Why You Should Consider Regional Manufacturers for Your San Diego Replacement Windows

Here at BM Windows, we are big fans of some of the smaller, regional manufacturers of replacement windows for San Diego homes! So much so that we went through the process to become authorized dealers for a couple of these manufacturers—specifically Anlin Windows and Doors and Monte Verde Windows & Doors.

We could have just opted to sell windows from companies that allow anyone to sell and install their windows. It certainly would have been much easier. But we wanted to be able to offer our customers better quality windows and patio doors. To become an authorized dealer of Anlin and Monte Verde products, we had to go through the manufacturers’ approval processes and also had to complete factory training on how to properly install them.

All of this is worth the effort when we hear from our customers how much they love their new windows from Anlin and Monte Verde!

The Benefits of Replacement Windows from Smaller, Regional Manufacturers

Every once in a while, we have customers who are hesitant to purchase windows from smaller, regional manufacturers of replacement windows, such as Anlin and Monte Verde. Instead, they want to go with a brand they’re more familiar with—brands like Milgard or Simonton. They’ve typically seen these companies’ beautiful ads in home improvement magazines or seen their commercials while watching their favorite home improvement shows.

Replacement windows made by some of the larger, national manufacturers are by no means bad windows. They will almost certainly be an improvement over the older, single-pane windows you might currently have in your home. However, if you want the best bang for your buck, going with windows made specifically for your region is typically a better way to go!

Anlin and Monte Verde both specialize in windows and doors for the Western region of the United States, where temperatures are mild in the winter, and hot and dry in the summer. Their research and development departments can concentrate their efforts on creating the best windows and doors specifically for this type of climate. They don’t have to also spend their time designing products that can withstand hurricane force winds or subzero temperatures, like the national manufacturers do.

In addition, because regional manufacturers don’t have to appeal to a national audience, they don’t have to advertise nationally. While you still might see their ads on occasion, they aren’t spending nearly the amount on advertising that brands like Milgard and Simonton are.

Both of these things can save you money on replacement windows and doors for your San Diego home. In addition, some of the well-known brands charge a higher price simply because they can! They are household names that people ask for. That popularity allows them to command a higher price, even if the quality of their windows doesn’t justify it. In other words, if you go with a popular national brand, part of what you’re paying for is simply the name recognition.

Now, let’s talk about quality. Most San Diego homeowners are looking to replace their windows and patio doors because their old ones are no longer functioning properly. They are hard to open and close and/or they are doing little to keep out the heat and cold. Since they are going to be spending a good amount of money to replace their windows, homeowners generally want whatever they buy to be high quality and durable. Anlin and Monte Verde are well known for being both. Their windows and doors are made with quality materials and are well constructed. They consistently get top ratings from independent, third-party organizations that specialize in testing the energy efficiency and durability of products.

So, to sum up, by going with a regional manufacturer of replacement windows, you can often get better windows and doors at a lower price than the windows and doors you could purchase from a well-known national brand. The replacement windows we sell at BM Windows also come with a great manufacturer’s warranty, coupled with our own installation guarantee.

To learn more about Anlin and Monte Verde replacement windows for San Diego homes, contact us at BM Windows. If you’re ready to get a quote on new windows and patio doors, we can set up an in-home appointment for you as well.