Patio Enclosures for Summer

Imagine being able to enjoy the beauty of your Denver backyard in the comfort of your own home, safely and securely.

Santa Fe Glass can make it happen with the installation of a beautiful sun room or screen room. Our glass installation professionals will make sure your new patio screen enclosure is everything you hoped it would be and more. From replacing the glass in your existing patio enclosure to installing a completely new glass solarium in your Denver home, the experts at Santa Fe Glass have you covered. 

Some of the patio enclosure services we offer for your Denver home include:

• Complete Patio Screen Enclosure Installation Services
• Patio Enclosure Repair and Replacement
• Emergency Patio Screen Enclosure Services Available
• Low-E Patio Enclosure Glass Available
• High Performance Patio Enclosure Glass Available

Even if you’ve never really thought about it before, there are actually many benefits to having a solarium in your house. Here are only a few of the reasons we think that patio enclosures are the best way to enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of your own home:

• Patio Enclosures are More Cost-Effective than Constructing a New Room
• Patio Enclosures Expand a Room to Provide Additional Space
• Sun Rooms are Easy to Install
• Your New Sun Room Will Help You Save Money on Heating and Cooling Costs
• Installing a Solarium Allows You to Experience the Beauty of All Four Seasons Indoors
• Your New Patio Screen Enclosure Allows You to Enjoy Fresh Air and Natural Sunlight
• Sun Rooms Add Value to Your Home

Call us today at (303) 777-4491 to learn more about our patio enclosures and sun rooms. We can’t wait to get started so you can enjoy the good weather as it approaches!

The History Behind Santa Fe Glass

Santa Fe Glass was originally established in the early 1920s selling paint and glass. Carl Westerberg began his career and got his union initiation May 20, 1931 in Local 930 of Denver, Colorado Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators & Paperhangers of America. After working in the trade for 8 years, he and a partner Charles Adams decided to buy Santa Fe Glass from Luster Waggoner. On a cold December 30, 1939 morning in Evergreen, Colorado, Mr. Adams and Carl Westerberg agreed to purchase Santa Fe Glass from Mr. Waggoner for the total sum of $3,335.05 and upon placing a deposit of $60.00, they began their adventure of business ownership.

After 5 years in business together, Charles Adams decided to sell his shares of Santa Fe Glass to Carl Westerberg for a total of $2,000. On July 27, 1945, Carl Westerberg began his run at sole ownership and operation of Santa Fe Glass. The company, from its inception, was located at 262 S. Santa Fe Drive. This building made several changes and grew to fit the operation. Gary Westerberg, Carl’s son, began his career working for his father at the family business as a young man. Gary then officially started in the glass business at Harding Glass in Kansas City MO. Gary came to work full-time with his father at Santa Fe Glass in 1964.

Carl and Gary worked together operating the commercial and residential glass business until Carl’s failing health and subsequent death in 1975. Gary then took over as owner and ran the business. Through the years, Gary’s children worked in the family business, providing commercial and residential glass services, including custom glass, glass replacement, glass installation, and much more. Santa Fe Glass sponsored youth baseball in the Columbine area and even had a couple championship youth teams. In 1990, Gary’s oldest son Chris was tragically killed working on a ranch while enrolled in the Veterinary School at Colorado State University. In the next couple years with the recent family tragedy and mounting financial pressures, Gary made the decision to close Santa Fe Glass. Gary closed the doors in July 1993 after ensuring that all debts were paid and the company was left with a good name.

Craig started his career in public safety and Clint stayed in the glass business. After 14 years of Santa Fe Glass being closed, while on a trip to Ft. Collins to present the endowed Christopher Nels Westerberg Memorial Scholarship at Colorado State University, Craig and Clint made the decision to look into the possibility of re-opening Santa Fe Glass. Then in July of 2006, Craig and Clint Westerberg re-opened Santa Fe Glass with the same phone number that was established in the 1940s before the advent of 7 digit telephone dialing. (Spruce-4491) Now we can be reached at 303-777-4491. Our office, which is now our commercial and residential glass showroom, is located at an updated newer, larger facility just a few miles south of the old facility and a block off of Santa Fe on Quincy at 1920 W. Quincy Ave.

How to Child-Proof Sliding Glass Doors

Bring a newborn baby home is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking events in a new parents’ life. That’s why it’s important to make sure everything in your home is completely childproof, especially any entrances to your home.

You might be familiar with how to baby-proof a door, but when it comes to sliding glass doors, it’s a whole different ball game. The locks on sliding glass doors are low to the ground and easily accessible by children, even ones who can only crawl. Not only does this issue need to be addressed, but children often don’t notice glass doors until they’re up close and personal with a big bruise on their foreheads. 

While we can’t give a ton of baby advice, we DO have some baby-proofing tips that will put your mind at ease when it comes to your baby and your sliding glass doors in particular. 

The first step in baby-proofing your door is to go out and purchase a sliding glass door lock at any home improvement store. Make sure you pick one up that’s specifically for children; they’re designed so that small kids can’t reach the locks. 

Installing the new lock isn’t tough at all. Slide the glass door open and place the latch on the door frame, centering it between the original lock and the door’s top frame. By doing this you’ll be placing the lock approximately five feet off the floor, and far away from little hands. Holding the latch in place (or have a friend help), drill holes into the frame that match the location of the holes in the latch. 

Place screws in those holes and shut the door. Remove the cover of the door lock and set the lock on the latch, closing the lock. Find the holes on the lock for screws and drill one of them into the sliding glass door. This will secure the lock while you place the rest of the screws in their rightful place. Once all the screws are placed into the lock, replace the lock cover. 

Now there’s no way your child can open your sliding glass door. However, not knowing what a glass door is, they can still run into it. Put some fun stickers and window decals towards the bottom of the glass door, about eye level with a toddler. Use brightly colored stickers or fun characters that will not only stop a baby from running into a clear door, but will also provide some easy entertainment. It’s a win-win!

While your newborn won’t be running around and opening doors for a while, it’s never too early to take precaution. Then, once they’re on their feet and unstoppable, you’ll feel at ease… at least when it comes to the doors in your home!

Low-E Windows at Santa Fe Glass

Here at Santa Fe Glass, we’re proud to provide the best glass installation to our Denver area customers. One of the services we provide for commercial projects is the installation, repair and replacement of storefront windows.

From emergency repair services to providing our customers with storefront glass window hardware, we’re got our finger on the pulse when it comes to covering everything needed when installing commercial storefront glass. That’s why we go the extra mile when determining what will be at the forefront of your business by using only the best materials, like low-e glass. 

Low-e glass is a special type of glass that reflects outside temperatures back to its source. Short for low-emissivity, low-e glass is covered with a very fine layer of metallic coating. This type of glass used in windows is the perfect way to better monitor the amount of hot or cold air that is entering your home or business. It reduces 30-50% of energy loss from the inside, saving you money and regulating the temperature.

For storefront windows, low-e glass can be incredibly beneficial for businesses, and they greatly cut down on heating and cooling expenses. There are a number of varieties of low-e glass windows available on the market. Taking climate and location into account, we’re able to choose the best one for your storefront your business. 

Call us today at (303) 777-4491 to learn more about our storefront glass window replacement services and why low-e glass windows are an exceptional choice for commercial use.