Borderdale Glass
Borderdale specialises in the conservation of stained glass for churches, cathedrals and historic buildings.
The partnership established in 1996 combines over forty years of collective experience in the conservation of stained glass from the medieval period through to the 19th/20th century.
Borderdale Stained Glass is dedicated to the conservation, repair and protection of windows from both environmental deterioration and damage due to vandalism.
The workshop has carried out a wide variety of work both secular and ecclesiastical and has gained accreditation from ICON ( The Institute of Conservation), The National Council for Conservation-Restoration and the BSMGP (The British Society of Master Glass Painters).
We are is fully equipped to undertake a full range of new and conservation projects, providing both recording and documentation in line with CCC (Council for the Care of Churches) and CVMA (Corpus Vitraeum Medi Aevi) guidelines.
Site visits together with conservation reports are undertaken throughout the county.
Our clients include architects, churches, DAC’s, insurers, contractors and stained glass studios.
Our work
Conservation
Borderdale are specialists in conservation and restoration. Our aim is to conserve, restore and protect historic stained glass.
Designs
We design and make new stained glass. We undertake commissions for churches, public buildings and private residences. We also produce smaller pieces for exhibition.
Fanlights
Constructed using traditional techniques and materials. We have an externsive archive of original lead moulds and retain the exclusive use of original shaped lead calms.