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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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...]
Does Your San Diego Home Have Old Aluminum Windows? Here’s What You Should Know
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...]
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...]
