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 …
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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 …
Are Dual Pane Replacement Windows Really Better Than Single Pane Windows for San Diego Homes?
If you’re living in a San Diego home that still has single pane windows, you may have wondered if it’s really worth it to upgrade to dual pane replacement windows. To some people, dual pane windows can feel like a gimmick. It’s an extra pane of glass. How much of a difference can it really make? As it turns out, it can actually make a big difference! What Are Dual Pane Replacement Windows? First of all, let’s start by talking about what dual pane windows are. Dual pane windows are essentially windows that have two panes of glass installed within a window frame, with a space in between the panes. Replacement windows with dual panes are designed to fit in the exact spaces that your single pane windows currently occupy. Even in the most basic dual pane windows, the extra pane of …
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): What It Is and Why It Matters in Window Replacement in San Diego
This blog post is for the more science-minded and math-minded individuals out there. You know who you are! We wanted to get into one of the metrics for comparing the energy efficiency of various replacement windows on the market: solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). SHGC is a standardized rating in the window replacement industry that allows us to compare “apples to apples” when it comes to a window’s insulating properties. This rating will tell you how good a window unit is at keeping solar heat from entering your home. SHGC ratings are determined by the National Fenestration Ratings Council (NFRC), which is an independent, third-party organization that evaluates just about every replacement window on the market, including those sold in San Diego. How Is SHGC Calculated? A …
