We recently installed replacement windows and doors in the home of Paul W. of San Diego. His San Diego home needed a dozen new windows, as well as new French doors. After the job was done, Paul went to Yelp to leave us a review about his experience with the BM Windows team. Paul starts his review by saying, This company definitely qualifies for a top-notch review for the entire process from appraisal to competitive bid, installation, cleanup and follow through.” He also says, The sales rep … [Read more...]
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Here Comes the Warm Weather! Patio Door Options to Enjoy the San Diego Summer
Before you know it, summer will be here. If you’ve thought about adding patio doors to your San Diego home or replacing your old aluminum patio doors with new, energy-efficient vinyl patio doors, now is a great time to do it! We wanted to give you an idea of the options that are available from BM Windows for San Diego homeowners looking to install patio doors, as there are many more choices than just the two-panel sliders that used to be available. Two-Panel Patio Doors That being said, t … [Read more...]
An Architect’s Perspective on Replacement Windows and Doors for San Diego Homes
We recently spoke with Mark Grisafe, a residential architect in Southern California and owner of M. Grisafe Architects, to get his thoughts on replacement windows and doors. We wanted to give you another perspective that might help as you consider replacement windows and doors for your San Diego home. Q: What do the homeowners you work with cite as the main reasons for wanting to replace their windows and doors when doing a remodel? A: What I see most often is homeowners wanting new … [Read more...]
Quality Window and Door Installation Makes All the Difference for San Diego Homeowners
Almost every homeowner loves having improvements made to their home, but very few enjoy the actual home improvement process. It always seems to take longer than expected, it makes a mess of your living space, and it just disrupts your life in general. At BM Windows, we are dedicated to making one of your home improvement projects as painless as possible—the replacement of your windows and doors. We have a dedicated team of installation professionals that will show up as promised and work e … [Read more...]
Understanding Glazing Systems in Replacement Windows
Many of the homeowners we work with are shopping for replacement windows and doors for the first time and are under the assumption that any replacement window or door product they have installed in their San Diego home will make their home more energy efficient. And while it’s true that even entry-level dual pane windows are more energy efficient than most of the original windows in older homes, there are different levels of energy efficiency based on the materials used and the construction of t … [Read more...]
Add Sophistication to Your San Diego Home with French Hinged Doors
Installing French hinged patio doors (sometimes called swinging French doors) is a great way to add instant sophistication and architectural interest to your San Diego home. French doors are considered an upgrade to more standard sliding patio doors, and they can really help your home stand out. Two-panel French hinged doors differ from two-panel sliding patio doors in that both door panels can be operable, swinging out and away from the wall on hinges. With sliding patio doors, only one … [Read more...]
No Problems, Despite Record Rainfall in San Diego
If you can’t remember a time when it rained more in July than it did this past July, that’s because it never has. The rainfall we saw in San Diego in July 2015 broke a record that had stood for more than 100 years! We also saw a record broken for the most rain in a single day in July, which happened on July 25th, breaking a record that had stood since 1902! Despite the record rain, BM Windows didn’t receive any calls about leaks on the replacement windows and doors we had previously installed … [Read more...]
Understanding the Differences Between 2, 3 & 4-Panel Replacement Sliding Patio Doors for San Diego Homes
Lately we’ve been talking a lot about sliding patio doors, and for good reason. Sliding doors are extremely common, and most San Diego homes have at least one of them. San Diego homeowners wanting vinyl replacement patio doors installed into their homes have more options than they probably know. Not only can you choose from a two, three, or four-panel sliding patio door, but within each of those choices, there are additional options. Two-Panel Doors Three-Panel Doors Four-Panel D … [Read more...]
Helping San Diego Customers Navigate HOA Approvals for Replacement Windows and Doors
If you live in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA), you know that making changes to the exterior of your home can come with some additional paperwork and steps. Many HOAs have specific requirements when it comes to replacement windows and doors that must be adhered to. Other HOAs have processes in place that require you to submit plans for any exterior upgrades for approval. At BM Windows, we know the process can seem daunting, especially if you are new to home improvement … [Read more...]
Patio Door Installation for San Diego Homeowners
In a previous post, “Patio Door Basics and Why We Recommend Anlin for San Diego Homeowners”, we shared some of the basics about patio doors and some details about Anlin. One popular product line is Anlin’s Malibu Vinyl Sliding Patio Doors. This is their line of sliding patio doors, but they also offer swinging French patio doors. We also previously discussed styles, colors and hardware options for patio doors. In this post we’re talking about patio door installation. Like with most replace … [Read more...]
