Many San Diego homes built in the latter half of the last century have windows with aluminum frames. This was the latest trend in window technology at the time—surpassing windows with wooden frames in popularity. Today, most homes are built with windows with vinyl frames. But what if you have one of those homes with aluminum frames? Should you replace them or keep them? Here are a few things to consider: Aluminum Is a Good Conductor of Heat You might remember from your high school science … [Read more...]
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4 Things to Consider Before You Do a DIY Window Replacement in Your San Diego Home
San Diego is an expensive place to live, and many homeowners here try to save money by undertaking home improvement projects on their own. If you are handy and have the necessary tools, some spare time, and internet access (to watch YouTube tutorials on the project you intend to attempt), almost any home improvement project can be done. But there are certain home improvement projects that might be better left to the pros, and window replacement may be one of them. Here are four things to think … [Read more...]
San Diego Replacement Window Customer Gives BM Windows 5 Stars!
Recently, BM Windows received a great review from one of our many satisfied customers. Navid T. of San Diego took the time to write a lengthy review outlining his experience with our company and also gave us Yelp’s highest rating—five stars! We know that many of our customers find us on online review sites like Yelp, so it’s always great when a past customer goes into detail about their experience with our San Diego replacement window company like Navid did. He reviewed all aspects of our … [Read more...]
Considering Buying Replacement Windows from a San Diego Home Depot?
If you’ve ever been in a Home Depot (and who hasn’t?), you’ve likely noticed that they sell windows. They have beautiful displays and friendly salespeople poised to sell you the windows and doors you need to upgrade your home and make it more energy efficient. Before you sign a contract with your local San Diego Home Depot for replacement windows and doors, here are a few things to consider. You’re Dealing with a Middle Man When you go with Home Depot for replacement windows and … [Read more...]
Want Energy-Efficient Windows for Your San Diego Home? Look for Windows with a Good Spacer
Here’s another blog post for all of you out there who love to learn about the technical details of a product before you purchase it. In this post, we’ll focus on window spacers in general, as well as on the spacers used in the Anlin replacement windows we sell to our San Diego customers. Window spacers are one of the most overlooked aspects of windows, but are also one of the most important components when it comes to determining how energy efficient a window is (or isn’t). Most people who … [Read more...]
If Sound Suppression Isn’t on Your List of Features You Want in Replacement Windows, Perhaps it Should Be!
Our San Diego replacement window company meets with many homeowners who want to replace their old windows because they are drafty or no longer function properly, or because they want new windows that are more energy efficient. Rarely do we meet with people who want new windows because they want the inside of their home to be quieter. However, after their new windows are installed, one of the comments we often get from our customers is how pleased they are with how quiet their home is with their … [Read more...]
What Makes the Vinyl Used in Anlin’s Replacement Windows Great for San Diego Homes?
This blog post will be a little bit different than most of the articles we post on our website. We know that some of our customers like to get into the more technical aspects of replacement windows, so if you’re one of them, this blog post is for you! We wanted to delve into one of the factors that makes Anlin Windows, our preferred brand of replacement windows for San Diego homes, some of the best windows on the market—their vinyl. They call their unique vinyl formula MasterBlend. Before … [Read more...]
Can a San Diego Replacement Window Company Move Windows or Add Doors?
As a replacement window company, what we typically do is replace the glazing units in the existing windows and patio doors in a home. With this method, a home’s windows and doors remain the same size and in the same location. We install the new unit within the existing frame, which saves homeowners money and also makes the project one that can usually be completed in a single day. Sometimes, however, when our San Diego replacement window company goes to the homes of prospective customers for … [Read more...]
Should I Consider AMSCO Replacement Windows for My San Diego Home?
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 … [Read more...]
Should You Buy from a San Diego Replacement Window Company that Sells Its Own Products?
If you’re just beginning your online search for a replacement window company in San Diego, you may not have realized yet that there are a couple of different types of companies that sell replacement window products. First of all, there are replacement window dealers (BM Windows would fall into this category) and then there are window manufacturers that sell directly to consumers. Replacement window dealers only sell windows and doors from outside manufacturers. In our case, we sell windows … [Read more...]
