Job Flow
At the heart of our studio is the successful realization and completion of windows by commission.
At Pearl River, we take time and care to create stained glass windows that will be of the highest quality and designs that will stand the test of time. Let us take you through this process step by step.
Note: We're focusing on church window construction in this outline; other applications (corporate, residential) follow a similar course.
Stained Glass Window Commission:
1. Site Analysis Meeting: Members of the design committee meet with Andrew Young and David Dumeyer to discuss the scope of the work to be done. Extensive measurements, photographs, and notes are taken and design ideas are discussed.
2. Presentation of Designs: Young prepares an initial design for approval by the church. Modifications are made to this design before a final design rendering is presented for approval. On some large commissions, a design fee is charged as part of the overall cost.
3. Contract: The contract outlines all of the work to be done and terms of payment. The studio requires a percentage of the total as an initial payment to begin work. Depending of the scope of the project, the cost may be divided into two to four payments. The scheduling of start and finish dates is agreed upon prior to the signing of the contract and is included in the document.
4. Fabrication: The windows are fabricated in our studio using the time-honored lead and glass technique.
5. Installation: Our trained, experienced installation crew properly installs the stained glass into the church. If required, new frames can be provided.
6. Guarantee: Our work is guaranteed for defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the completion of the contract. Accidental glass breakage is not included under this warranty.