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 windows every day in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and throughout the state of New Mexico! And we’ve been doing that everyday for over 30 years! No one stays in business that long without doing what they say they will do! When you choose Glass-Rite, you choose a well-trained, dedicated staff that will deliver on time, on budget and with the least hassle for you. We want you to not only love your new windows but to also not have any reason to regret choosing Glass Rite.
Glass-Rite is a New Mexico enterprise. We manufacture all our windows to allow for New Mexico weather and circumstances. New Mexico is a region that gets both very warm, and very cold! We know that because we live here too, so we understand how important it is to have a tailored seal on your replacement window to deal with the New Mexico winds. We build our replacement windows taking climate issues in our state into consideration and to provide security, energy efficiency and protection from the elements all the while making the great things about our climate come streaming through beautiful, and easy to take care of windows.
Windows near Albuquerque

Even though our primary facility is located in Albuquerque, we service the entire state of New Mexico as well as Southern Colorado. We believe people who live in smaller communities should not have to pay higher prices or accept less service than people who live in larger cities. Regardless of where you live in New Mexico, we consider you a neighbor and offer the same prices and high quality service to all.

Out side of Albuquerque please call toll free at 1-800-824-1005. Customers in Albuquerque please call 764-9899. Or fill out our online form and we’ll contact you.

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 and vinyl windows and there are a lot of partial truths and dis-information out there so I wanted to sort this out and see if vinyl windows have any role in contributing to VOC’s in our homes.
Vinyl windows are made of rigid, un-plasticized, PVC. Many of us know that PVC stands for Poly Vinyl Chloride but most don’t know that there are a lot of different types and compounds of PVC. There is a lot of erroneous information on line about PVC and Chlorine. Pure chlorine such as chlorine gas is highly reactive and dangerous. The production of PVC is made with common salt (sodium chloride) and not chlorine gas. We certainly don’t think of salt as being hazardous just because it contains chlorine and the same holds true for PVC. The chlorine is totally bound up in the compounding the same way it is in salt.
At Glass-Rite we use MikronBlend vinyl made by Quanex building products. Our MikronBlend extrusions emit no VOC’S. In fact, this statement is probably true for most vinyl windows as well and not just ours.  So, if there’s no issue with VOC’s for vinyl windows why do these questions keep coming up?  The answer to that is that there are a lot of different types of PVC and some of them do have high VOC’s. Let’s understand what the distinction between them is.

The most important differentiation is that between rigid and flexible PVC. Flexible PVC like shower curtains, commercial plastic wrap, inflatable toys, garden hoses, and air mattresses are all examples of flexible PVC. Think about it, all of these products have a distinctive smell when they are new. To make PVC flexible manufacturers add plasticizers and stabilizers including lead and a type of chemical called Pthalates. These are the VOC culprits. Pthalates are nasty compounds that have been associated with all kinds of health risks and they have a distinctive odor. The new car smell that we all like is partly made up of VOC’s from flexible vinyl components in the interior of the car.

Rigid vinyl like what we use in making our windows has none of these compounds, zero, nada, none. No lead, no phthalates.  The only danger issue associated with vinyl windows is if the vinyl were consumed in a fire then the compounds in the frame that are inert under normal temperatures are released.  So feel comfortable with vinyl windows in your home!

Glass-Rite
808 Gibson SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-764-9899
Toll-free: 1-800-824-1005
Website URL: http://glass-rite.com/

How to select a Window Contractor

There are different things to consider when researching and selecting a window contractor for an upcoming window replacement project and below is a list of our recommendations.

Finding a good window contractor– A qualified window contractor will more than likely have a yellow pages advertisement or a website.  So, start by conducting a web search, which is an easy way to find a list of suitable companies from which to begin.  If a contractor sticks out, check what local associations they belong to such as: the Home Builders Association.  Also look them up on an independent and honest forum like Angie’s List to see what previous customers have said about the company.  Good window contractors will usually have a decent online presence with several positive reviews.  If you can’t find much information about a window contractor online, it isn’t an absolute, but that may not be a great sign.

Gathering bids– Getting several quotes for your replacement window project is a good way to see what might work best for your needs.  Not only will multiple bids provide a good price comparison, but it also can be educational in terms of the different types of window replacement options available.  A good window contractor should be willing to work with you, and will do their best to stay within budget.  It’s tough to deal with contractors who play the “today only price” card or advertising special.  Here’s a typical story: “You’re getting this price because we want to use your home as a method of promoting us in your neighborhood.”  Do not be pressured.

What to consider when reviewing the window replacement bids– In the process of getting a window replacement bid, looking for the lowest price tag is not always the best answer. Ask yourself these questions:

What is being left out?
What shortcuts are being taken that will come back to haunt me?
Does this bid reflect what I have asked for and/or been told?
A common sign of trouble begins with a window contractor whose prices are much less than the other bids acquired.  This also covers the contractor who requires excessive amounts of money up-front, which may indicate they are having financial problems.  As with most industries, low price does not always equate to good value.

