On a regular basis, we talk to prospective customers who ask us about Milgard windows. They want to know if we sell and install them in San Diego homes. When we tell them that we don’t sell them (we never have and probably never will), we are often asked why, or the person on the phone will say something like, “But I heard Milgard windows are good,” or “I had Milgard windows in my last house.” We are well aware that Milgard windows are a very popular brand of windows in the San Diego area. A lot of tract homes had them installed in them when they were originally built. In addition, a lot of homes have had their windows replaced with Milgard windows over the years. Not only that, but Milgard also does a lot of advertising. They have turned their brand into a household name, which is no …
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Does BM Windows Offer Discount Doors and Windows in San Diego?
We often get asked if we offer any discounts on our doors and windows. We understand that money is tight for a lot of San Diego homeowners and that most people are looking for a great deal on new windows and doors. At BM Windows, we don’t offer what people traditionally think of as “discounts,” but read on to find out more about our pricing and what we do offer. Typically, when you see a discounted item in a store, it’s discounted for one of four reasons: either it didn’t sell well, the company ordered too many of a certain item, the item has been discontinued, or the item is defective or damaged. Products in one of these four categories are discounted so that the company can get rid of them to make room for other items in their store or in their warehouse. At BM Windows, all our …
What La Mesa Homeowners Should Look for in Replacement Windows
Are you a homeowner in La Mesa who is considering having replacement windows installed? You certainly have more than one option for companies that sell replacement windows in La Mesa, so here are some things to consider when evaluating them. The Best Windows for the La Mesa Climate La Mesa residents need to consider their climate when purchasing replacement windows. The best windows for homes on the coast are not necessarily the best for those further inland. As you know, temperatures in La Mesa can hit triple digits in the summer. Therefore, homeowners should look for windows that will help keep their homes cooler in the summer. As you compare brands of windows, you want to look at a window’s solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) number. The SHGC rating tells you the amount of solar …
What Is a 3 Lite Window? We Have Answers!
Most homeowners in San Diego don’t think too much about their home’s windows—until it’s time to replace them. Then, they start doing a bit of research into windows and realize how much there is to know about the different styles of windows and the available options. Most window manufacturers offer multiple styles of windows, all with slight variations. Take, for example, a 3 lite window. You may have one or more of this type of window in your home currently, but never knew what it was called. A 3 lite window is also sometimes called a 3 lite slider, or it may also be called a 3 panel window, depending on the manufacturer of the window. What Is a Lite? We should start by explaining what a “lite” is. When it comes to windows, a lite is an individual pane of glass, surrounded by a …
Patio Door Options for San Diego Homes
Glass patio doors are extremely common in San Diego. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a San Diego home that didn’t have one. They’re pretty much staples in homes located in areas with nice weather, where convenient access to the outdoors is a must. When you have a smaller home, or a small living area, a patio door can help expand your living and entertaining space by creating one large indoor-outdoor room. You’ve probably been to parties where the patio door is just left open the whole time, and guests seamlessly move from indoors to outdoors throughout the day or evening. We are very fortunate to live in an area where we can do that—with our mild temperatures and our limited numbers of bugs here in San Diego. However, coming and going through a glass patio door can start to …
