Thank you! I see she recommends Marvin windows which I have already
been "eyeing." I know that we have a retailer in our area, so this
is a plus.

I'll keep trying to look into finding an experienced company that
could safely manage this job while containing the lead paint, but if
anyone happens to run across a company that can do this job or are
willing to travel for it, please let me know.

Thanks again!
Jeni Lynn

--- In buildhealthy@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ott" <jkott22@...> wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>