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 normally installed in homes with already existing window openings. Windows for new construction are nailed directly into the studs of a home using a nail fin frame when it is being built, which helps make the window airtight and waterproof. Replacement windows, on the other hand, are designed to …
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Customizing Replacement Window Grids Adds Instant Character to San Diego Homes
Adding grids to your replacement windows is one of the easiest ways to help your home stand out in your neighborhood. But did you know that BM Windows offers customizable window grids for an even more unique look? Before we talk about ways to customize your replacement window grids, let’s look at some of the standard patterns we offer (which are also great choices for many San Diego homes). Colonial Grid Patterns By far the most common grid pattern we see in the replacement windows we install in San Diego is the Colonial pattern. It looks like a checkered pattern, visually splitting the windowpane into several smaller panes—usually six. It gives homes a more traditional look, mimicking the look of older windows that were actually made up of multiple smaller pieces of glass that were …
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 Father’s Day, give the dad in your life permission to call in an expert for a project that may be outside of his area of expertise—window replacement for your San Diego home. For the handy dad out there, replacing windows may seem like a do-able weekend project, but it is more complex than it seems (at …
BM Windows Receives 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
The Angie’s List Super Service Award winners for 2016 have been announced, and BM Windows is among the select group of home service providers who have received the award! You may have seen service vehicles driving around town that contain the “Angie’s List Super Service Award” bumper sticker and wondered what exactly that means. This award is given to businesses registered with Angie’s list that meet some pretty strict criteria. They must: Have an overall “A” rating overall, as well as an “A” rating from recent reviewers Have at least three reviews from paying customers Be in good standing with Angie’s List Pass a criminal background check Have the proper licenses for the work they perform Angie’s List Super Service Award winners for 2016 are indicated on the …
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 window installation. One such customer was Jesse R. of San Diego. He starts his review by saying: “I’ve had my windows a few years now, but BM Windows is the type of company you think about and refer long after the installation is done.” Jesse was impressed with both the service and the quality …
