Replacement windows on the Eastside
Swapping out tired windows in an Eastside adobe without losing its character
Off Canyon Road, Acequia Madre and Camino del Monte Sol, windows tend to be small, set deep in thick earthen walls, and in many cases decades older than anything a manufacturer still makes. Replacing them here is careful, one-opening-at-a-time work.
Before any window is ordered
Much of the Eastside sits inside the Downtown and Eastside historic district, so new windows on a visible elevation may need city approval first. We confirm that for your address at the start, gather photos and product details for the application, and hold the order until the plan is approved.
For windows the review doesn't cover, such as some rear or interior-courtyard openings, we'll still recommend profiles that sit comfortably next to the rest of the house.
Matching what's already in the wall
The goal on most Eastside homes is a new window that reads as if it has always been there.
| Original wood casements | Wood or wood-clad casements with narrow sightlines and the same lite pattern, often true divided lites. |
|---|---|
| Territorial double-hungs | Double-hungs with matching sash proportions, set back to the original depth so the trim and pediment still line up. |
| Fixed lights and small square openings | Made-to-measure fixed units, with glass that insulates far better than the single pane it replaces. |
| Mismatched past replacements | A chance to bring an elevation back to one consistent style, subject to whatever review applies. |
Working inside a walled compound
- Deliveries planned around narrow lanes and limited street parking
- Units carried through zaguanes and gates by hand, with flagstone and plantings protected
- One opening at a time, so the house is never left wide open
- Photo updates for owners who are away part of the year
Why our crew for Eastside homes
The Eastside is a short drive from our Pacheco Street base, which makes it easy to come back for a second measurement, a sample to hold up against the wall, or a meeting with your architect.
We expect to find soft plaster, wood lintels and openings that don't match each other, and we plan for them rather than discovering them halfway through.
Eastside window replacement questions
Can you replace windows in an Eastside casita or guesthouse too?
Yes. Casitas and guest quarters are often built the same way as the main house, and we can include them in the same quote and review application so the whole property is handled together.
I'm only in Santa Fe part of the year. Can the project happen while I'm away?
It can. We can coordinate access with you or a property manager, send photos at each stage, and schedule a final walk-through for when you're back in town.
Will the new windows sit at the same depth in the wall as the old ones?
That's our default on historic Eastside homes. Keeping the original setback preserves the shadow line on the facade and the deep sill inside, which is a big part of how these houses look.
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Let's look at your Eastside windows together.
We'll note every opening, flag what may need review, and give you repair and replacement options side by side.