Eldorado replacement windows
Replacing the one-of-a-kind windows in Eldorado's solar homes
Plenty of Eldorado houses were designed or built by their first owners, and it shows in the windows: panes set directly into wood frames on site, clerestories near the ceiling, sizes no catalog ever listed. Replacing them takes measuring and planning rather than picking from a chart.
What we often find in Eldorado houses
Custom sizes
Openings framed to fit a design, not a standard. We measure each one and order units built to match.
Site-built fixed glass
Panes glazed straight into wood framing. These can get new insulated glass, or be replaced with factory-made fixed units.
Big south walls
Rows of south glass that heat the house in winter. Glass choice here affects the whole home's comfort.
High clerestories
Windows up near the roofline that bring in light and heat but are awkward to reach without the right equipment.
Working up high and on open land
Clerestory and upper-wall windows mean ladders, scaffolding or both, and we plan for that during the first visit rather than on install day. On a windy afternoon out on the grassland, large panes are handled only when conditions allow, so a breezy morning may become an afternoon start.
Long gravel and dirt drives are normal here, and we plan deliveries so units arrive clean and undamaged.
- Fiberglass and clad frames that stay stable in strong sun
- Glass chosen side by side, south to north
- Frames sealed tight against steady wind
Why Eldorado homeowners call a Santa Fe crew
The drive down US 285 from our Pacheco Street base is a short one, so measuring, sample visits and follow-ups don't cost you extra. More importantly, we take the passive solar design of these homes seriously and won't swap out south glass without talking about what it does for the house.
Eldorado window questions
Our windows were built into the framing on site. Can they be replaced?
Yes. Site-glazed openings can take new factory-made fixed windows sized to the opening, or, where the wood framing is sound, new insulated glass set into the existing frames. We'll compare both for cost and appearance.
How do you reach clerestory windows near the ceiling?
We plan access during the first visit, using tall ladders, scaffolding or a lift depending on the height and the ground below. That plan and its cost are spelled out in the quote.
Do all the windows in an Eldorado house need the same glass?
Usually not. South-facing glass in a solar home typically gets a different coating than west or north windows. We recommend glass wall by wall.
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Bring your Eldorado windows up to date.
We'll measure every custom opening, plan access to the high ones, and quote windows that keep your solar design working.