Window Replacement: 5 Questions Before You Buy
5 Questions Before You Buy: What kind of windows am I getting? This may seem like an easy one, but there are a lot of products out there! Make sure the window you are being quoted is not only the one you want, but the one that will best suit all your needs. Choosing the […]
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 […]
What is SHGC?
What is SHGC and why do I care? Before buying new windows for your home you should check out the NFRC label. The NFRC, or National Fenestration Registration Council, is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide uniform, accurate information about the energy performance of windows. The easiest way to compare windows on a […]
How to replace a balance
Replacing a channel balance or “block & tackle” balance on a single-hung window Our new Energy Quest vinyl windows use a constant force steel coil balance that never needs replacement. But what if you’ve already replaced your windows a few years ago? Sometimes they just need a little TLC to get them working like new […]
The Scoop on Fiberglass Windows
When shopping for new windows for your home people quickly find out that it isn’t a simple choice. There are lots of products out there, and modern windows are made out of a variety of materials. One of the newly popular types is a fiberglass window, and here’s Glass-Rite’s advice when it comes to fiberglass […]
Aluminum Replacement Windows Still Popular!
Aluminum window frames continue to be popular in New Mexico, and we still manufacture Commercial grade Bronze Aluminum windows here in Albuquerque. The Bronze frames are recognizable and common in many parts of our state. In some cases we come across homes that still have well insulated Aluminum windows that were put in many years […]