This blog post is for the more science-minded and math-minded individuals out there. You know who you are! We wanted to get into one of the metrics for comparing the energy efficiency of various replacement windows on the market: solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). SHGC is a standardized rating in the window replacement industry that allows us to compare “apples to apples” when it comes to a window’s insulating properties. This rating will tell you how good a window unit is at keeping solar heat from entering your home. SHGC ratings are determined by the National Fenestration Ratings Council (NFRC), which is an independent, third-party organization that evaluates just about every replacement window on the market, including those sold in San Diego. How Is SHGC Calculated? A …
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Why You Need an Installation Warranty with Window Replacement in San Diego
We know that warranties have gotten a bad reputation over the years. With all of the “extended warranty” scam calls that were going on a few years ago, as well as warranties that don’t actually offer any real coverage, people tend to be wary when they hear about warranties. It’s true—some warranties offer more value than others. Some are worth only the paper they’re printed on, while others can save you thousands of dollars if you use the coverage. When it comes to buying replacement windows, we highly encourage homeowners to purchase windows with a good warranty. This means purchasing windows that come with a lifetime warranty from a manufacturer that has a good reputation for standing behind their products, as well as warranty on the installation. For most homeowners, when they …
Are Anlin Windows Good Replacement Windows for San Diego Homes?
As you start your search for the best replacement windows for your San Diego home, you may come across some brand names you haven’t heard of before. Most people know about window brands like Milgard, Simonton, Pella, and Jeld-Wen. This is because these manufacturers advertise their products heavily in the media and online, and also because they are sold in retail stores throughout San Diego, so you inevitably see their displays as you roam the aisles of San Diego home improvement stores. But as you start to research replacement windows in earnest, there is another brand of windows that tends to come up—Anlin. Anlin is a brand of replacement windows that we at BM Windows have sold in San Diego for many years. This particular manufacturer has been recognized in the window industry as one …
Which Replacement Windows Are Best for Second Floor Rooms in San Diego Homes?
Many of the homeowners we work with live in homes that are more than one story. We regularly install replacement windows in two-story single-family homes, condos, townhomes, or even in homes that are part of small apartment complexes. If you are considering replacing the windows in your San Diego home and want to know if there is anything you should keep in mind when it comes to your second-story windows, read on! Replacement Window Styles to Consider for Second Story Rooms You can put just about any style of window in a second-story room, but there are egress requirements to consider for bedrooms. (You can read more about that here.) Basically, the California building code requires that bedrooms have a means of escape in case of an emergency, like a fire in the home. Sliding …
The Simple Way to Compare Performance Among Replacement Window Brands Sold in San Diego
Have you ever tried to compare seemingly similar items before making a purchase, only to find out that you weren’t actually comparing apples to apples? Maybe you were shopping for a new laptop computer. You probably found that the prices were all over the place. You could buy a Chromebook for around $150, but then you also saw a MacBook Pro for over $1,500. Is a MacBook Pro really ten times better than a Chromebook? Some might argue that it is, but it can be tough to compare the two just in terms of simple metrics. Fortunately, when you’re shopping for replacement windows, it’s a little easier to compare products. This is because pretty much all replacement windows on the market are evaluated by the same independent, third-party organization: the National Fenestration Ratings Council …
