Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
**NEW** Lead Paint Law
A new law from the Environmental Protection Agency requires all contractors that work on homes built before 1978 to use specific "lead safe practices" and reporting procedures. Called the Paint, Repair and Renovation Rule, the law puts strict requirements on installation of windows and doors.
What does this mean to you, the homeowner? The Rule helps protect you and your children from being exposed to hazardous lead dust exposure. Lead contamination has been known to cause developmental problems in children and reproductive problems in pregnant women. A teaspoon of lead dust can contaminate over 25,000 square feet of air space.
The best defense against harmful lead dust is to be sure you deal with only qualified lead professionals who have been certified by the EPA. Only EPA certified professionals have been properly trained to contain and dispose of hazardous lead on your property. Ask to see their certification before agreeing to any project.
For more information go to www.epa.gov/lead.
What does this mean to you, the homeowner? The Rule helps protect you and your children from being exposed to hazardous lead dust exposure. Lead contamination has been known to cause developmental problems in children and reproductive problems in pregnant women. A teaspoon of lead dust can contaminate over 25,000 square feet of air space.
The best defense against harmful lead dust is to be sure you deal with only qualified lead professionals who have been certified by the EPA. Only EPA certified professionals have been properly trained to contain and dispose of hazardous lead on your property. Ask to see their certification before agreeing to any project.
For more information go to www.epa.gov/lead.
Monday, May 17, 2010
New Lead Paint Law
A new law from the Environmental Protection Agency requires all contractors that work on homes built before 1978 to use specific "lead safe practices" and reporting procedures. Called the Paint, Repair and Renovation Rule, the law puts strict requirements on installation of windows and doors.
What does this mean to you, the homeowner? The Rule helps protect you and your children from being exposed to hazardous lead dust exposure. Lead contamination has been known to cause developmental problems in children and reproductive problems in pregnant women. A teaspoon of lead dust can contaminate over 25,000 square feet of air space.
The best defense against harmful lead dust is to be sure you deal with only qualified lead professionals who have been certified by the EPA. Only EPA certified professionals have been properly trained to contain and dispose of hazardous lead on your property. Ask to see their certification before agreeing to any project.
For more information go to www.epa.gov/lead.
What does this mean to you, the homeowner? The Rule helps protect you and your children from being exposed to hazardous lead dust exposure. Lead contamination has been known to cause developmental problems in children and reproductive problems in pregnant women. A teaspoon of lead dust can contaminate over 25,000 square feet of air space.
The best defense against harmful lead dust is to be sure you deal with only qualified lead professionals who have been certified by the EPA. Only EPA certified professionals have been properly trained to contain and dispose of hazardous lead on your property. Ask to see their certification before agreeing to any project.
For more information go to www.epa.gov/lead.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Stimulus Energy Package
Would you like to get money back in your taxes? Well, this is the last year for that to happen with the purchase of windows, doors, siding and much more! Buying our white double hung window with the upgraded glass qualifies for the tax credit.
How does the energy efficient glass work?
There is simply two upgrades to the glass package. The first is a Low-E Solarban 60/70 coating on the glass. This Low-E coating prevents staining of your carpet, furniture, drapes and blinds. Secondly, argon gas fills up 90% of the window and it weighs 10 times more than air. This prevents heat or cold from coming inside your home when you are trying to keep it cool or hot. The glass basically reflects the hot or cold which keeps it outside or inside.
What sort of savings will be made with this window?
The very first savings you will notice is your gas and electric bills. If you get your entire house done with our windows we gaurentee that you will save at least 35% of your fuel consumption. Therefore, the second that the windows are installed, you will see a significant difference in the temperature of your house. The second saving you will be making is the government tax credit. With this tax credit you will be getting back 30% or up to 1500$ from the government. With that being said, our White Double Hung Window is priced at 279$. Once you receive the tax credit, the government is giving back 84$ / window.
For more information please contact our office and we will be more than happy to answer any questions.
-Patrick Moran
How does the energy efficient glass work?
There is simply two upgrades to the glass package. The first is a Low-E Solarban 60/70 coating on the glass. This Low-E coating prevents staining of your carpet, furniture, drapes and blinds. Secondly, argon gas fills up 90% of the window and it weighs 10 times more than air. This prevents heat or cold from coming inside your home when you are trying to keep it cool or hot. The glass basically reflects the hot or cold which keeps it outside or inside.
What sort of savings will be made with this window?
The very first savings you will notice is your gas and electric bills. If you get your entire house done with our windows we gaurentee that you will save at least 35% of your fuel consumption. Therefore, the second that the windows are installed, you will see a significant difference in the temperature of your house. The second saving you will be making is the government tax credit. With this tax credit you will be getting back 30% or up to 1500$ from the government. With that being said, our White Double Hung Window is priced at 279$. Once you receive the tax credit, the government is giving back 84$ / window.
For more information please contact our office and we will be more than happy to answer any questions.
-Patrick Moran
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