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Wood, Vinyl, or Fiberglass: Pella Windows Has it All for San Diego Homeowners

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Many replacement window companies specialize in windows made with a certain type of material, like wood, vinyl, or fiberglass. Pella, a 90-year-old company headquartered in Pella, Iowa, manufactures replacement windows with frames made out of all three of the most popular window frame materials. The company also produces patio doors, entry doors, garage doors, and window blinds and shades. Pella’s Frame Options for San Diego Homeowners For wood windows, Pella offers three different lines—their … [Read more...]

San Diego Residents Reduce Energy Costs with Window Inserts

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San Diego residents looking to reduce energy costs without retrofitting entire windows to low e-glass solutions can now effectively upgrade their current windows with high performing window inserts. Indow offers San Diego homeowners a thrifty solution to upgrading home windows with performance-enhancing window inserts. These window inserts are manufactured from high quality acrylic glazing and fix into the inside of your existing window frame using patented Compression tubing, eliminating the … [Read more...]

3 Reasons Why You Should Call a San Diego Garage Door Repair Service

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As homes get older, household items tend to start not working like they used to—the washing machine quits washing, that refrigerator you bought a decade ago dies, the air conditioner goes on the fritz. The garage door in your San Diego home is not immune to this trend either. Whenever an essential household item goes down, most people are faced with the dilemma of “fix-it-yourself” or call in a professional. If your garage door happens to stop working correctly, here are 3 reasons why you should … [Read more...]

Clopay, a Garage Door Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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Headquartered in Ohio, Clopay has provided homeowners with high quality garage doors for 50 years. The largest residential garage door manufacturer in North America, Clopay operates from two manufacturing plants and 49 distribution centers located throughout the U.S. and Canada. The firm also supplies commercial and industrial garage doors, and since 1996, they are the only garage door brand to earn the coveted Good Housekeeping Seal. The year 2010 saw the company begin offering its customers … [Read more...]

Retractable Door Screens for San Diego Homeowners

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A retractable door screen, sometimes called “roll-away” screen door, is a customized screen system that rolls up like a window shade when not in use, providing a clear unobstructed view from any doorway. Retractable door screens are a perfect option for glass doors, like patio doors, where an unobstructed view is desired, especially San Diego homes in canyon areas or along the coast with beach views. Retractable door screens allow fresh air to circulate through your home and provide … [Read more...]

Marvin Windows and Doors, a Window & Door Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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Marvin Windows and Doors is a proud member of the Marvin Family of Brands. Established soon after the end of WWII, in part to give returning veterans a place to work, Marvin Windows and Doors was founded by William “Bill” Marvin in Warroad, Minnesota. During the 1950s the small Marvin sales force focused on distributing products throughout the Upper Midwest. By the 1960s the Marvin employee force grew to several hundred, and now the firm now employs 4,000 people. The company is currently run by … [Read more...]

TruStile Doors, a Door Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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TruStile Doors, LLC is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of premium stile and rail medium density fiberboard (MDF) and wood doors for both residential and commercial applications. Founded in 1955, TruStile Doors operates from their corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities located in Denver, Colorado and Northwood, Iowa. The company is privately owned and operated, employing over 250 employees, and offers over 400 standard door styles and can custom build virtually any door … [Read more...]

Insulated Garage Doors, Worth It for San Diego Homeowners?

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Is it worth it for San Diego homeowners to insulate their garage door? Well—it depends. If your garage is attached to your home and it’s used as a primary entry and exit point of your home and if it faces the sun for extended time periods during the day, you might find the benefits of an insulated garage door worth the purchase cost. According to LiftMaster, 7 out of 10 homeowners use their garage door as the primary entry to their home. Standard, non-insulated garage doors are typically made … [Read more...]