If you have a window with a defect such as a crack or fogging, you generally have two options. You can replace the whole window, which includes the frame, or you can order an insulated unit insert which is installed within the existing frame. Contact us to discuss the benefits and limitations of either option.

Ruidoso building code follows the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code requiring all new fenestration to be wood or vinyl frame. Our windows are vinyl framed which is more energy efficient, less maintenance, and less likely to visibly chip, fade, or corrode.

Per building code IRC Section R308.4, all glazing in the following locations must be safety glazed:

• Within 24 inches of either side of a door in a closed position
• Exposed area of an individual pane is greater than 9 square feet
• Exposed bottom edge is less than 18 inches above the floor
• Exposed top edge is greater than 36” above the floor
• All bathroom glass
• All glass in a stairwell, guard, or railing

U-factor is a metric used to measure how much heat flows through a window, door, or skylight. Essentially, this measures how well a window insulates. The lower the U-factor, the better the window insulates. Ruidoso is in IECC Climate Zone 5B and the maximum U-factor allowed is 0.35.

If you like the modern look of a frameless shower but you are looking for a less expensive option, the semi-frameless shower may be the answer. A semi-frameless enclosure features shower panels typically framed in metal while the door is attached only be hinges.

All shower glass installed by White Mountain Glass is treated with an invisible repellant that deters water, scum, and grime. This allows for your glass to stay cleaner for longer, between cleans.