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 are shopping for energy-efficient replacement windows in San Diego will focus on the type of Low-E glass used in a window, but will fail to look at the type of spacer used. Both are important. What is a Window Spacer? A spacer is the seal that separates the panes of glass in a dual pane window, …
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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 should take into account, but there are other factors as well. Here are three questions you should be able to answer about the San Diego replacement window company you choose to hire. Do They Carry the Types of Windows You Want? Not all replacement windows are created equal! Just like almost any …
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 expenses. They regularly have to do things like replace flooring, repaint walls, and fix things that are broken in their rental properties. So why would they consider an upgrade like replacement windows? First of all, landlords in California are required to maintain a safe living space for their …
If Sound Suppression Isn’t on Your List of Features You Want in Replacement Windows, Perhaps it Should Be!
Our San Diego replacement window company meets with many homeowners who want to replace their old windows because they are drafty or no longer function properly, or because they want new windows that are more energy efficient. Rarely do we meet with people who want new windows because they want the inside of their home to be quieter. However, after their new windows are installed, one of the comments we often get from our customers is how pleased they are with how quiet their home is with their new windows. In other words, they didn’t go into the process of purchasing replacement windows with sound suppression on their wish list, but they got it as a result of purchasing quality replacement windows, and they are loving it! Replacement windows with good sound suppression aren’t just for …
What Makes the Vinyl Used in Anlin’s Replacement Windows Great for San Diego Homes?
This blog post will be a little bit different than most of the articles we post on our website. We know that some of our customers like to get into the more technical aspects of replacement windows, so if you’re one of them, this blog post is for you! We wanted to delve into one of the factors that makes Anlin Windows, our preferred brand of replacement windows for San Diego homes, some of the best windows on the market—their vinyl. They call their unique vinyl formula MasterBlend. Before we get into the technical details, it’s important to note that Anlin Windows is a regional company. They only sell their replacement window products in the western United States. As such, they have formulated the vinyl used in their replacement windows specifically for the climates found in that …
