You may have noticed that at BM Windows, we only sell replacement windows with vinyl frames to our San Diego customers, while other companies offer replacement windows made with materials like aluminum or fiberglass. If you’ve ever wondered why we (and other San Diego replacement window companies) prefer vinyl windows over other types of windows, read on! What Is Vinyl? First of all, let’s start out by explaining what exactly vinyl is. Vinyl is short for Polyvinyl Chloride or PVC. It is a type of plastic that is used in a variety of building and construction materials including pipes, fencing, roofing, decking, and windows. It is a man-made material produced from ethylene and chlorine and is extremely versatile. While “plastic” is a dirty word to some, vinyl isn’t your ordinary …
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Financing the Cost of Replacement Windows in San Diego
Home improvement projects are never cheap. Even the cost of a DIY project can add up. Many home improvement projects are worth every penny, however. They can add real value to your home and also provide intangible benefits, such as greater enjoyment or comfort in your everyday home life. Having your windows replaced is one of those home improvement projects that provides homeowners with several great benefits. New windows and doors are energy-efficient upgrades that add value to a home, while also helping to decrease monthly energy bills. Quality replacement windows can also improve the look of a home, giving it greater curb appeal, and can make your home quieter, more comfortable, and more secure. While many homeowners understand the benefits of replacement windows, coming up with a …
Discount Windows and Doors for Veterans and Active Military in San Diego
At BM Windows, we don’t offer a lot of discounts. Instead, we prefer to simply offer great prices on quality replacement windows and doors every day. This allows San Diego homeowners to call us at any time—without having to wait for us to run a “special” or a “sale” or to hunt down a coupon. You can read this FAQ to find out more about why we generally don’t offer discount windows and doors. Our customers tend to appreciate this approach because they never have to wonder if they got the best deal or not. Everyone gets a great price, no matter when they contact us. We do make one exception, however, when it comes to offering discounts on our products and their installation, and that exception for veterans and active-duty members of the United States military. Anyone who can show us a …
Among San Diego Window Companies, It Can Be Hard to Compare Apples to Apples
Anyone who is experienced at doing major home improvement projects will tell you to get more than one quote for your project before hiring a contractor to complete the work. This is wise advice. Prices can vary wildly—even for the exact products and services. When it comes to San Diego window companies, comparing quotes can be quite difficult, even though on the surface it seems quite simple. Say you have three different replacement window companies come to your San Diego home. Each provides you with a quote for 15 new windows and one new patio door. All of them claim that their products are energy efficient, and all come with what looks like a pretty good warranty. You should just go with the lowest price, right? Not necessarily. Here are some things you should look at when …
Places to Buy Replacement Windows and Doors in San Diego
Many people in San Diego—especially first-time homeowners—don’t know where to start when it comes to replacing the windows and doors in their San Diego home. All they know is that their windows are drafty or that they are hard to open or close. They may feel the heat coming in through their single-pane windows on an especially hot day or feel a chill when standing next to their windows on a cold day. There are several places you can purchase replacement windows in San Diego, and each option has their pros and cons. We’ll list all the available options and give you our recommendations at the end. General Contractors For some San Diego homeowners, their first call is to a local general contractor when they want an improvement done to their home. A general contractor can certainly …
