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Pella, a Window Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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The story of the Pella Corporation began in 1925 in the small Dutch community of Pella, Iowa, where Pete and Lucille Kuyper invested in an odd venture — a window screen that rolled up like a window shade. This idea transformed into the Pella Corporation, a window and door manufacturer with rich and lengthy history of innovation and quality. Today the company employs 6,000 people in its 200 showrooms and 10 manufacturing facilities, and Pella has been awarded more than 100 product and design … [Read more...]

Simonton, a Common Window Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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Established in West Virginia in 1946 by Fred and Sybil Simonton, Simonton Windows is a proud member of the Ply Gem family of companies headquartered in North Carolina. Ply Gem is an industry-leading manufacturer of exterior home building products from windows to siding and gutter protection. With the help of their son, the Simonton family began manufacturing energy efficient vinyl windows in 1981 and today boasts 12 different window and patio door lines with varying features. Simonton is well … [Read more...]

San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show for San Diego Homeowners Looking for Replacement Windows

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The San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show will be held March 4th through the 6th, 2016 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The San Diego Spring Home/Garden Show is designed for San Diego homeowners who are planning to remodel or redecorate their homes. This event will include home improvement and remodeling exhibits with product demonstrations and sample vignettes. San Diego homeowners will have the opportunity to view new products and speak with experts on how to enhance both the comfort and aesthetic of … [Read more...]

Alside, a Window Manufacturer for San Diego Homeowners to Consider

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Alside was founded by Jerome Kaufman and his brother Manual in 1947. Focusing mainly on distributing aluminum siding for home improvements, the company went public and was listed on the NYSE in 1961. The early 1970s saw Alside introduce aluminum windows and storm doors to the market, and in 1980 they launched their first line of vinyl replacement windows. Today, Alside has a diverse product lineup of both vinyl and steel siding, vinyl replacement windows, sliding patio doors, vinyl railings, … [Read more...]

Accordion and Telescoping Patio Doors Really Open Things Up for San Diego Homeowners

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A new trend is emerging when it comes to patio doors in San Diego home, and it’s no surprise, given the mild San Diego climate that invites you outdoors year round. The new trend is to install accordion or telescoping patio doors on a large wall that leads out to a patio. These two types of doors began appearing in newly constructed homes in the early 2000s, but are now becoming more popular in retrofits of older homes. Accordion Patio Doors An accordion patio door, also called a folding patio … [Read more...]

Window Tinting for Your San Diego Home

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You’ve probably heard of window tinting, but may associate it with cars. However, the windows in your home can also be tinted with special glass coatings that can make your San Diego home a more comfortable place to live, while saving you money at the same time. There are many benefits to residential window tinting and several San Diego companies that can install them for you. Here are a few of the benefits: Increased Energy Efficiency The reason most San Diego homeowners add window tinting … [Read more...]

Plantation Shutters Offer Elegance and Energy Savings for San Diego Homeowners

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Plantation shutters are becoming a popular option as a window treatment in San Diego homes. And it’s obvious why—they are both functional and attractive. Plantation shutters are considered an “upgrade” to most people in the housing market, so when it comes time to sell your San Diego home, you will have an edge on your competition. This makes plantation shutters a great investment in your home. Plantation shutters are made with slats that can be tilted open, either fully or partially, to … [Read more...]

The HERO Program To Help San Diego Homeowners Finance Replacement Windows

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Energy efficient replacement windows are an effective way to reduce energy costs and do your part to reduce electricity consumption in our San Diego communities. Did you know the HERO Program is available to San Diego area homeowners looking to finance energy efficient replacement windows. HERO is an acronym for Home Energy Replacement Opportunity. It’s a program that partners with your local San Diego government to offer a unique and affordable financing option for homeowners looking to make … [Read more...]

Wide-span Doors for San Diego Households

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Wide-span doors used to be a feature found in only the most upscale San Diego homes, but not any longer. Door manufacturers are now offering wide-span door options that are much more affordable and offer many more features than in years past. As more and more manufacturers enter the wide-span door marketplace, the competition is a boon for San Diego homeowners looking for reasonable cost, increased design technology and a myriad of stylistic and functional options. Although prices of wide-span … [Read more...]

Sliding Reclaimed Wood Doors Transform Any San Diego Home or Office Space

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If you’re looking to make a statement or transform a your San Diego home or office interior and give it unique character unlike anything else around, sliding reclaimed wood doors are a great way to upgrade your interior style and display a piece of American history. Sliding reclaimed wood doors hang from a flat track hanger and can be opened or closed in several different functional combinations and are sometimes referred to as “barn doors”. What makes them truly unique and spectacular, … [Read more...]