New replacement windows are one of those home improvement projects that can make an immediate impact on the look and feel of your home. The inside of your home will feel quieter and less drafty, and the exterior will look updated and refreshed. When you have new windows installed, it is also a great time to add some details that will really help your replacement windows stand out. If you’ve been in older homes, what stands out most is the details—trims and other decorative elements—that newer homes often don’t have. When you hear people talk about the “character” of older homes, this is what they’re referring to. If you have a newer home, there are things you can do to your replacement windows to add some of the character elements your home may be lacking. Below are a few ideas: Wood …
San Diego Window and Door Products
BM Windows sells window and door products that are designed specifically for the San Diego climate. They help keep homes cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, which helps lower your monthly energy bills. Our top-quality brands are highly rated among industry experts, as well as everyday homeowners for their looks, energy-efficiency, and sound suppression. All of our San Diego window and door products come with a lifetime warranty, which covers them in the case of defects for as long as you own your home!
In the pages and blog posts below, you will find a ton of great information about the window and door products we sell and the benefits they offer to San Diego homeowners. If, after reading about our products, you still have questions, one of the helpful and knowledgeable team members at BM Windows can answer them. They can even help you compare our window and door products to other products sold throughout San Diego.
Multiple Color Options Available for San Diego Replacement Windows and Doors
At BM Windows, we are happy to offer many replacement window and door options to meet the needs of all of our San Diego customers. So in addition to the various styles and sizes of windows we offer (including custom), we also offer exterior color options for some of the product lines we sell. Windows with colored frames aren’t for everyone—the majority of our customers still choose white or tan—but for the homeowner that wants a unique, custom look, and a home that stands out from other homes on the street, they can be a great option. We recently created a page on our website so you can see the color options available in the Bay View and Anlin replacement windows and doors we sell. Both companies have 12 exterior color options, in addition to the standard white and tan, including …
San Diego Homeowners Achieve Maximum Energy Efficiency with QuadraTherm Windows and Doors from Anlin
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, almost 50% of American homes still have single-pane windows. If your San Diego home is one of them, and you are looking to upgrade to more energy-efficient windows, you should consider Anlin Window System’s Catalina-QT and Del Mar-QT lines. The “QT” in Catalina-QT and Del Mar-QT stands for QuadraTherm, which is Anlin’s exclusive insulation system. It’s this system that makes Catalina-QT and Del Mar-QT windows the most energy-efficient dual-pane windows in the industry. The system works through a combination of their patented 14-layer solar reflective coating, which keeps the sun’s heat from coming into your home when it’s hot outside, and their multi-layer heat retention coating, which holds your home’s heat inside on cold days. In …
What is Low- Emissivity, or Low-E Glass? And Why Does it Matter for My San Diego Home?
When you buy replacement windows, choosing the correct product for your San Diego home is important. There are several options to choose from and for some homeowners it could be an overwhelming experience. Without any prior knowledge about replacement / retrofit windows and doors you will rely on your own research and the information provided by the San Diego window companies you choose to contact for estimates. You may also find all the window and door lingo to be a little confusing. Our goal is to make the experience as easy as possible while providing you with the information to make educated choices. One topic you’ll hear most San Diego window and door companies talk about is Low-E glass. But what is Low-E glass? There are two types of Low-E, or low emissivity glass that San …
Replacement Window Myth #1: All Vinyl Windows Are Built the Same
Homeowners will often ask why they should pay more for windows that look very similar to less expensive ones. This is a good question and one I would ask, too. Like most products, you get what you pay for. It’s our job to educate homeowners regarding the differences in how replacement windows and doors are manufactured. That’s important because the manufacturing techniques and raw materials used make a big difference in the lifetime of vinyl windows. Both the appearance and function of replacement windows can vary greatly based on the quality of the product. And when it comes to a long term investment for your home, it pays to know what you’re getting. …
