When you think about the types of home improvement projects that will have a big impact in your home, you might not initially think of installing retrofit windows. Instead, you probably think of things like changing out all your flooring, updating your kitchen, or even putting a fresh coat of paint on all of your walls. But ask anyone who has recently replaced all of their home’s windows and they might change your mind. Retrofit windows can have a huge impact—and not just on how your home looks, but also how it feels. Improving Curb Appeal The most obvious improvement to the appearance of your home will be on the exterior. Retrofit windows can give your home a clean and updated look, with new frames, new glass, and new screens. You have the option to choose from several different …
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How to Know When It’s Time for Replacement Windows in San Diego Homes
As humans, we often get accustomed to certain things—even those things that impact our lives in negative ways. For example, if you’ve been living in your home for a while, you may have gotten used to your old windows and doors. It may have bothered you at first that certain windows are difficult to open or that your sliding patio door comes off its track every once in a while, but you’ve just learned to live with it. However, some issues with windows and doors are more than just annoying—they could actually be costing you money or diminishing your quality of life. Here are five reasons why you should consider replacement windows for your San Diego home: You’re Noticing Drafts Coming through Your Windows When you stand near your windows, can you feel a draft? Or do your window …
Low-E Coating from Anlin Windows Provides Amazing Solar Protection for San Diego Homes
One of the top reasons people choose to replace their windows is to help make their homes more energy efficient. (They also want to keep out noise from outside—but that’s a topic for another blog post.) In the San Diego area, homeowners tend to be most concerned about keeping their homes from heating up too much during the hottest months of the year, since our winters tend to be pretty mild. For homeowners looking to keep their homes cooler without running their air conditioners constantly on hot days, we recommend Anlin Windows with their patented SunMatrix Low-E coating. At BM Windows, we’ve been selling Anlin products for many years now. Anlin is a top-rated manufacturer, specializing in windows for homes in the Western United States. Their products exceed Energy Star standards, …
Special Discount on Replacement Windows and Doors for Military and First Responders
BM Windows is pleased to announce that this month, November 2023, we are offering a special discount on replacement windows and doors for military members and first responders. Every day of the year, we offer a 5% discount on replacement windows and doors for members of the U.S. Military, as well as veterans. However, this November, we are doubling our discount to 10%! Depending on the number of windows and doors you have in your home, this discount can amount to substantial savings! The month of November is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense as National Veterans and Military Families Month, and we want to show our appreciation to those who have served our country by offering this special, limited-time discount. We want to extend our appreciation not only to members of the …
Do Retrofit Windows Make San Diego Homes More Energy Efficient?
Did you recently buy a new home in the San Diego area and notice over the summer how hot the inside of your home got? Or, maybe you’ve been living in the same San Diego home for many years now and have been suffering during the summer months or running your air conditioner almost constantly. Installing retrofit windows in your San Diego home is often one of the best things you can do to make your home more energy efficient. Are Retrofit Windows and Replacement Windows the Same Thing? We use the term “replacement windows” on our website a lot. That is because that is the term most people are familiar with, but “retrofit windows” are the same thing. The two terms are interchangeable. Both refer to new windows that are installed within the existing window frames in a home. You can …
