here is a link for some info on windows from debra lynn dadd. i'm not
familiar with your area [i'm in texas], so not sure who can help you
with the actual work. good luck, jim

http://dld123.com/q&a/index.php?cid=5206


--- In buildhealthy@yahoogroups.com, "furryhalfpint" <jlknopp@...> wrote:
>
> Hello.
>
> I am Jeni Lynn, and my family is heavy metal toxic. In an attempt
> to rectify this tragedy, one of the things that my husband and I
> intend to do is make our home "greener" as we remodel various rooms.
>
> One of the projects that I would like to do is put new windows on
> our house. A problem that I run into with this is that the trim
> around the windows on the exterior of our home is painted with lead
> paint. Here are my questions:
>
> 1) Is there a recommendation as far as the specfic windows are
> concerned? Is there a specific brand that is non-toxic? Should I
> look into "replacement" windows or "new construction" windows when
> considering our lead predicament?
>
> 2) Is there a recommended company that I could contact to safely put
> in the windows and that is experienced with keeping the lead from
> contaminating my home during the project? We live in the Shenandoah
> Valley of VA.
>
> 3) Does anyone know how I could go about finding such a company if
> one is not already known?
>
> TIA!
> Jeni Lynn
>