Sandia Sunrooms Blog

The Albuquerque region sees an average of 3,400+ hours of sunshine every year, making it a place where local residents are much more focused on escaping the heat than preparing for a traditional winter. However, even in New Mexico, the weather can be unsettled and surprisingly chilly—with most night...

Sandia Sunrooms & Windows has been working in the Albuquerque area since 1999, helping local homeowners increase the value, curb appeal, energy efficiency, and usable square footage of their homes. For many of our clients, a sunroom addition or window upgrade is only the beginning of their&...

In one recent news article posted on abc7news.com, a couple in San Jose, California faces 33 felony charges for defrauding clients of over $800,000 for disastrous contract work, including unsatisfactory sunroom constructions. Though this particular case&n...

When you are planning on improving the backyard area, it can be difficult to decide how to proceed. There are so many options to choose from, such as decks, patios, sunroom additions, and patio covers. At Sandia Sunrooms & Windows, we have a selection of products for New Mexico homeown...

Summers in New Mexico can be grueling, especially without adequate protection from the baking heat of the dry, desert climate. Good, high-quality windows are important in Alameda, and play an important role in helping regulate the temperature inside your home—keeping it cool in the summer and warm i...

Doing a project yourself is a great way to save money, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right choice in every situation. Changing out cabinet hardware is one thing, but what about more complicated projects, like window and door installations? If you’re thinking about installing sliding glass doors o...

Both bay windows and bow windows have the ability to completely transform the appearance of the interior and exterior of your home. They project out from your house, giving you some extra space inside and adding visual interest and dimension to the outside. These replacement windows are a cost-effec...

Now that the holidays are in full swing, your schedule is probably full to the brim with party planning, decorating, gift-hunting, baking… And the list goes on. With so much excitement in the air, you may feel too hurried to worry about regular home improvement projects—but if you can spare the ti...

At Sandia Sunrooms & Windows, we strive to provide two things to our neighbors in Albuquerque, New Mexico: innovative products and outstanding customer service. For years, the Marvin family of brands has helped us make good on the first part of our pursuit by allowing us to offer their incredibl...

Whether you've lived in Albuquerque for many decades or just a few months, you know that we see a lot of sun. But do you know just how much "a lot of sun" actually is? According to the National Climactic Data Center, Albuquerque gets on average 3,418 hours of sunshine per year. That comes out to ove...