It’s no secret that we love the Anlin brand of replacement windows here at BM Windows! They are our go-to recommendation for any homeowner looking for high-quality, energy-efficient replacement windows in San Diego. Not too long ago, we dedicated one of our blog posts to the glass used in Anlin windows—glass manufactured by Cardinal Glass Industries, one of the top glass manufacturers in the world! They make insulated glass units (IGU) that help keep out solar heat and UV rays and that have a very low seal failure rate compared to other IGUs in the industry. The fact that Anlin uses IGUs from Cardinal Glass is one of the reasons we highly recommend their windows to our clients. In this blog post, we want to talk about another important component of Anlin replacement windows—their …
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Replacement Windows in San Diego Installed by Our Own Trained Professionals
Did you know that many of the replacement windows installed in San Diego were installed by people who have never received any training in window installation? It’s true. Throughout San Diego, you’ll find windows installed by handymen, general construction crews that work for contracting companies, and even some installed by DIYers. Now, the installation work in some of these homes may be perfectly fine, but if you are looking into having replacement windows installed in your San Diego home, you will want to look for a company that uses installers who have been trained specifically in window installation to help ensure that yours are installed correctly. Here at BM Windows, we only use our own team of highly trained replacement window installers. These guys know windows! They have …
Window Replacement in San Diego from a Locally Owned Business
If you’re like many people, you prefer to support small, local, family businesses above large, publicly owned companies. Not only do you like the idea of supporting families in your community over corporations, but small businesses, in general, tend to provide better service and customer support. But sometimes, it’s just more convenient or more affordable to go with a “big box” store. In many cases, they have more options and better prices. However, this isn’t typically the case in the replacement window industry and especially when you work with BM Windows! Window Replacement in San Diego at a Great Price The biggest issue people tend to have with supporting small businesses is that they can be more expensive than working with a larger company, but at BM Windows, we offer …
Window Replacement in San Diego for Homes in HOAs
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 …
Breaking Down the Steps for Window Replacement in San Diego
For some people, the thought of taking on a big project can feel overwhelming, including a big home improvement project. It’s not just the cost involved, either. It’s all the unknowns, including the various steps that are involved, the time each of them will take, and the order in which they need to be completed. When it comes to window replacement in San Diego, the process can feel daunting if you’ve never experienced it before. Where do you even start? How do you choose the right windows for your home and the right company to install them? How long will your home be under construction? These are all very valid questions! In this blog post, we will break down the steps involved with window replacement for San Diego homes and hopefully make the process feel a bit less overwhelming and …
