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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.

Anlin Window Reviews: What San Diego Consumers are Saying About Anlin Replacement Windows and Doors

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Anlin Window Systems is a small-but-growing replacement window company headquartered in California. They’ve been around since the 1990s, but their name hasn’t yet become a household name, likely because their products are not available in San Diego’s big box stores—only from authorized dealers. Those in the construction and replacement window industries in San Diego tend to be more familiar with Anlin products, however. In Anlin’s 25+ years in business, they have garnered quite the reputation … [Read more...]

What is a CSLB Number, and What Can It Tell You About A Window and Door Professional?

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Many replacement window and door companies, garage door companies, and screen companies in San Diego will advertise that they are “licensed,” but what does that mean exactly, and what can a license number tell you about that company? Well, quite a lot actually. Most San Diego homeowners won’t take the time to run the license number through the California Contractors State License Board website, but doing so (which only takes a minute) can give you some valuable information. Contractors are … [Read more...]

Awning Windows: Great for San Diego Homes

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Awning windows are not the most popular style of window we sell at our San Diego replacement window company, but they are worth a look if you are in the market for something other than just the common single slider or single hung window. They have many great benefits and may be the perfect style for a specific space in your home. Awning windows have a single glass panel that swings open via a top hinge, opening from the bottom upward. In many cases awning windows are the center in an … [Read more...]

How Many Panes of Glass is Enough for Replacement Windows in San Diego?

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Not too long ago, there was basically one option when it came to windows for your home—single pane windows. Now, you can get single pane, double pane, and even triple and quadruple pane windows for your San Diego home. But do you really need three or more panes of glass for maximum energy efficiency? Well, that question is a bit more complicated than it seems on the surface. Read on, and we’ll try to take some of the confusion out of shopping for energy efficient windows in San Diego. Single … [Read more...]

Anlin Sliding Patio Doors with In-Glass Pet Doors Popular with San Diego Homeowners

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San Diego residents love having homes that allow them to experience the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. They also love their pets! To accommodate both, one replacement window and door manufacturer, Anlin Window Systems has brought sliding patio doors with in-glass pet doors to the San Diego market. This innovative product combines Anlin’s well-built, energy-efficient Malibu line of sliding patio doors with their Freedom+ in-glass pet doors. The pet doors feature heavy-duty aluminum frames with … [Read more...]

Milgard Windows: Are they a Good Choice for San Diego Homes?

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Milgard is one of the biggest names in vinyl replacement windows. It is a company that has been around for more than 50 years, and their products can be found in homes throughout the country. Milgard is known for producing their own glass units, vinyl components, and fiberglass frames in order to control quality, and they offer a Full Lifetime Warranty on all of their windows and patio doors. In 2001, Milgard was purchased by Masco Corporation, a large manufacturer of home improvement products … [Read more...]

Builder Grade Windows for San Diego: What Are They and Should You Replace Yours?

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If you’ve owned your San Diego home for any amount of time and done any improvements to it, you’ve likely heard the term “builder grade” used in reference to home improvement products. You might not have stopped to think about, or ask about, what this term really means. It isn’t uncommon for homeowners to think of “builder grade” products as “builder’s choice” products—as in, the preferred products of builders. This is only true in the sense that builder grade products are more likely to be … [Read more...]

How to Void Your San Diego Replacement Window Warranty

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Almost any replacement window product you purchase will come with a warranty. The coverage of that warranty can range from as little as one or two years to as long as a lifetime (or two). But just like any other document written by a team of lawyers, warranties include lots of “fine print.” The fine print in window warranties usually includes multiple items that will limit or completely nullify the warranty’s coverage. Here are some of the most common ways to render your replacement window … [Read more...]

Customized Window Grids Add a Unique Touch to your San Diego Home

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As you drive around neighborhoods in San Diego, you will see many different styles of windows, some with grids, and some without. What are window grids, and why do people add them to their windows? Before large panes of window glass were available, windows were constructed using smaller pieces of glass, held together by grids, also called muntins. Today, when you see newer windows with grids, the grids are likely just decorative, and in a dual pane replacement window, they sit between the two … [Read more...]

Condensation on Your Windows: Is it a Problem?

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One of the reasons people first start thinking about replacing the windows in their San Diego homes is because they see condensation forming either on the interior or the exterior surface of a window. They assume that if they see condensation forming, there is a problem with their windows. However, this may not necessarily be the case. What Causes Condensation on Windows? First of all, it’s important to know what causes condensation to appear on glass surfaces in the first place. Basically, … [Read more...]

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