BM Windows specializes in vinyl replacement windows and doors. Why vinyl? Because it is one of the best materials out there for replacement windows and doors. In this post, we will outline some of the advantages of vinyl, which will explain why we recommend and install vinyl windows in our San Diego customers’ homes. But first, a little history about vinyl windows. Vinyl windows were first manufactured in Germany in 1954, due to a shortage of wood and the high cost of aluminum following World War II. Vinyl windows were brought to the United States in 1964, and became increasingly popular in the 1970s during the energy crisis, when homeowners were looking for ways to save energy. Today, more than half of the replacement windows sold are made with vinyl. Facts About Vinyl Vinyl is …
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Pet Doors for Your San Diego Replacement Sliding Glass Doors
At BM Windows, we install a lot of replacement sliding glass doors for our San Diego customers every year. A popular option with replacement sliding patio doors is an in-glass pet door. Pet doors offer benefits to both homeowners and the pets themselves. Your pets will have the freedom to come and go as they please, and with easier access to the outdoors, they will be happier and healthier. For homeowners, pet doors keep you from having to play “doorman” to your four-legged friends, and they protect your doors from the scratches that come from your pet clawing at the door to get in or out. Here are some common questions we get about in-glass pet doors: Will a Pet Door Make My Patio Doors Less Energy-Efficient? Our Freedom+ in-glass pet doors are designed to work with Anlin’s Malibu …
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, creating lead dust. When people, especially children, inhale lead dust, they may experience a range of health problems. That said, there are ways to safely remove windows containing lead-based paint, allowing you to have the benefits of energy-efficient replacement windows without contaminating the air in …
