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No Lead Left Behind

5/29/2014

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 Many homes and condominiums built before 1978 have lead-based paint. Paint that has chipped or is deteriorating, or on surfaces that rub together such as windows and doors, creates lead dust which can pose serious health hazards to occupants and visitors.

If your home was built before 1978, there is a good chance it has lead-based paint. In 1978, the federal government banned consumer uses of lead-containing paint, but some states banned it even earlier. Lead from paint, including lead-contaminated dust, is one of the most common causes of lead poisoning.

Are you wondering what this stamp means?

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It means that PORTALS was lead certified by the Environmental Protection Agency. We have taken extra steps to ensure the safety of our clients while we perform our work.
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How to select wood windows?

5/15/2014

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If you're not sure which kind of windows to get, let us offer a suggestion: wood. It's a light, strong, and attractive material. It's a good insulator, it's moderately priced, and it can be milled into an unlimited array of shapes and profiles. Plus, with a bit of regular care, it'll last indefinitely. The big problem is finding the right type and style for your house among the myriad choices and manufacturers. It's enough to make your head hurt. - Mark FeirerThis Old House magazine

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20350843,00.html

Let PORTALS do the legwork for you. We can provide custom quotes for you from our business partners at local window manufacturers.



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Silly Putty...Not So Silly

5/8/2014

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Cracked and/or missing window putty can cause gaps that invite water infiltration into your window system and rot .  Even small cracks and/or gaps can cost homeowners thousands of dollars over time.
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Wood dry rot can cause extensive damage to not only your windows, but also other areas of your home including framing and structural members.  Call PORTALS for a free estimate to see how we can help you save your money by increasing the life of your windows.
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Functional windows can be deceiving!

5/1/2014

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 On a recent job, I removed my client's window and pulled the hinges off the sash with my bare hands.  Rusting hinges is a sign that external elements have infiltrated your window system and could be causing water damage and rot.  Restoration and proper maintenance of wood windows is absolutely necessary to preserve the life of your windows. Call us for a free estimate to determine if your wood windows need tune up, replacement services, or weather stripping.
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Stay Cool!

4/21/2014

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With such a warm winter, we had an early reminder this year to spring into action to keep ourselves cool this summer. PORTALS offers weathering stripping on existing and newly installed windows.

http://www.jlconline.com/windows/weatherstripping-double-hung-windows.aspx

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April 15th, 2014

4/15/2014

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Do you ever wonder how preservationists stay informed and connected? California Preservation Foundation is the state-wide organization for historic-minded individuals. The CPF annual conference is next week in Monterey. Are you attending?

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