The replacement window industry is unlike a lot of other industries that sell products to consumers. In many cases, a consumer can take one look at a product and tell if it’s well made or poorly made. On a more cheaply manufactured product, certain parts may look flimsy, or the product could just not feel as solid as you think it should. When it comes to replacement windows, a lot of the products on the market look very much the same—especially if you’re only looking at vinyl replacement … [Read more...]
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Fiberglass vs. Vinyl Replacement Windows: Which is Better for San Diego Homes?
We sometimes get asked at BM Windows about fiberglass replacement windows, usually from a customer who has heard that they’re “better” than vinyl replacement windows. While it’s true that fiberglass windows have certain characteristics that could be considered better than vinyl windows, we want to explain why we don’t think they tip the scale in the favor of fiberglass (and why we’ve chosen not to sell them at our San Diego replacement window company). It All Comes Down to Value In our years … [Read more...]
What You Should Know Before You Buy Replacement Windows from a San Diego Lowe’s Home Improvement Store
If you own a home in San Diego, you’ve probably been to a Lowe’s home improvement store at one time or another. Lowe’s and other “big box” home improvement stores like it, used to be places where DIYers went to buy the supplies they needed to complete projects on their own. But today, these stores offer all types of home services, from kitchen cabinet installation to garage door installation, and yes, replacement window installation. Many San Diego homeowners start their search for … [Read more...]
Our Replacement Windows for San Diego Homes Are a Perfect Fit
When you are going through the process of choosing replacement windows for your San Diego home, you want the new windows to fit in, aesthetically speaking, with the style of your home. You want them to look like they were always a part of the house. Sleek, streamlined windows, for example, will look out of place in a traditional home, while windows with thicker frames and grids will throw off the whole look of a modern or mid-century modern home. At BM Windows, our team members are here to help … [Read more...]
Does Your San Diego Home Have Old Aluminum Windows? Here’s What You Should Know
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...]
