Question from Ian Greenberg
Debra,
I have MCS and I’m looking for a safe brand of Windows & Patio doors to use in my home. You have mentioned Jeld-Web Auralast in your column some time back, but there are also windows and doors made out of Fiberglass, steel and aluminum.
Can you recommend any other safe brands/Materials or let me know where I might find this information?
Thanks.
Debra’s Answer
From a toxicity viewpoint only, aluminum and steel would be safe for people with MCS.
Readers, what are your recommendations for these products?
I have been looking into replacement windows for over a year, and was told yesterday by Andrew Pace, owner of The Green Design Center (he serves over 6000 MCS customers nationwide) that aluminum is the best window for people with chemical sensitivities. The windows can be installed with inert insulation (Not foam) and sealed with No-Voc, MCS-safe caulking. Personally, I’m still looking into the details, so if anyone has other information, please post. Andrew is an amazing construction resource. His website is: http://www.thegreendesigncenter.com/about