Photograph by the York Glaziers Trust, reproduced
courtesy of the Chapter of York
SERVICES
Services designed to help you care for your stained glass and protective glazing
Condition Surveys
Condition surveys are important documents that contribute to the historic record of buildings. Liberty’s detailed surveys capture the existing condition of all parts of a window including the glass, lead, glass paint, wreath proofing, support, framing, etc. Surveys include research-based narrative that illustrate a window’s significance within the built environment. The statement of significance can be used for grant and funding applications. Surveys also include treatment recommendations and budget estimations.
Specifications
Liberty provides technical data to secure secure appropriate and high-quality treatment. This includes construction specifications and drawings. Recommendations adhere to international ethics guidelines.
Photograph by the York Glaziers Trust, reproduced
courtesy of the Chapter of York
Bidding Documents
Liberty offers bid forms, contract documents, contractor recommendations and vetting. We will produce and distribute this information, manage pre-qualification data and coordination pre-bid meetings and interviews.
Project Management
Liberty provides project management services for projects that progress to construction. Project management ensures quality control, adherence to specifications, reviewing and maintain submitted materials from contractors and managing pay requests. We believe in a hands-on approach that an includes visiting contractors and examining work regularly and attending client meetings.
Trinity Church, Wall Street. Windows by Heinigke & Smith c. 1913. Photograph © Whitney Cox
Photograph by the York Glaziers Trust, reproduced
courtesy of the Chapter of York
Monitoring & Maintenance
Often times stained glass windows are stable. In order to ensure their continued stability, Liberty offers monitoring and maintenance programs. These are non-interventive programs that allow you to keep track of your windows over time and identify issues before they become overwhelming and expensive. Elements can include a full set of dated photographs to help monitor change, disaster planning, and advice to caretakers and custodians. Liberty also offers advice for environmental monitoring.
New Work
Liberty stained glass offers consulting services for the selection and construction of new stained glass. We work with clients to understand the intended message and can assist in the decision of style, present and review the work of different artists, and aid in the interview process and selection of the artist. Liberty also provides advice and project management services for construction, setting, installation and lighting.
Photograph courtesy of Femenella & Associates
Window design for Trinity Church, Wall Street
© Tom Denny
Research
Research is needed for a multitude of reasons. It is often required for grant applications. Liberty undertakes research as needed for clients.
Photography
Liberty provides high-quality photography for documentation purposes as well as for a client's personal use including social media purposes.
Woodlawn Cemetery, Tiffany Studios, c. 1899,
Photograph © Lee Sanstead
Photograph by Liberty Stained Glass Conservation, LLC