What questions to ask a window contractor– When communicating with potential contractors, ask how much experience they have, or how long they have been in business.  The usual answer, of course, is “lots of experience!”, so ask follow up questions to get specifics.  The best real answer is often anecdotal and comes from the contractor’s past clients, so ask for referrals.

Make sure when comparing multiple bids that they all represent the same type of product and services.  A bid for a lower grade window with clear glass will certainly not be the same as a quote for premium grade Energy Star rated windows.  Make sure to compare ‘apples to apples’, and pay attention to specific product details.

Ask questions about the warranty that comes with the windows. Is there a separate warranty for the labor?  What kinds of issues are covered?  Will the window still be under warranty in 10 years?  Most companies are willing to supply a copy of their warranty, so make sure you get something in writing.  Be sure to understand what the warranty will cover, and what it won’t.

At Glass-Rite, we offer free, no pressure estimates for any sized window replacement projects, whether you need wood windows, aluminum windows or vinyl windows.  We’re happy to supply referrals as well as the addresses or maps of reference projects in your neighborhood.  We’ve been in business for over 25 years, and our professional crew knows how to remove old windows with the least disruption to you and your home. Glass-Rite is family-owned and operated and is totally committed to quality products and service.  Our goal is complete customer satisfaction.  If you’d like additional help in determining which window is best for your New Mexico home, contact our office. We’ll be glad to walk you through a window comparison and installation plan that works within your budget and provides long-term purchase satisfaction.

Where can you find us?

Glass-Rite

808 Gibson SE

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: 505-764-9899

Toll-free: 1-800-824-1005
Visit Us: http://glass-rite.com 

How to select a Window Contractor

There are different things to consider when researching and selecting a window contractor for an upcoming window replacement project and below is a list of our recommendations.

Finding a good window contractor– A qualified window contractor will more than likely have a yellow pages advertisement or a website.  So, start by conducting a web search, which is an easy way to find a list of suitable companies from which to begin.  If a contractor sticks out, check what local associations they belong to such as: the Home Builders Association.  Also look them up on an independent and honest forum like Angie’s List to see what previous customers have said about the company.  Good window contractors will usually have a decent online presence with several positive reviews.  If you can’t find much information about a window contractor online, it isn’t an absolute, but that may not be a great sign.

Gathering bids– Getting several quotes for your replacement window project is a good way to see what might work best for your needs.  Not only will multiple bids provide a good price comparison, but it also can be educational in terms of the different types of window replacement options available.  A good window contractor should be willing to work with you, and will do their best to stay within budget.  It’s tough to deal with contractors who play the “today only price” card or advertising special.  Here’s a typical story: “You’re getting this price because we want to use your home as a method of promoting us in your neighborhood.”  Do not be pressured.

What to consider when reviewing the window replacement bids– In the process of getting a window replacement bid, looking for the lowest price tag is not always the best answer. Ask yourself these questions:

What is being left out?
What shortcuts are being taken that will come back to haunt me?
Does this bid reflect what I have asked for and/or been told?
A common sign of trouble begins with a window contractor whose prices are much less than the other bids acquired.  This also covers the contractor who requires excessive amounts of money up-front, which may indicate they are having financial problems.  As with most industries, low price does not always equate to good value.

What questions to ask a window contractor– When communicating with potential contractors, ask how much experience they have, or how long they have been in business.  The usual answer, of course, is “lots of experience!”, so ask follow up questions to get specifics.  The best real answer is often anecdotal and comes from the contractor’s past clients, so ask for referrals.

Make sure when comparing multiple bids that they all represent the same type of product and services.  A bid for a lower grade window with clear glass will certainly not be the same as a quote for premium grade Energy Star rated windows.  Make sure to compare ‘apples to apples’, and pay attention to specific product details.

Ask questions about the warranty that comes with the windows. Is there a separate warranty for the labor?  What kinds of issues are covered?  Will the window still be under warranty in 10 years?  Most companies are willing to supply a copy of their warranty, so make sure you get something in writing.  Be sure to understand what the warranty will cover, and what it won’t.

At Glass-Rite, we offer free, no pressure estimates for any sized window replacement projects, whether you need wood windows, aluminum windows or vinyl windows.  We’re happy to supply referrals as well as the addresses or maps of reference projects in your neighborhood.  We’ve been in business for over 25 years, and our professional crew knows how to remove old windows with the least disruption to you and your home. Glass-Rite is family-owned and operated and is totally committed to quality products and service.  Our goal is complete customer satisfaction.  If you’d like additional help in determining which window is best for your New Mexico home, contact our office. We’ll be glad to walk you through a window comparison and installation plan that works within your budget and provides long-term purchase satisfaction.