In a previous blog post, we went into great detail about replacement windows for San Diego homeowners who are just getting started in the process of researching and purchasing new windows. So, we thought we would do the same for homeowners looking into new patio doors. Much of the information found in the previous post applies to shopping for replacement patio doors, such as looking for a company that provides you with expert installation and that can educate you on the various brands and lines on the market. And just like replacement windows, replacement patio doors fit into the existing opening of your current patio door, allowing you to have brand new doors without much of the hassle and mess associated with a typical construction project. However, the styles of doors are …
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Understanding Replacement Windows for San Diego Homes
Sometimes, it’s good to go back to the basics. Here at BM Windows, we deal with replacement windows all day, every day. We forget sometimes that most people in San Diego have never purchased replacement windows before. They’ve probably never even thought about them before. They may have just assumed that when it’s time to buy new windows, they would just find a local contractor and pay him or her to purchase and install them on their behalf. Once they start looking into replacement windows, however, they start to understand that it’s a bit more involved than that. They realize that it matters what brand and line of windows they purchase, and it also matters (quite a bit, in fact) who installs those windows. If you’re just getting started in your search for replacement windows in San …
Are Vinyl Replacement Windows Good in the San Diego Climate?
We can probably all agree that San Diego has some of the best weather in the world! With its abundance of sunny days and mild temperatures year-round, the weather here is hard to beat. But all that sun, as well as the wind and salty air near the coast, can wreak havoc on some of the building materials used in homes. Is this the case with the vinyl that is used in replacement windows? Well, like a lot of things, that depends. High-quality vinyl windows, like the ones we sell at BM Windows, do very well in the San Diego climate—including in coastal areas that experience more wind, and the more inland areas that get hot summer days. They look great and perform well for many, many years in all types of San Diego homes! However, cheap vinyl windows tend to not hold up as well. If you’ve seen …
Planning to Stay in Your San Diego Home for a While? Replacement Windows Are a Smart Upgrade
With the recent changes in the housing market, and with interest rates at the highest they’ve been in a long time, many San Diego homeowners who might have considered moving are now staying put for the time being. They likely have a great interest rate locked in, and moving would mean a much higher mortgage payment—even for a comparable home. If you’re going to be in your home for the foreseeable future, it makes sense to do some upgrades—especially those that will make your home more comfortable and that will also increase the value of your home for when it does come time to sell. Replacement windows for your San Diego home are a great upgrade to consider and here’s why: Replacement Windows Save You Money on Your Monthly Energy Bills Unlike most home improvements, replacement …
Replacement Windows with Sound Suppression Technology for Noisy San Diego Homes
In San Diego, most people live in what could be considered a “noisy” area. Whether you live near the airport, just off of a busy street, or simply in a neighborhood with barking dogs, crying babies, or neighbors who play their music a little too loudly at night or mow their lawn a little too early in the morning—noise can be a problem. It can keep you from sleeping soundly at night or from being able to concentrate on your work during the day. It can also just be annoying and prevent you from feeling peaceful in your own home. A lot of the outside noise you hear is entering your home through your windows—especially if you have older, single pane windows. There is very little to prevent noise from passing through a single pane of glass. Older windows were designed to let light in—not to …
