With outdoor temperatures heating up, many homeowners naturally begin to think about their home’s energy efficiency. Replacing your home’s windows and patio doors is a great way to make your home more energy efficient, as well as more comfortable in the hot summer months. Sometimes, we come across customers who want to add large patio doors to their home, but are concerned that installing them will make their home less energy efficient. We certainly understand the concern. A lot of people still think of the patio doors of old that were made with aluminum frames and a single pane of glass. Those patio doors did allow a lot of unwanted heat into homes, requiring San Diego homeowners to crank up the air conditioner in the summer. Today’s patio doors are much more energy efficient. With …
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San Diego Customer Leaves a Rare Review for “Top-Notch” Service
We recently installed replacement windows and doors in the home of Paul W. of San Diego. His San Diego home needed a dozen new windows, as well as new French doors. After the job was done, Paul went to Yelp to leave us a review about his experience with the BM Windows team. Paul starts his review by saying, This company definitely qualifies for a top-notch review for the entire process from appraisal to competitive bid, installation, cleanup and follow through.” He also says, The sales rep and installers were professional, knowledgeable, and courteous.” As many of our customers will attest, the service you receive at BM Windows is indeed “top-notch.” Our office staff is friendly and helpful, our sales staff is knowledgeable and personable (without being high pressure), and our …
Happy Independence Day from BM Windows!
The Fourth of July is always a great time to reflect on the greatness of this country in which we live. The freedom we enjoy here is like no place else in the world, and we have our forefathers to thank for it. Many of us know about the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, but here are some interesting facts about that day that you may not have heard before: Most of the signers of the Declaration of Independence didn’t actually sign the document on July 4th, but about a month later, on August 2nd, 1776. Only John Hancock, the President of the Congress, and Charles Thompson, the Secretary, signed on the 4th of July. Three U.S. Presidents, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on July 4th, and Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4th. …
Replacement Windows Versus Windows for New Construction: What’s the Difference?
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 …
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 …
