New businesses pop up in San Diego every day, and occasionally one of them is a replacement window company. We don’t mind the competition—there’s plenty of work to go around, with more than a million housing units in San Diego County. But we want to caution people who are considering hiring a replacement window company that hasn’t been around very long. It’s not that a new replacement window company will do poor work—many of them are started by people who have been in the industry for a long time and know what they’re doing. The problem is that new companies often don’t stick around for very long. This doesn’t appear to be a problem on the surface, and you’re probably thinking, “Why do I care if the replacement window company I hire goes out of business? I’m only going to replace my …
anlin replacement windows and doors for san diego
Anlin is one of the top brands of replacement windows and doors for San Diego homes! This reputable manufacturer makes top-quality windows and doors with all the features San Diego homeowners are looking for, such as energy-saving technology, decorative options, safety and security features, and more. They also offer the most popular window styles found in San Diego homes, as well as energy-efficient sliding patio doors and French patio doors.
Anlin has one of the best warranties in the replacement window industry, with a True Double Lifetime warranty and Accidental Glass Breakage coverage for residential installations. Anlin truly stands behind every product they manufacture! Here at BM Windows, we’ve been selling Anlin products in San Diego for many years, and our customers love them! Read more about Anlin and their products in the blog posts below.
What San Diego Homeowners Need to Know About Air Infiltration as it Pertains to Replacement Windows
Most of the San Diego homeowners we meet with want the most energy-efficient windows possible (or at least the most energy-efficient windows that are within their budget). Many replacement window companies focus mainly on a window’s U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient ratings, both of which are very important in determining the energy efficiency of a window, but they fail to mention a window’s air infiltration rating. What is Air Infiltration and Why Is it Important? Air infiltration, sometimes called air leakage, refers to the amount of air that is allowed to pass through a window. Windows with good air infiltration ratings allow very little air to move either in or out of your home through your windows, while those with poor ratings let in hot air during the summer months and cold …
Want Energy-Efficient Windows for Your San Diego Home? Look for Windows with a Good Spacer
Here’s another blog post for all of you out there who love to learn about the technical details of a product before you purchase it. In this post, we’ll focus on window spacers in general, as well as on the spacers used in the Anlin replacement windows we sell to our San Diego customers. Window spacers are one of the most overlooked aspects of windows, but are also one of the most important components when it comes to determining how energy efficient a window is (or isn’t). Most people who are shopping for energy-efficient replacement windows in San Diego will focus on the type of Low-E glass used in a window, but will fail to look at the type of spacer used. Both are important. What is a Window Spacer? A spacer is the seal that separates the panes of glass in a dual pane window, …
Replacement Windows for Your San Diego Rental Property
Owning rental properties in San Diego can be a great business or side business. There is good money to be made if you do it right. Staying on top of upgrades to your rental properties is one way to help ensure that you get top dollar from your renters and keep them living in your home long term. One upgrade that you may want to consider for your San Diego rental property is replacement windows. Why Would a Landlord Consider Replacement Windows? We understand that landlords have a lot of expenses. They regularly have to do things like replace flooring, repaint walls, and fix things that are broken in their rental properties. So why would they consider an upgrade like replacement windows? First of all, landlords in California are required to maintain a safe living space for their …
If Sound Suppression Isn’t on Your List of Features You Want in Replacement Windows, Perhaps it Should Be!
Our San Diego replacement window company meets with many homeowners who want to replace their old windows because they are drafty or no longer function properly, or because they want new windows that are more energy efficient. Rarely do we meet with people who want new windows because they want the inside of their home to be quieter. However, after their new windows are installed, one of the comments we often get from our customers is how pleased they are with how quiet their home is with their new windows. In other words, they didn’t go into the process of purchasing replacement windows with sound suppression on their wish list, but they got it as a result of purchasing quality replacement windows, and they are loving it! Replacement windows with good sound suppression aren’t just for …
