Is Historical Restoration of Stained Glass a Smart Decision for Your Commercial Space?

Is Historical Restoration of Stained Glass a Smart Decision for Your Commercial Space?

Stained glass is not just something that made solely for churches here in Houston. Around the turn of the 20th-century stained glass was put in all types of buildings in the “booming” west. From retail stores to banks and bars–stained glass was a definite trend. This same stained glass, made over 100 years ago, and put in commercial spaces is now due for restoration. Beyond the fact that much of Houston’s commercial stained glass needs to be restored or it could fall into permanent disrepair there are other reasons to do so. In fact, there are quite a few! Below we have listed some of the most compelling reasons.

Restoring Commercial Stained Glass Strengthens Community Ties

When we work with Houston area churches to restore their stained glass windows, we have found, the entire community comes together to help. Commercial spaces are no different. If your stained glass is over 100 years old, it is often considered historical. This means community organizations and even grants are likely available to help local commercial spaces restore antique stained glass. This allows your business to interact with the community in a unique way to benefit the community. 

Restoring Commercial Stained Glass Attract New Clients

Stained glass is gorgeous and the reason it was installed in your commercial space in the first place was to attract people. Whatever your stained glass looks like now likely pales in comparison to what it will look like once restored. When you invest your time and money to have the stained glass in your Houston commercial space restored, it will surely pay off by attracting new customers entranced by your amazing restoration piece.

Restoring Commercial Stained Glass Preserves A Piece of Houston History

The fact of the matter is, stained glass windows in commercial spaces are a part of Houston’s storied history. It is likely some of these windows were made by burgeoning artisans or studios in Houston’s past and have a rich history behind them. Moreover, if your Houston location has stained glass in it, it was likely quite a hub back in the city’s early days. By restoring the historic stained glass then, you are doing your part preserving the amazing “Frontier” past Houston is known for.

For more information on how to begin a restoration of your historical stained glass in your commercial space, contact us at Custom Stained Glass Houston today!

Martin Faith is a celebrated stained glass artisan from Glasgow, Scotland. In 1991, Martin moved from Scotland to the United States and brought with him his personal collection of antique glass. After opening his own studio, he began selling items from his collection and also creating new custom stained and leaded glass windows for customers in the Houston area. Today, Custom Stained Glass Houston is one of the largest and most successful studios of its kind, specializing in stained glass repair, church stained glass restoration, and residential privacy glass. Over the past thirty years, over 50,000 windows have been produced and sold for over 12,000 customers. The company has been highlighted on top media outlets such as HGTV, the DIY Network, CBS, and NBC and has earned national recognition.

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