Condensation on New Windows?
Every year we get calls from a customer or two asking why they have condensation on the outside of their brand-new windows. Their old windows didn’t do this, so the new ones must be defective! Not at all! In fact, the new windows are performing better than ever before. It is not unusual to have […]
Washing Windows Do’s and Dont’s
It’s a good idea to wash your windows at least twice each year to keep up with all the dirt and grime Mother Nature blows your way. Special tools the pros use can make the task easier, but if all you’ve got is a few clean cloths and a good cleaning solution, you’re well on […]
Energy Efficient Windows: How to Keep Cool in the Warm Months
We’re in the middle of a long hot New Mexico summer and it’s hard not to keep that AC going full blast. The ongoing debate is whether or not to shut your windows and blinds when you’re not home to keep hot air out, or to have them open. What achieves a cooler house? Well, […]
Vinyl Windows and VOC’s
VOC’s, (Volatile Organic Compounds), are invisible products that result from the off-gassing of a variety of materials in your home from paint to carpet to plastics. In most cases products that have high VOC’s also have strong smells. New carpet, linoleum, and fresh paint are good examples of this. Occasionally we get questions about VOC’s […]
Testing for Lead Paint: It’s the Law!
In April of 2010 The Environmental Protection Agency issued new regulations that require any contractor that disrupts more than 6 square feet of surface on a home built before 1978 be licensed and trained to comply with the new lead paint regulations that minimize dust. To learn more specifics about these regulations go to EPA.gov […]
Why Choose Glass Rite for Window Replacements in NM
Glass-Rite has been in the window business since 1984. We manufacture and install quality custom replacement windows. Glass-Rite is also a supplier of JeldWen vinyl and premium clad wood windows and doors. Windows and patio doors are the only things Glass-Rite installs, and we know how to do it right! We manufacture and install replacement […]
Tips to Prevent Birds from Crashing into Windows
We’ve all seen or heard a bird fly into a window, and while bird collisions are nothing new, the problem is increasing. Because of widespread urbanization, trends that favor larger panes of glass in both residences and commercial construction, and more reflective coatings on glass, bird crashes are on the rise. The birds are either […]
2016 Cost versus Value study
Each year Remodeling Magazine publishes a study that looks at what a variety of home improvements cost and also how much value they add to your home. Replacing the windows in your home always ranks high in this study and 2016 is no exception. In fact, replacing the windows in your home with new vinyl […]
Do your windows fog up?
The seasons can change quickly here in New Mexico, and when that first cold snap hits is when we start getting calls about replacing foggy windows. The windows fog up and water drips down the glass. Don’t worry, this is not and indication that your windows have failed. It may be an indication that you […]
Patterned or Obscure Glass
We all know what someone means when they say “like bathroom glass”, right? Glass in bathroom windows is typically patterned or finished in a way that makes it less see-through, or more “obscure”, than regular glass. Obscure glass comes in a range of different patterns. A great feature of Obscure glass is that you can […]