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
Modifying and Creating New Openings for Windows
Let it shine on in…or not When a home is built, the contractor and architect choose the window location and size for a room based on a variety of factors like symmetry from the exterior, and the purpose a room is being used for. Preferences change though; I like having light from more than one
Replacing an old wood window
Replacing a Wood window from Megan Buchanan
Spring is here! And so is the wind…
You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. Shelter from the storm, isn’t that what we are all looking for? March and April in New Mexico is the wind season. Our gusty winds blow last year’s tumbleweeds down the street and also blow a lot of dust and pollen into our
Maintain the Warm Look of Wood With Wood Clad Windows From Jeld-Wen
The windows in your home do more than let in light; they provide insulation and protection from the weather outside. Homeowners with wood windows can get the most out of their investment by opting for wood clad windows. The term clad window, or clad exterior window, refers to protective exterior coverage for wood windows, and
Jeld-Wen AuraLast Wood Windows: Elegant, Practical & Long-Lasting
The right windows can transform a home by adding light, beauty, and style, while providing a bird’s eye view of the great outdoors. Now, with Auralast Wood windows—made with wood that does not rot— you can enjoy a lifetime’s worth of worry-free views. Glass-Rite, the window replacement experts in New Mexico, is proud to
Maintaining your replacement windows by Glass-Rite
Windows provide outdoor views, sunlight, and ventilation. But did you know 10-25% of energy can escape through outdated windows? Whether it’s time to invest in replacement windows, or maintain newer energy-efficient windows, we at Glass-Rite want to help. Serving New Mexico and Southern Colorado, Glass-Rite has been manufacturing and installing energy saving replacement windows for
An overview of different window styles
When you are looking at replacing the windows in your home, there are many options to consider. Things like the opening size, architectural style of your home and personal preferences, all impact what you’ll end up with. In this article, we wanted to provide a general overview of the options that are out there so
Get the right glass
You can spend a lot of money on the very best glass, but if it isn’t the right kind for your needs, it may still not do the job and you will have wasted money. Nobody wants that! All modern replacement windows have insulated glass units instead of single panes of glass. Insulated glass units
How to repair damaged wood window frames
Wood is a great material to use for window frames and sills, but if you are living in an older home, there is a likelihood that sun, wind and rain has taken its toll on it. By nature, wood is a porous material, and needs to be sealed in order to stay in a good