BM Windows specializes in vinyl replacement windows and doors. Why vinyl? Because it is one of the best materials out there for replacement windows and doors. In this post, we will outline some of the advantages of vinyl, which will explain why we recommend and install vinyl windows in our San Diego customers’ homes. But first, a little history about vinyl windows. Vinyl windows were first manufactured in Germany in 1954, due to a shortage of wood and the high cost of aluminum following World War II. Vinyl windows were brought to the United States in 1964, and became increasingly popular in the 1970s during the energy crisis, when homeowners were looking for ways to save energy. Today, more than half of the replacement windows sold are made with vinyl. Facts About Vinyl Vinyl is …
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Pet Doors for Your San Diego Replacement Sliding Glass Doors
At BM Windows, we install a lot of replacement sliding glass doors for our San Diego customers every year. A popular option with replacement sliding patio doors is an in-glass pet door. Pet doors offer benefits to both homeowners and the pets themselves. Your pets will have the freedom to come and go as they please, and with easier access to the outdoors, they will be happier and healthier. For homeowners, pet doors keep you from having to play “doorman” to your four-legged friends, and they protect your doors from the scratches that come from your pet clawing at the door to get in or out. Here are some common questions we get about in-glass pet doors: Will a Pet Door Make My Patio Doors Less Energy-Efficient? Our Freedom+ in-glass pet doors are designed to work with Anlin’s Malibu …
Don’t Let Lead Paint in Your San Diego Home Deter You from Replacing Your Windows
If you live in an older home in San Diego (a home built prior to 1978), chances are, it has lead paint somewhere in it, including the areas around its current windows. You may want to replace the original windows in your home with modern, energy-efficient windows, but are unsure of how to deal with the lead paint. Should you have it removed? Paint over it? Is it best just to leave it alone? Lead paint can be hazardous, but only when it is disturbed, or when it begins to flake or peel, creating lead dust. When people, especially children, inhale lead dust, they may experience a range of health problems. That said, there are ways to safely remove windows containing lead-based paint, allowing you to have the benefits of energy-efficient replacement windows without contaminating the air in …
San Diego Replacement Window Customer Impressed with Quality Products and Installation
Mina F. in San Diego, one of the customers we had the pleasure of working with recently, left us a great review on Yelp that we wanted to share with you. In addition to giving BM Windows a five star rating, she also explained why she was so happy with the level of service and the quality of replacement window and door products she received from BM Windows. Mina had previously replaced a few of the windows in her home using another replacement window company in San Diego. She was less than impressed with the results. They damaged the stucco on her home where the new windows were installed, and the latches on the windows began to fall off after only a year! So when it came time to replace the remaining windows and doors in her home, Mina called BM Windows. In total, we installed 10 …
Replacement Window Myth #4: Replacing Windows and Doors is a Major Intrusion on Your Life
We often hear from people who are hesitant to replace their windows and doors because they are afraid of the disruption it will cause to their lives. We get it—no one likes living in a construction zone. Your house is in a constant state of disarray, there is a complete lack of privacy; not to mention all the noise and dust created by the project. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. BM Windows has been installing windows and doors in San Diego for many years, and one of the things our customers consistently tell us is that they are pleasantly surprised at how unobtrusive the installation process is. Our expert installation teams can often even complete replacement window and door projects in just one day! How is that possible? It’s because they are highly trained specialists in …
