Alexandra Blakeslee

Alexandra Blakeslee is co-manager of Technoform North America’s market team focused on edge bond solutions for insulating glass in fenestration systems. She earned a master’s in sustainable environmental systems from Pratt Institute and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and music from the University of Akron. She is a member of the Façade Tectonics Institute and co-chairs its diversity committee in addition to participating in other industry associations. She can be reached at Alexandra.Blakeslee@technoform.com.

Combining lead abatement with window replacement

While many standards have decreased the amount of windows with lead-based paint, they unfortunately remain a part of existing multifamily housing. Increased funding is needed to incentivize the reduction of lead-based paint with replacement windows.