Many San Diego homes built in the latter half of the last century have windows with aluminum frames. This was the latest trend in window technology at the time—surpassing windows with wooden frames in popularity. Today, most homes are built with windows with vinyl frames. But what if you have one of those homes with aluminum frames? Should you replace them or keep them? Here are a few things to consider: Aluminum Is a Good Conductor of Heat You might remember from your high school science class that metals, including aluminum, tend to be good conductors of heat, meaning, they encourage heat transfer. This is a positive attribute when you’re dealing with something like a drink in an aluminum can, as you can quickly cool down the liquid inside the can by placing it in a refrigerator or …
anlin replacement windows and doors for san diego
Anlin is one of the top brands of replacement windows and doors for San Diego homes! This reputable manufacturer makes top-quality windows and doors with all the features San Diego homeowners are looking for, such as energy-saving technology, decorative options, safety and security features, and more. They also offer the most popular window styles found in San Diego homes, as well as energy-efficient sliding patio doors and French patio doors.
Anlin has one of the best warranties in the replacement window industry, with a True Double Lifetime warranty and Accidental Glass Breakage coverage for residential installations. Anlin truly stands behind every product they manufacture! Here at BM Windows, we’ve been selling Anlin products in San Diego for many years, and our customers love them! Read more about Anlin and their products in the blog posts below.
Why You Want to Hire a San Diego Replacement Window Company with Longevity
New businesses pop up in San Diego every day, and occasionally one of them is a replacement window company. We don’t mind the competition—there’s plenty of work to go around, with more than a million housing units in San Diego County. But we want to caution people who are considering hiring a replacement window company that hasn’t been around very long. It’s not that a new replacement window company will do poor work—many of them are started by people who have been in the industry for a long time and know what they’re doing. The problem is that new companies often don’t stick around for very long. This doesn’t appear to be a problem on the surface, and you’re probably thinking, “Why do I care if the replacement window company I hire goes out of business? I’m only going to replace my …
What San Diego Homeowners Need to Know About Air Infiltration as it Pertains to Replacement Windows
Most of the San Diego homeowners we meet with want the most energy-efficient windows possible (or at least the most energy-efficient windows that are within their budget). Many replacement window companies focus mainly on a window’s U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient ratings, both of which are very important in determining the energy efficiency of a window, but they fail to mention a window’s air infiltration rating. What is Air Infiltration and Why Is it Important? Air infiltration, sometimes called air leakage, refers to the amount of air that is allowed to pass through a window. Windows with good air infiltration ratings allow very little air to move either in or out of your home through your windows, while those with poor ratings let in hot air during the summer months and cold …
