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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What to Look for in a San Diego Replacement Window Company: Good Communication
This post is one is a series titled “What to Look for in a Replacement Window Company.” Not all San Diego replacement window companies are the same, so we wanted to do a series that would inform homeowners about what they should be looking for in a company when they decide it’s time to replace their home’s windows and doors. Buying replacement windows for your home is unlike most other purchases you make for your home. If you need a new appliance, for example, you go to a store, find one … [Read more...]
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...]
More than a Sales Team: Our Consultants Are Replacement Window Experts!
In-home salespeople can sometimes get a bad name. Just about everyone has experienced a pushy salesperson that made them feel uncomfortable. Either they wouldn’t take “no” for an answer or they made you rush into making a decision that you weren’t ready to make. Some even use guilt or peer pressure to try to make a sale. It’s unfortunate, but pushy salespeople probably aren’t going anywhere anytime soon because their tactics often work. What’s more, many salespeople in the home improvement … [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...]
