A good number of the single-family homes in San Diego are part of a homeowners association (HOA), and just about all of the condos in the area part of some sort of association. Love them or hate them, they are a reality for many San Diego residents. When it comes to window replacement, living in an HOA community can add an extra step to the process. Many HOAs have a section in their Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) or Bylaws that address the process for making external changes to your home, including window replacement. Some HOAs have already outlined which brands and styles of replacement windows are approved for the homes in their community. When this is the case, all a homeowner will typically have to do is submit some paperwork showing that the windows they …
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Are Dual Pane Replacement Windows Really Better Than Single Pane Windows for San Diego Homes?
If you’re living in a San Diego home that still has single pane windows, you may have wondered if it’s really worth it to upgrade to dual pane replacement windows. To some people, dual pane windows can feel like a gimmick. It’s an extra pane of glass. How much of a difference can it really make? As it turns out, it can actually make a big difference! What Are Dual Pane Replacement Windows? First of all, let’s start by talking about what dual pane windows are. Dual pane windows are essentially windows that have two panes of glass installed within a window frame, with a space in between the panes. Replacement windows with dual panes are designed to fit in the exact spaces that your single pane windows currently occupy. Even in the most basic dual pane windows, the extra pane of …
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): What It Is and Why It Matters in Window Replacement in San Diego
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 …
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 …
