Many San Diego homes built in the latter half of the last century have windows with aluminum frames. This was the latest trend in window technology at the time—surpassing windows with wooden frames in popularity. Today, most homes are built with windows with vinyl frames. But what if you have one of those homes with aluminum frames? Should you replace them or keep them? Here are a few things to consider: Aluminum Is a Good Conductor of Heat You might remember from your high school science class that metals, including aluminum, tend to be good conductors of heat, meaning, they encourage heat transfer. This is a positive attribute when you’re dealing with something like a drink in an aluminum can, as you can quickly cool down the liquid inside the can by placing it in a refrigerator or …
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BM Windows Supports Wounded Warrior Project
San Diego is a military town. With multiple military bases in the area, it’s not unusual to see our men and women in uniform on a daily basis in San Diego and the surrounding areas. Here at BM Windows, we even have the pleasure of doing business with them from time to time and are happy to offer them a military discount—it’s the least we can do for their service to our country. But we wanted to take our support for members of the United States military one step further beyond giving a military discount on replacement windows. We wanted to support a reputable charity that benefits those who have served with a portion of the proceeds we receive from our replacement window sales. After much research and consideration, we decided to support the Wounded Warrior Project. What is the Wounded …
4 Things to Consider Before You Do a DIY Window Replacement in Your San Diego Home
San Diego is an expensive place to live, and many homeowners here try to save money by undertaking home improvement projects on their own. If you are handy and have the necessary tools, some spare time, and internet access (to watch YouTube tutorials on the project you intend to attempt), almost any home improvement project can be done. But there are certain home improvement projects that might be better left to the pros, and window replacement may be one of them. Here are four things to think about before you attempt a DIY window replacement. You Could Void Your Replacement Window Warranty All warranties have exception clauses. These tell you under what circumstances your warranty will become null and void. When it comes to replacement windows, all warranties will say that they are not …
Why You Want to Hire a San Diego Replacement Window Company with Longevity
New businesses pop up in San Diego every day, and occasionally one of them is a replacement window company. We don’t mind the competition—there’s plenty of work to go around, with more than a million housing units in San Diego County. But we want to caution people who are considering hiring a replacement window company that hasn’t been around very long. It’s not that a new replacement window company will do poor work—many of them are started by people who have been in the industry for a long time and know what they’re doing. The problem is that new companies often don’t stick around for very long. This doesn’t appear to be a problem on the surface, and you’re probably thinking, “Why do I care if the replacement window company I hire goes out of business? I’m only going to replace my …
What San Diego Homeowners Need to Know About Air Infiltration as it Pertains to Replacement Windows
Most of the San Diego homeowners we meet with want the most energy-efficient windows possible (or at least the most energy-efficient windows that are within their budget). Many replacement window companies focus mainly on a window’s U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient ratings, both of which are very important in determining the energy efficiency of a window, but they fail to mention a window’s air infiltration rating. What is Air Infiltration and Why Is it Important? Air infiltration, sometimes called air leakage, refers to the amount of air that is allowed to pass through a window. Windows with good air infiltration ratings allow very little air to move either in or out of your home through your windows, while those with poor ratings let in hot air during the summer months and cold …
