Tax season is a long way away—especially for those people who wait until the last minute to file. But now is the time to start thinking about reducing your tax bill by taking advantage of the federal tax credits available for qualified energy efficiency home improvements. The federal government is looking to incentivize homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient, which is great news for San Diego homeowners who were already considering door and window replacement for their homes! Homeowners who install replacement windows and doors can claim up to $1,100 in tax credits (up to $600 for replacement windows and up to $500 for exterior doors). However, here’s the important thing to know: If you want the tax credit to be applied to your 2024 tax return, the project must be …
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Why Are Vinyl Windows So Popular in San Diego?
You may have noticed through your research, or just by observing the homes around you, that vinyl windows (windows with vinyl frames) are extremely popular in San Diego homes. This is for many very good reasons. At BM Windows, we have chosen to only offer vinyl windows at our replacement window company because of all the benefits that vinyl frames offer San Diego homeowners. In this blog post, we’ll explain why. Vinyl Windows Give San Diego Homeowners the Most Bang for Their Buck Vinyl windows provide homeowners with that sought-after combination of high performance, durability, and affordability. As a material, vinyl is a poor conductor of heat. In other words, it does not easily allow heat to transfer through it. When used as a frame material in windows, vinyl helps insulate a …
Monte Verde Windows: Standard Features and Optional Upgrades for San Diego Homes
Monte Verde windows are a great brand of windows for San Diego homeowners who are looking for a budget-friendly, but still high-quality, set of replacement windows for their homes. Here at BM Windows, we’ve been selling Monte Verde products for many years, and our customers love them! Just because Monte Verde windows are affordable doesn’t mean they are bare bones! Monte Verde windows come standard with many great features and can also be customized by upgrading them with one or more of the available options. Read on to find out more about what comes standard with Monte Verde windows, and what upgrades are available. Monte Verde Windows’ Energy-Saving Features Every Monte Verde replacement window comes standard with their patented SolarGuard technology package. This includes …
Cleaning the Replacement Windows in Your San Diego Home
All of our customers love their sparkling new windows when we install them and often comment how they make their home look brand new again! If you want your home to stay looking new, it’s important to keep your replacement windows clean. Fortunately, cleaning your replacement windows doesn’t need to be complicated. With a few simple, inexpensive cleaners and cleaning tools, you can keep your new windows sparkling and your home looking great! How to Clean Your Replacement Windows and Frames Here at BM Windows, we always recommend using the mildest cleaning products that will do the job. For the exterior window glass, use a little dish soap mixed with water. Rub it on the windows with a non-abrasive sponge and then use a high-quality squeegee to dry. Wipe up any remaining drips with …
How the Replacement Windows Sold at BM Windows Help Keep Out Noise from the Outdoors
There’s just something about having a quiet house that can make you feel a bit calmer. Now, there’s not much we can do to help you with the sounds that originate inside your home, but if you’re looking to reduce the competing noise from outside, we can definitely help you out there! Windows with a single pane of glass do very little to keep outside noise from entering your home. If you live on a quiet cul-de-sac or in a rural area, you may not be affected much by outside noise, but if you live on a busy street, have noisy neighbors, or live near a school or airport, you need all the help you can get! You may already be well aware of your need for windows with sound suppression—like if you’ve ever been woken up by dogs barking, someone revving their engine as they drove by, or your …
