It’s winter in San Diego, which brings colder temperatures and (usually) increased rainfall. When it comes to your replacement windows, there are a couple of problems that can occur during the cold and rainy season. However, both have simple remedies that any homeowner can do on their own in a matter of minutes, and without any special tools. Condensation on Your Replacement Windows When the outside temperature drops, there is often an increase in condensation on the interior glass of replacement windows, which makes windows cloudy. This occurs when there is excess water vapor in the air. When the moist air comes in contact with a cold surface, like window glass, condensation occurs. The humidity inside your home can be caused by a number of everyday activities, including showering, …
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What Home Experts Have to Say About Replacement Windows for San Diego Homeowners
We talk a lot in this blog about the benefits of replacement windows, and there are many! But we wanted you to hear about the benefits from someone other than us, so we reached out to some home experts to see what they have to say about replacement windows and doors. We spoke with a San Diego real estate agent, an architect, and a home energy expert, who all gave their thoughts on replacement windows. The Benefits of Replacement Windows from a San Diego Realtor’s Perspective We asked Melissa Tucci, a top real estate broker and agent in San Diego with Coldwell Banker, about the effect that new windows have on the buying and selling process in her experience. Here’s what she had to say: “New, dual pane, energy-efficient windows make a big difference when selling a home because they create …
BM Windows Publishes E-book to Inform San Diego Consumers About the Value of Replacement Windows
At BM Windows, we are always looking for new ways to educate our San Diego customers about replacement windows. Recently, we put together an e-book to inform people of the value associated with replacing the older windows in your home for new, energy-efficient vinyl windows. You can download the e-book for free. Unlike most home improvement projects, updating your windows actually saves you money, since it is an upgrade that increases your home’s energy efficiency. You could see energy savings of up to 15% if you are replacing single-pane windows with aluminum frames with double-pane vinyl windows! However, energy savings aren’t the only way replacement windows can add value to your San Diego home. As the e-book explains, you can also expect to receive a higher price for your home …
Common Replacement Window Sales Tactics to Watch Out For in San Diego
There are many replacement window companies in San Diego, making it a competitive industry. Because of this, many replacement window companies resort to high-pressure sales tactics or other sales methods to try to increase their chances of selling their products. While there’s nothing wrong with using certain tactics in order to make a sale, it is important for you, as a consumer, to know what is going on so you’re not caught off guard and so you don’t feel pressure to make a purchase before you are ready, or before you have had the chance to gather all the information necessary to make an informed decision. Below, we will explain some of the more common sales tactics used by replacement window and door companies (and home improvement companies in general), and what to do if you come …
BM Windows Lives Up to its Reputation for Carlsbad Customer
Earlier this summer, we were contacted by Fernando U. in Carlsbad, who needed replacement windows and doors for his home. He had seen all of the positive reviews of BM Windows on review sites like Yelp, but said he was “guarded” and even told his wife “They can’t be THAT good.” Well, after his experience with BM Windows, Fernando came back to Yelp to report that BM Windows is that good! Fernando writes, “From the get-go at my initial call, to scheduling a meeting, to installation, the process was pleasant.” How often do you hear people describe their interaction with a home improvement company as “pleasant?” Normally, you hear phrases like, “It was a such a hassle,” or “It took way longer and cost much more than I expected,” or “nobody ever shows up when they say they will.” At BM …
