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 … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
San Diego Replacement Window Customer Gives BM Windows 5 Stars!
Recently, BM Windows received a great review from one of our many satisfied customers. Navid T. of San Diego took the time to write a lengthy review outlining his experience with our company and also gave us Yelp’s highest rating—five stars! We know that many of our customers find us on online review sites like Yelp, so it’s always great when a past customer goes into detail about their experience with our San Diego replacement window company like Navid did. He reviewed all aspects of our … [Read more...]
Considering Buying Replacement Windows from a San Diego Home Depot?
If you’ve ever been in a Home Depot (and who hasn’t?), you’ve likely noticed that they sell windows. They have beautiful displays and friendly salespeople poised to sell you the windows and doors you need to upgrade your home and make it more energy efficient. Before you sign a contract with your local San Diego Home Depot for replacement windows and doors, here are a few things to consider. You’re Dealing with a Middle Man When you go with Home Depot for replacement windows and … [Read more...]
Want Energy-Efficient Windows for Your San Diego Home? Look for Windows with a Good Spacer
Here’s another blog post for all of you out there who love to learn about the technical details of a product before you purchase it. In this post, we’ll focus on window spacers in general, as well as on the spacers used in the Anlin replacement windows we sell to our San Diego customers. Window spacers are one of the most overlooked aspects of windows, but are also one of the most important components when it comes to determining how energy efficient a window is (or isn’t). Most people who … [Read more...]
What You Should Know Before You Hire a San Diego Replacement Window Company
Most San Diego homeowners know that they should get more than one quote when they are considering replacing the windows in their home, and many of them do. They contact multiple San Diego replacement window companies, listen to their sales pitches, and get estimates on how much it will cost to replace the windows and doors in their home. Then, they often compare the estimates they receive and go with the least expensive company. The price of replacement windows is definitely something you … [Read more...]
Replacement Windows for Your San Diego Rental Property
Owning rental properties in San Diego can be a great business or side business. There is good money to be made if you do it right. Staying on top of upgrades to your rental properties is one way to help ensure that you get top dollar from your renters and keep them living in your home long term. One upgrade that you may want to consider for your San Diego rental property is replacement windows. Why Would a Landlord Consider Replacement Windows? We understand that landlords have a lot of … [Read more...]
