Not everyone wants the same thing when it comes to replacement windows. Some San Diego homeowners like the more traditional-looking windows with wide frames that mimic the wood windows found in older homes. Others prefer a more contemporary look, with slim frames. For the second group, Anlin has come out with a new series of window products called the “Panoramic Series.” These windows feature slim-profile framing that maximize the glass area, giving homeowners a larger viewing area, and also allwoing in more natural light. You might be thinking, “Won’t the additional glass area make the windows less energy efficient?” Normally, that would be the case, but Anlin’s high-performance glass systems ensure that all of the windows in the Panoramic Series exceed Energy Star requirements—even …
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Happy Mother’s Day from BM Windows in San Diego!
We wanted to take a break from our usual blog posts about replacement windows to wish all of the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day! We recognize that being a mom is one of the hardest jobs there is. In our opinion, there should be more than just one day a year when we celebrate the moms in our lives. But based on the moms we know, they wouldn’t have it any other way. Moms are the best at making sure everyone else is taken care of before they take any time for themselves. If you have a mom (or mother figure) in your life, make sure you take the time to make her day special. Don’t just do what you think you should do or get her the same gifts everyone else is giving their moms (or the mothers of their children) for Mother’s Day. Do what you know she would love. That may mean giving …
Window Art: A History of Stained Glass
The history of windows is an interesting study, but perhaps even more so is the history of stained glass windows. Used as a form of art in churches and other places, stained glass gives us glimpses into the periods of time when Gothic and Renaissance architecture flourished. Stained glass windows are basically a type of mosaic, made up of pieces of colored glass and fit together to form a design. The pieces are traditionally joined by thin lead strips. The colored glass is made either by adding metallic salts during the making of the glass, or painted on the glass after its manufacture, and then fused to the glass using a kiln. The earliest windows that could be called stained glass windows have been found in churches built in the 4th and 5th centuries, and were made of thinly sliced …
Here Comes the Warm Weather! Patio Door Options to Enjoy the San Diego Summer
Before you know it, summer will be here. If you’ve thought about adding patio doors to your San Diego home or replacing your old aluminum patio doors with new, energy-efficient vinyl patio doors, now is a great time to do it! We wanted to give you an idea of the options that are available from BM Windows for San Diego homeowners looking to install patio doors, as there are many more choices than just the two-panel sliders that used to be available. Two-Panel Patio Doors That being said, two-panel sliding patio doors are still a popular option for San Diego homeowners, especially if you are just looking to replace your current patio door with one of a similar size. These doors have two large panes of glass, with one panel sliding over the other to open. You probably have experience …
Replacement Window and Door Screens: The Details Can Make a Difference for Your San Diego Home
Our customers always have lots of questions about window and door products we sell, bur rarely do they ask about the screens that come with them. Maybe they assume window screens are pretty much all the same. Believe it or not, the screens on your replacement windows and doors can really make a difference in the visibility of the scenery through your windows. The type of screen you choose can also affect the amount of heat and UV rays that are let into your home. Not to mention, some window and door screens are just better made—with higher quality materials and better construction methods—and will be more durable than others. That being said, we wanted to give you some information on the types of screens that are available with the replacement window and door products we sell to our …
