We install a lot of double hung and single hung windows in homes throughout San Diego. They are some of the most popular styles of windows out there, fitting well in spaces needing a vertically oriented window. The Difference Between Double Hung and Single Hung Windows Double hung and single hung windows look very similar—both have a distinct upper and lower portion. The difference, however, is that in a double hung window, both the upper and lower sashes are operable, while in a single hung w … [Read more...]
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Sliding and Swinging Patio Doors from Anlin That Are Built to Last in Your San Diego Home
Do you have an older sliding patio door in your San Diego home that doesn’t slide as smoothly as it once did? If you do, you’re not the only one. Many of the sliding patio doors with aluminum frames that were originally installed in many San Diego homes have seen better days. We’ve been to the homes of more than one San Diego family in which the sliding patio door is completely unusable—not able to be opened or closed at all anymore. Not only is this inconvenient, but it can also present a safety … [Read more...]
Anlin Replacement Windows: Why We Recommend them to Our San Diego Customers
At BM Windows, one of the replacement window brands we often quote to potential customers is Anlin. We are true believers in their products and have a great amount of respect for the company and how they do business. We often find ourselves needing to educate potential customers about Anlin replacement window products, since the company isn’t necessarily a “household name” like Milgard or Simonton. But just because a company has a more recognizable name or brand doesn’t mean its better. It may … [Read more...]
BM Windows: A Top Replacement Window and Door Company, and Not Just in San Diego
You probably have never heard of Door & Window Market Magazine. That’s okay—most people haven’t. It’s a publication tailored to the fenestration industry, and it allows window companies like BM Windows stay on top of new replacement window products coming to the market, as well as the latest industry news. It is a respected publication and one that we read whenever it comes across our desk. Why do we mention Door & Window Market Magazine? Well, for the past four years, they have put ou … [Read more...]
Is Spending Your Tax Refund on Replacement Windows a Good Idea?
It’s that time of year when everyone has either filed their 2017 tax returns or will be doing so shortly. According to a recent survey by Credit Karma, 62% of Americans plan to get a refund when they file their taxes this year. Last year, taxpayers received an average of $2,728 back from the government in the form of state and federal refunds. If you are one of them, congratulations! It’s always nice to get a chunk of extra cash (even though it is really just your own money that you overpaid t … [Read more...]
How Long Will My Replacement Windows Last?
As replacement window and door experts in San Diego, this is a question we get a lot. Even if you purchase the most inexpensive replacement windows on the market, installing a whole house worth of windows is a sizable investment in your San Diego home. So, it’s understandable that people would want to know how long their vinyl replacement windows can be expected to last. The answer to how long your replacement windows will last depends mainly on two factors: The quality of the window and … [Read more...]
Want Replacement Windows for Your San Diego Home Before Summer? Start Planning Now
It may seem too early to start thinking about summer—it’s still winter after all! Many of our customers want to have their new windows installed before the hot summer months get here. This typically makes spring the busiest time of year in the replacement window industry. As soon as the weather starts warming up, we start getting more calls from people who want energy-efficient windows and doors installed before summer. Spring isn’t just busy for our San Diego replacement window compa … [Read more...]
Carlsbad Customer Offers 3 Great Reasons for Choosing Us for Replacement Windows
Salespeople in any industry often get a bad reputation. It’s not always undeserved, either. Salespeople can be pushy, misleading, and may fail to offer any sort of follow-up support once they “close the deal.” At BM Windows, it is our goal to offer a different sort of sales experience for our San Diego replacement window customers. Recently, we received a review from Linda R. in Carlsbad that tells us we are meeting our goal of providing a positive sales experience. Linda met with our sa … [Read more...]
Flipping a House in San Diego? Choose the Right Replacement Windows
House flipping has become increasingly popular in the last ten years or so, probably because of all of the cable television shows featuring people making lots of money by buying houses on the cheap, renovating them, and reselling them for big bucks. Some of our San Diego replacement window customers even flip houses as their full-time jobs! If you’re a house flipper, or thinking about getting into flipping houses to earn some extra income, you may not think that the windows you choose to i … [Read more...]
A Message to Owners of Coastal Homes: Check Replacement Window Warranties Carefully
When you’re shopping for replacement windows for your San Diego home, you may not think to read through the warranty information that window salespeople give you. You may think all replacement window warranties are pretty much the same, and you would be mostly right. All reputable replacement window manufacturers will cover their products in the case of product defects, and some will even replace glass that is accidentally broken. But just like any warranty, there are limitations, and those d … [Read more...]
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