This is a question a lot of San Diego residents want to know. We know this based on the Google search data we’ve seen. People are typing or speaking this very search into Google’s search engine. Presumably, they are considering replacement windows for their home and want to know what company they should go with. But they don’t just want any replacement window company—they want the best replacement window company in San Diego. Replacing your home’s windows and patio doors with newer, more energ … [Read more...]
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Want Replacement Windows for Your San Diego Home Before Summer? Start Planning Now
It may seem too early to start thinking about summer—it’s still winter after all! Many of our customers want to have their new windows installed before the hot summer months get here. This typically makes spring the busiest time of year in the replacement window industry. As soon as the weather starts warming up, we start getting more calls from people who want energy-efficient windows and doors installed before summer. Spring isn’t just busy for our San Diego replacement window compa … [Read more...]
We Can Guess How Much Your San Diego Electricity Bill Increased This Past Year
Energy rates seem to go up every year, but much of the time, the increase is small, and you don’t really notice unless you keep very careful records of such things. However, this year, you may have noticed that your electricity bill was exceptionally high. It’s not your imagination. Rates from San Diego’s major electricity providers, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE), both hit consumers of electricity with substantial rate hikes. At the beginning of … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day from BM Windows in San Diego!
June is the month in which we celebrate the dads in our lives—either your own dad, the father of your children, or the father figure who was instrumental in shaping your life in one way or another. Traditionally, dads have been the protectors of the home—the heroes. They kill the spiders, fix the things that are broken, and investigate the suspicious noises in the night. What would we do without dads? While dads are good at lots of things, they can’t be experts at all things. So on this Fat … [Read more...]
Customer Still Referring BM Windows for Replacement Windows After Several Years
Recently, we sent out an email to the mailing list made up of customers and potential customers we’ve been accumulating over our years in business. We don’t send out emails often. It had been a while since we’d communicated with the people on our list, and we wanted to let them know what we’ve been up to at BM Windows. Presumably, because of this email, several of our past customers went to the Yelp website and left us positive reviews about their experiences using BM Windows for replacement w … [Read more...]
Anlin’s New Panoramic Series Gives San Diego Homeowners Another Replacement Window Option
Not everyone wants the same thing when it comes to replacement windows. Some San Diego homeowners like the more traditional-looking windows with wide frames that mimic the wood windows found in older homes. Others prefer a more contemporary look, with slim frames. For the second group, Anlin has come out with a new series of window products called the “Panoramic Series.” These windows feature slim-profile framing that maximize the glass area, giving homeowners a larger viewing area, and also a … [Read more...]
An Architect’s Perspective on Replacement Windows and Doors for San Diego Homes
We recently spoke with Mark Grisafe, a residential architect in Southern California and owner of M. Grisafe Architects, to get his thoughts on replacement windows and doors. We wanted to give you another perspective that might help as you consider replacement windows and doors for your San Diego home. Q: What do the homeowners you work with cite as the main reasons for wanting to replace their windows and doors when doing a remodel? A: What I see most often is homeowners wanting new … [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...]
BM Windows and the Coronado Bridge: Beautifying San Diego
If you’re a San Diego resident, you are likely familiar with the Coronado Bridge. It is a local landmark that links San Diego to Coronado over the San Diego Bay. Spanning more than two miles, the beautiful bridge is often used as a symbol to represent the City of San Diego. Now, the almost 50-year-old bridge will be getting an upgrade. A sizable donation made by BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair will allow plans to move forward to add decorative, energy-efficient LED lighting to the bridge. T … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Lead Paint in Your San Diego Home Deter You from Replacing Your Windows
If you live in an older home in San Diego (a home built prior to 1978), chances are, it has lead paint somewhere in it, including the areas around its current windows. You may want to replace the original windows in your home with modern, energy-efficient windows, but are unsure of how to deal with the lead paint. Should you have it removed? Paint over it? Is it best just to leave it alone? Lead paint can be hazardous, but only when it is disturbed, or when it begins to flake or peel, … [Read more...]
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