2020-09-15 15:41
Your Questions Answered: What to expect when buying Glass-Rite windows
What kind of windows do I want?
Windows are no longer just a piece of glass with a wood frame. It’s 2020, we&rsqu&hell…Read More
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2020-05-15 15:25
Each year Remodeling Magazine publishes an updated Cost vs. Value study. This study touches on a variety of different home improvement project costs and the value they can add to your home… Read More
2020-04-08 21:21
With warmer months just around the corner, ensuring your replacement windows are made with Low-E glass is as important as ever. “Low E” glass stands for “low emissivity.&rd&hell…Read More
2020-03-26 15:31
The start of Spring means two things:
1) It’s not Winter anymore and
2) Now you’re forced to clean everything you’ve neglected the last 6 months–including your window… Read More
2019-02-04 17:35
The only thing fog is good for is when you want to write weird things on the inside of bus windows. That’s it; nothing else. When condensation appears on windows, it’s mainly due… Read More
2018-09-10 15:25
What is the NFRC?
The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is responsible for establishing benchmark performance ratings for all energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights. NFRC l… Read More
2018-09-10 15:25
What is the NFRC?
The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is responsible for establishing benchmark performance ratings for all energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights. NFRC l… Read More
2018-08-13 15:10
With Fall just around the corner, it’s time to start asking yourself if your windows are sufficient enough to make it through the colder months. Glass-Rite’s energy-efficient, L… Read More
2018-08-13 15:10
With Fall just around the corner, it’s time to start asking yourself if your windows are sufficient enough to make it through the colder months. Glass-Rite’s energy-efficient, L… Read More
2018-08-13 15:10
With Fall just around the corner, itâ€s time to start asking yourself if your windows are sufficient enough to make it through the colder months. Glass-Riteâ€s energy… Read More
2018-03-12 16:22
In the last 25 years or so, wood windows dropped from almost half of all windows sold to less than 20%. Guess which material took wood’s place? Vinyl. That doesn&rsq&helli…Read More
2018-02-07 17:07
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… Read More
2018-01-30 18:55
Even in a mild New Mexico winter, many homeowners see the highest energy bills of the year, due to drafty old windows. Because we understand that there is a special need for replacement win… Read More
2018-01-11 17:55
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 mus… Read More
2017-07-20 21:18
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… Read More
2017-07-20 21:18
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… Read More
2017-07-20 21:18
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… Read More
2017-07-08 15:41
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 blin… Read More
2017-07-08 15:41
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 blin… Read More
2017-04-11 19:23
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 pro… Read More
2017-04-11 19:23
VOCâ€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 cas… Read More
2017-02-03 03:38
Vinyl Window Manufacturer in Albuquerque, NM
Glass-rite manufactures the high-quality vinyl windows and patio doors in New Mexico. Our vinyl windows especially for new construction and repla… Read More
2016-08-10 18:34
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 licens… Read More
2016-06-27 17:34
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 win… Read More
2016-03-28 22:12
We’ve all seen or heard a bird fly into a window, and while bird collisions are nothing new, the problem is increasing.&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-03-28 20:33
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 alway… Read More
2016-03-15 19:47
Right now at Glass-Rite we’re putting aside time on Saturdays for the do-it-yourselfers! Visit us on Saturdays from 9am to 11am for expert answers to your DIY questions.
Bring in… Read More
2015-11-19 22:04
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 th… Read More
2015-09-28 18:59
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, o… Read More
2015-07-23 17:31
Safety Glazing Building codes can vary somewhat on where safety glazing is required and how the local inspectors interpret the requirements, so check locally! What you see below are just gen… Read More
2015-06-19 19:03
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 organizat… Read More
2015-06-11 19:29
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 exteri… Read More
2015-05-19 21:11
Replacing a Wood window from Megan Buchanan Read More
2015-04-27 21:27
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 re… Read More
2015-04-10 19:13
Windows with vinyl frames are a smart choice when considering new windows for replacement or for new construction. Unlike wood, vinyl windows and patio doors will NEVER rot, swell, split or… Read More
2015-03-27 15:37
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. Ou… Read More
2014-12-17 17:44
As you probably are aware of, a well-insulated window helps keep your home’s interior comfortable while reducing costs on heating and cooling bills, and we at Glass-Rite of New Mexico… Read More
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