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What are Casement Windows and Are They a Good Choice for San Diego Homes?

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If you're not familiar with window terminology, a casement windows has a single glass panel that swings open to the outside. Typically, they swing outward, away from the frame and the wall, from a single hinge. Some casement windows can swing outward up to 90 degrees from the building. These windows usually operate via a crank that makes the window simple to open and close. Casement windows are perfect for areas in your home where an unobstructed view is desired, especially San Diego homes in … [Read more...]

The Benefits of Garden Windows for San Diego Homes

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San Diego homeowners, especially those living in what many refer to as "cookie cutter" tract homes, are always looking for ways to add interest to their homes--something that will help make a home feel special and stand out in a neighborhood. One way homeowners can help make a home more unique is by installing specialty windows, and one of the more popular options is garden windows. Garden windows are a type of specialty window that projects outward from the wall similar to a bay window. … [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...]

Sun Tunnels Can Brighten Your San Diego Home

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Many San Diego homes have dark bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms and other rooms that could be illuminated by daylight if they only featured a window or door. Sun tunnel skylights, sometimes referred to as “tubular skylights”, “light tubes”, “sun pipes” or even “solar tubes” are a great option to illuminate dim and dark interior living spaces with daylighting technology. Basically a sun tunnel is a specially designed tunnel that passes San Diego sunlight from the roof to the ceiling. The tunnel is … [Read more...]

San Diego Solar Powered Skylights Eligible for 30% Federal Tax Credit

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If you are interested in having a skylight installed in your home, did you know that solar powered skylights are eligible to receive a 30% Federal Tax Credit?  The combination of the Emergency Stabilization Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides a 30% tax credit on both the purchase and installation of qualifying products such as solar electric property, solar water heating, and qualified wind energy products. Under these laws, qualifying solar powered skylights are eligible … [Read more...]