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Window Shopping with Michal

Window Shopping with Michal is an exclusive column with Michal Bohm, owner of BM Windows in San Diego. His articles provide San Diego homeowners with insider tips to help you navigate the replacement window and door buying process, and share insights that aid in choosing the best replacement windows and doors for your home.

Decoding Replacement Window Language: Window Frame Materials

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This article is the ninth in a series of 15 articles where we “decode” some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. Replacement windows may seem like fairly simple consumer products, and back in the day, they were. You had a wooden frame with a pane of glass fitted into it. But today’s windows actually have a lot that goes into them. The glazing … [Read more...]

Decoding Replacement Window Language: High-Pressure Sales Jargon

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This article is the eighth in a series of 15 articles where we “decode” some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. This post will focus on the high-pressure sales tactics that some San Diego replacement window companies use to try to lock customers into a contract before they’re really ready to make a decision. These tactics are not only used by … [Read more...]

Decoding Replacement Window Language: Egress Windows

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This article is the seventh in a series of 15 articles where we "decode" some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. An egress window is one of those things that most San Diego homeowners have probably heard of, but maybe aren’t quite sure what exactly they are. Unless you’re in the construction industry, there’s no need to understand the … [Read more...]

Decoding Replacement Window Language: Bay and Bow Windows

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This article is the sixth in a series of 15 articles where we "decode" some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. A lot of people we come across in San Diego use the terms “Bay Window” and “Bow Window” interchangeably. This is understandable, given that the two window configurations are very similar. However, they are slightly different. In this … [Read more...]

Helpful Guide Walks San Diego Homeowners Through Window Replacement Purchase

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If you’re like many people in the beginning stages of shopping for replacement windows for your San Diego home, you are suffering from information overload. There are so many companies out there selling what seem to be similar products, and it’s hard to know where to even begin. That's why I decided to write a helpful step-by-step guide, in the form of an e-book, that can help homeowners through the entire process of researching and selecting a San Diego replacement window company. It is … [Read more...]

Sliding Patio Door Options for San Diego Homeowners

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Most homeowners in San Diego are familiar with the common type of sliding patio door—the two-panel sliding door many houses are built to feature. But did you know there are other options for sliding patio doors in San Diego that offer more functional door area and choices of opening direction, while giving your home increased natural light and a better view? Three-Panel Sliding Patio Doors for San Diego Three-panel sliding patio doors consist of three glass panels, with one of the panels … [Read more...]

Decoding Replacement Window Language: Single, Double, and Triple Pane Windows

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This article is the fifth in a series of 15 articles where we “decode” some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. If you’ve looked into having new windows installed in your San Diego home, you’ve probably already heard the phrases “single pane window,” “double pane window (or dual pane windows),” and triple pane window. You may have a vague idea of … [Read more...]

Decoding Replacement Window Language: Window Glazing Systems for San Diego Homeowners

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This article is the fourth in a series of 15 articles where we "decode" some of the industry terms surrounding replacement windows. Stay tuned for upcoming posts that we hope will help educate San Diego homeowners and allow them to make more informed decisions. If you’ve started researching replacement windows for your San Diego home, you may have come across the term “glazing system”. This term refers to a combination of elements that contribute to the overall energy efficiency of a window. … [Read more...]

Simonton Windows Offer Many Options For San Diego Window Shoppers

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Simonton is a popular manufacturer of vinyl replacement windows for San Diego homeowners. Simonton windows come with many options, allowing you to customize your windows, and get the exact look you want to complement your home. Their windows come standard with Simonton’s double pane ProSolar Low E glass, and are filled with Argon gas, which is known for superior thermal insulation. Simonton offers a triple pane option (Eco3), as well as an optional upgraded Low E glass (ProSolar Shade) and … [Read more...]

Geometric Windows Add Style to Your San Diego Home

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Geometric windows are ultra-specialty windows made in standard and custom geometric shapes. Common shapes of  geometric windows used in San Diego homes include: rectangles, octagons, half-circles, and full circles. Geometric windows are typically single pane in a fixed frame and do not open and close. The ventilation trade-off however is that geometric windows add sophistication and a custom look to your San Diego home. Geometric windows are perfect for walls of the home where an unobstructed … [Read more...]