At our San Diego replacement window company, we sometimes get asked if we sell Jeld-Wen Windows. Jeld-Wen is a large window company—one of the largest in the country—and many people have seen their products on the shelves of their local home improvement stores. Jeld-Wen offers a wide range of products, including vinyl windows and doors, wood windows and doors, as well as aluminum windows and doors. What you should know about Jeld-Wen, however, is that they are largely focused on windows for new construction, rather than on replacement windows. What’s the Difference Between New Construction Windows and Replacement Windows? If you aren’t familiar with windows, new construction windows are designed with a special “fin” that allows you to nail the windows directly into a home’s wood …
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Fall Is a Great Time to Get Replacement Windows in San Diego
Summer is typically our busiest time of the year at BM Windows. Many of our customers want to experience the energy-saving benefits of replacement windows during the hottest months of the year. This means our installation teams, our office staff, and our replacement window manufacturers are all working overtime to meet customer demands. As summer is coming to an end and we’re entering into fall, now is a great time to consider replacement windows for your San Diego home. Here are three reasons why: It’s the “Off Season” in the Replacement Window Industry As we just mentioned, summer is our busy time in the replacement window business. We do our best to keep up with the increased demand by bringing on more replacement window installers when needed, but sometimes the wait time for …
It’s Official: People Love Our San Diego Replacement Window Company on Yelp
BM Windows is happy to report that our company is a recent recipient of the “People Love Us On Yelp” distinction. The “People Love Us On Yelp” program has been in place since 2007. Unlike badges of honor given out by some of the other referral websites out there, you don’t have to be an advertiser on Yelp in order to be recognized. And the distinction isn’t given to just any business on Yelp—it is earned. According to the certificate we received directly from Yelp, the “People Love Us On Yelp” sticker “…is only awarded to the most highly rated and best reviewed businesses on Yelp.” You can’t buy a “People Love Us On Yelp” sticker. However, we have heard stories of people stealing them off of business windows or company cars, which just goes to show you how coveted these stickers …
Does Your House Get Hot During the Summer Months? Your Windows Are Likely to Blame
Some of the hottest months of summer are upon us. If you’re like many San Diego residents, especially those who live farther inland, you are probably running your cooling system more often during the day in order to stay comfortable indoors. As a result, your energy bill goes up. But what if it didn’t have to be this way? Old single pane windows are notorious for letting in unwanted heat, and since windows typically make up about 15-20 percent of the surface area of a home’s walls, having inefficient windows can dramatically affect the comfort level of your home. According to Dr. Sarma Pisupati, Professor at Penn State University, “Windows… gain more heat in summer than any other surface in the home.” Not your roof, and not your walls—your windows. Dr. Pisupati continues, “… the …
Why We Don’t Sell Simonton Replacement Windows in San Diego
Simonton windows have gained quite a reputation in the replacement window industry. They were one of the first window companies to start manufacturing vinyl windows, and today, that’s all they do. Simonton is a well-known brand owned by a very large company (Ply Gem) that manufactures a wide range of exterior home improvement products, from siding to roofing to rain gutters. “Simonton Windows Must Be Good Because They’re So Popular” This is an assumption many consumers make—if a product is well known, it must be good. Being owned by a such a large company means that Simonton products have a powerful marketing team behind them. They do a lot of advertising, and as a result, have a lot of name recognition. In addition, their products are sold in Home Depot stores around the country, so …
