elements. A bead of caulking is added to tie in the color of the window frame and to keep any dirt or dust from creeping in between the two panes of glass.

Another nod to modern construction comes with our special installation technique for bathroom stained glass. Have you ever wondered if it was safe to add stained glass to your bathroom windows or shower doors, because of the high moisture in a bathroom? We handily solve that problem by encasing the stained glass panel in between the existing glass, and another clear pane of glass to protect it from moisture on both sides. This ensures that your stained glass panels will look gorgeous for generations to come, and cleaning is as easy as wiping down the ordinary glass the same way you otherwise would.

As you can see, modern stained glass construction and installation have kept pace with modern construction and modern homes. Why not contact us today to set up a free consultation with one of our designers, and add some stained glass to your modern home?

Martin Faith

Martin Faith is a master craftsman, builder, and designer of stained glass windows. Martin learned the art of glassmaking while living in Scotland, where he was born and raised. He has been studying stained glass as an art form for over 30 years. When he moved to the U.S., Martin opened his own shop and started selling antique and custom stained glass windows. Martin's areas of expertise range from historic and religious stained glass to popular styles such as art nouveau, Mackintosh, floral, beveled, Greene & Green, and prairie. Over the years, his company has produced and sold over 50,000 stained glass windows to customers located in Dallas and throughout the country.