COVID-19 Update 2021: During this lockdown our trade counter/factory glass & glazing will be open and work on a call/pay and collect service along with our Installations operating as normal Covid-19 secure. We will continue to provide our customers with FREE quotations & advise by calling
Phone-01246 233 100 or Email-sales@grassmoorglass.co.uk
We plan to reopen the showroom from the 12th April 2021
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When most people think of stained glass, they probably conjure images of intricate and colourful windows in churches and cathedrals, but it can be used anywhere you like to add a decorative touch to a building. Stained glass pictures or designs are made using a metal framework (usually lead), to make the outline, which is then filled in using coloured pieces of glass. The practice of using stained glass to create pictures or tell a story has been around for centuries, and many elaborate windows are still standing today. From the Romans to modern stained glass sculptures and windows, see below for our brief guide to the history of stained glass.
Stained glass has been used for thousands of years, beginning with the Ancient Romans and Egyptians, who produced small objects made from coloured glass. Stained glass windows in Britain can be traced back to the 7th century, with some early examples found in churches and monasteries.
Stained glass exploded in popularity during the middle ages, and by the 12th century, the practice had become much more sophisticated. Chartres in France became the leading stained glass manufacturer, and the materials they produced were of extremely high quality. Chartres Cathedral contains one of the oldest examples of a rose stained glass window; a circular type of window featuring intricate coloured glass designs.
Stained glass continued to be very popular throughout Europe, and the style moved away from the Gothic of the middle ages into something more classical. During the Reformation, however, many stained glass windows were smashed and replaced with plain glass. This destruction meant that many traditional stained glass methods were forgotten, and were not rediscovered until the 19th century.
The 19th century saw a renewed interest in medieval churches, and more churches were built in the Gothic style; including elaborate stained glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible and other religious images. Buildings across Europe were also restored, and a trend emerged for stained glass designs copied directly from famous oil paintings.
The 20th century saw the development of new stained glass techniques, including Gemmail, a method developed by French artist Jean Crotti which overlaps pieces of stained glass without using lead. Designs also moved away from the predominantly religious, to more abstract, as seen in the distinctive blue, green, white and brown glass of the Cathedral of Brasília in Brazil.
You might not have space for a cathedral-sized stained glass window in your home, but if you’re looking for high-quality glazing in Chesterfield, get in touch with Grassmoor Glass. We provide a wide range of glass products and services, including windows, doors, conservatories and glazing repairs. For more information or to discuss your glazing requirements, give us a call today or visit our website.
To all at Grassmoor Glass, Thank you all so much for our replacement windows and doors. Thank you to Elaine for all her help choosing the right windows and openings for us and the beautiful door. John, Luke and Ian did a marvellous job of fitting, making good and cleaning up, We cannot thank you enough! We would recommend you all to anyone as worried as we were about considering replacement windows, we could not believe how little we have had to do afterwards. Thanks you all once again.
Dear Elaine and Terry,I wanted to drop you a line to say a MASSIVE thank you for helping out with our recent programme in Chesterfield. It is no understatement to say that without the generosity of people and companies like yours, we really couldn’t have done the job. Everybody on your team were a pleasure to work with and I can’t thank-you enough for helping us out.
“Awesome job done by the guys today, old French Doors and windows out and new ones in. Zero mess and a very professional outfit. Thanks again lads!”
This firm supplied us with a replacement conservatory in November 2017. We have been delighted with their efforts. The old timber conservatory was removed with a minimum of fuss and the newone replaced it in double-quick time. Everything seemed to slot into place with perfect planning, the electrics and the internet connection were dealt with without a hitch. The new building is exactly right—we wanted no frills, no complications, just a sturdy place to enjoy the warmth when it was there, and to keep out the cold when it wasn’t! Thank you to Terry and his crew. I’d recommend them any time.
We received a fantastic service by Grassmoor Glass during our recent window and door installation. Professional in every way, no mess even hoovered for me! The units themselves are of the highest quality and the attention to detail in fitting is exceptional in our old property. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Excellent service from start to finish. Polite, efficient and knowledgeable at quotation and advice stage, fitted on agreed date. Fitters excellent, superb attention to detail and genuinelycared about the quality of their work.
Competitive price and high quality finish.
Would recommend in a heartbeat!
GOOD QUALITY INSTALLATION
Quote given with no pressure. Commenced on time.
Bricklayer & installers were polite clean working area. Good quality installation.
Good after sales service.
PROFESSIONAL WORKMANSHIP
Very thorough and professional workmanship, personable and knowledgeable
staff, a pleasure to have at my property.
A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER
Excellent customer service, great quality windows at a great price.
A very happy customer, thank you.
I like to thank all the team at Grassmoor Glass for the work carried out replacing my conservatory roof. Excellent job by all, couldn't be happier. Thanks to John and Terry, the fitting team Sid, Danny, Scott & mate. Great job by the plastering gang. Carry on the good work, with thanks, Steve and Pauline
We used Grassmoor Glass to replace our windows, doors and fit a Supalite warm roof to our conservatory. We are extremely pleased with the results. Some of our windows were not straightforward but Scott and his team took extra care to make sure internally and externally they looked right. All the contractors used were professional and there work was of a high standard. We would definitely recommend Grassmoor Glass the whole team are helpful and really easy to work with.
I've used the company myself twice. Now just had them sort my dads house out. Very professional and understanding to individual needs. I will continue to recommend them.
Excellent service had new patio doors and back door fitted took old doors and windows away with them
Left no mess
Apart from a hiccup with the promised lead time for installatìon, the door and window themselves and the standard of workmanship are excellent. The young men who did the fitting were a credit to the company and cleared away every bit of mess they had made .
Recently had a new composite door fitted,very happy with the door and the service was great too.Thankyou grassmoor glass
Great experience from the start, accommodating throughout every stage. Fitters were professional and the level of quality was great. I will and have recommended to family and friends.
Nice to see a family run business. They handled each job I've given them with care and shown a positively good way to do things. Did exactly what I asked first time.
The guy that came out to install the windows and doors was so professional and careful with his work.
100% from us at HASLAND HOTEL Chesterfield
My garage conversation was done exactly to plan and very professionally done as the team dovetailed with other contractors
When I phoned I was dealt with efficiently. The small job was done well and effectively. I would use them again.
Unit 1-3
Circular Road
Storforth Lane Industrial Estate
Hasland
Chesterfield
S41 OQD
Tel: 01246 233100
Reg No - 4963496