Dan the Window Man Blog

Lead paint certification-EPA new rule is law

Dan — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:12:02 +0000

Dan the Window Man is now an EPA certified trained company for the new RRP lead paint ruling, enacted on April 22, Earth Day 2010.

Dan and company is able to test for lead paint and has the training and certification to contain the dust if lead paint is found present in the home.

Consider this as a new requirement (each remodeler working on your home needs to test for lead paint in the areas they will be disturbing paint in) if you own a home built within the year 1976 or before, for not only windows and doors, but for any project that disturbs more than 6 sq.ft inside the home.

More info at www.EPA.gov.

Lead based paint RRP ruling is costly to all

Dan — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:49:34 +0000

The amount and location of lead based paint in our homes built prior to 1979 will cost us in time, money, and jobs.
I speak of the soon-to-be enforcing of the EPA lead based paint containment rule called the RRP ruling (renovation, remodel and paint). I believe that in a goverment macro perspective of the construction industry, the powers that are present want to “clean up” the business of remodeling and small business renovators, handymen, and service people.
Number one, it is a costly thing to collect taxes, licenses, and permits from the hundreds of thousands of “little guys” and mom and pop contractors, so the EPA found a way to choke off the business to these individuals by imposing huge fines (up to $37,500 per offense) if any paid person (calling themselves a contractor or not, any person receiving compensation of any kind for services rendered) disturbs more than 6 square feet of area in a home to do ANY renovation in any fashion and is not registered, certified and trained to test for lead paint and then contain it by a long list of methods spelled out by this rule.
Secondly, the cost to the homeowner of pre-1979 homes containing lead paint will be staggering. It makes the homes containing lead paint immediately worth less to the housing market (potential buyers will have to consider the huge cost of fix up on these homes compared to a non lead paint home).
Thirdly, as a small contractor myself, I may be an unemployed person if I cannot sell enough windows and doors and remodeling services to keep MY doors open because my customers cannot afford the high cost of the renovations anymore. That will cost us all when tens of thousands of small businesses close and have to collect unemployment benefits, lose their homes, drop health care insurance for employees, etc.

Window installations and the EPA lead paint rule

Dan — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:17:58 +0000

The EPA is heating up the already existing lead paint warning regulation with a containment rule, with a deadline for contractors, remodelers, painters, etc. to be certified to test for lead paint in any homes they renovate built prior to 1979. All lead paint manufactured was outlawed and banned, deadline 1978. There have been MANY studies done on the dangers of lead ingested by people, especially infant and young children, and effects to the unborn child. The EPA is giving this new rule teeth, with fines imposed of up to $37,500 per offense, and there will be policing of this starting in April .
Windows installed in these older homes are particularly on the hotseat to contain the lead dust potentially created by the removal of the old wood and steel windows that have lead paint on them.
I will be blogging more information as this process and the many instructions required to contain and remove the lead dust from the home and occupants. The large concern is for the cost in time, materials, and education to the homeowner of pre -1979 homes. It is sure to cost more for the same windows and doors from any installers, even Dan the Window Man

Licenced Contractor-Wheat Ridge window man

Dan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:28:20 +0000

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Tax credit ends in December-Vinyl windows best value

Dan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:02:51 +0000

When it comes to the best return on your home improvement dollar, a good quality vinyl window will save the most energy for the money spent. And coupling that with the 30% energy conservation tax credit the combination is so attractive that it warms the heart before even the first btu in the home is saved and enjoyed! Talk to me about the details on this tax credit, and the fine windows we carry that are affordable for your home, more secure, easy to clean, and SO comfortable!
A new window to your world, a few bucks back in your pocket, a comfy home that is easy care, and more time to enjoy your leasure time. Life is good!

Do you sell Energy Star approved windows? Are they tested?

Dan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:03:45 +0000

Yes, ALL the products we sell and install are Energy Star approved, and tested by the NFRC (national fenestration rating council) for U-value, R-value, and other statistics, so you KNOW just how good the windows are that you are purchasing. All windows come with a certification sticker, to show the test results and performance ratings.

Are my old windows re-cycled, and disposed of properly? Are you “Green”?

Dan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:29:36 +0000

We are a “green” company that uses as many ecology minded practices as we can. Metals are used again by re-cycling at a reseller. Glass is disposed of there, and even cardboard packaging is turned in for re-use when possible. Insulation used in the new window installation is non-harmful to the environment, and we have products that do NOT require constant maintenance with paints and varnishes. All our caulk sealants are approved for safety.

Are your warranties written, and can I have a copy to keep on file?

Yes, we warrant the installation labor for 3 years, and there are written manufacturers warranties provided after the sale, to read and keep. Most are available on the manufacturer’s websites.