AMSCO Windows is a manufacturer of new and replacement windows headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company has been in business for more than 60 years and prides itself on its “adoption of evolving manufacturing technologies.” They offer both vinyl and composite widows, with several product lines to satisfy both their budget-conscious and higher-end customers. This makes AMSCO a company that is similar in size to one of our preferred replacement window manufacturers, Anlin Window Sys … [Read more...]
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BM Windows Owner to Write Exclusive Column for MySanDiego.org About Replacement Windows
BM Windows is excited to announce that our owner, Michal Bohm has begun writing an exclusive column for the online publication, MySanDiego. MySanDiego has been around for several years, but up until recently, it was more or less a local business directory where San Diego businesses could advertise their services. Recently, however, they have branched out into providing content that’s of interest to San Diego residents. The publication contacted us initially to ask if they could feature BM W … [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...]
BM Windows Owner Michal Bohm Quoted in Article on Homes.com
Given his expertise and longevity in the replacement window industry, BM Windows owner Michael Bohm is sometimes asked by journalists for his opinion on topics related to replacement windows and doors. He is always happy to provide his thoughts, given that replacement windows can be a complex topic for those outside the industry, including many homebuyers and homeowners. Recently, Michal spoke to a journalist from Homes.com for an article about what homebuyers should look for when buying a … [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...]
Are Replacement Windows on Your Christmas Wish List?
We’re guessing that replacement windows and doors don’t make it onto many Christmas wish lists. They certainly aren’t as “sexy” as the new Lexus with the big red bow on the top that you see in all of the holiday commercials, and they’re difficult (well, impossible) to wrap up and put under your Christmas tree. But they are definitely one of those gifts that keep on giving! So maybe you should consider adding them to your Christmas list, or consider giving yourself the gift of new windows and door … [Read more...]
Poway Customer Happy With His Choice of BM Windows for Replacement Windows and Doors
Stephen M. is like a lot of our replacement window customers. He did his research online and got multiple quotes on replacement windows and doors for his Poway home. He received quotes from our company and from one of the large San Diego “big box” stores, as well as from another independent replacement window and door company in San Diego. Stephen reports in a Yelp review left for us that the quote we gave him was not the lowest of the three he received—but rather that our pricing for the repl … [Read more...]
Replacement Windows Verses Windows for New Construction: What’s the Difference?
If you are just beginning your research into new windows for your home, you may not know that there are two different types of windows: replacement windows and windows made for new construction. Replacement windows are also known as retrofit windows, and are the type of windows we specialize in at BM Windows. How Do I Know if I Need Replacement Windows or New Construction Windows? Very simply put: new construction windows are designed for new builds or additions, while replacement windows are … [Read more...]
Studies Show Replacement Windows to be One of the Best Exterior Remodeling Projects
Earlier this year, BM Windows published an e-book, titled Investing in Your Home: Replacement Windows and Doors. In the e-book, we reference several studies to back up our claim that replacement windows and doors are an excellent investment for San Diego homeowners to consider making in their homes. One such study is the 2015 Remodeling Impact Report that was put out by the National Association of Realtors Research Department. It was based a survey of members of the National Association of … [Read more...]
