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Window Materials: What Type is Best For San Diego Homeowners?

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There are many different types of replacement windows made with all kinds of different materials, but what is best for your San Diego home, and what is the difference between the most common types of materials used in replacement windows? Read on to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages associated with some of the materials used in replacement windows so you can make an informed decision when purchasing. Vinyl Windows Vinyl replacement windows are popular with many San Diego … [Read more...]

E-book Helps San Diego Homeowners Decide if Replacement Windows are Right for Their Home

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For San Diego homeowners who are in the beginning stages of deciding whether or not to replace the windows in their home, I want to introduce you to an e-book my company, BM Windows, put out a couple of years ago titled, Investing in Your Home: Replacement Windows and Doors. The e-book makes multiple compelling arguments for why homeowners would be wise to replace their old, drafty, single pane windows with new, energy-efficient double or triple pane windows. But in case you think the e-book … [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...]

Choosing a San Diego Replacement Window Company Based on Customer Reviews

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A quick online search for replacement window and door companies in San Diego can produce an overwhelming amount of options—everything from independent, local replacement window dealers, to large national companies, to big box home improvement stores, to general contractors. As you visit their websites, many seem to make the same promises: energy-efficient windows and doors at affordable prices. So how do you choose? One way is to narrow down your choices based on customer reviews. Reviews … [Read more...]

Think All Replacement Windows Sold in San Diego Have Similar Warranties? Think Again.

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A replacement window warranty is kind of like most documents written in fine print—you don’t actually read it until you have to. That time may come when something goes wrong with your windows, like a leak or a window that no longer opens and closes as it should. You’ll then dig through your files or go online to see if your windows are still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Every replacement window company has some sort of warranty on their windows. Some only cover windows from defects … [Read more...]

Financing Your Replacement Windows: Tips for San Diego Homeowners

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Replacement windows can be a significant home improvement project, especially if you have a house with a lot of windows and a patio door or two. Replacing your home’s windows and doors is definitely a wise investment in your home, but you still may be struggling to come up with the money for the project. Fortunately for San Diego homeowners, there are multiple options for funding your replacement windows and doors that don’t involve putting the entire project on a high-interest credit … [Read more...]

New Design Center Tool is a Game-Changer for San Diego Replacement Window Shoppers

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Replacement window brochures and sales materials are full of beautiful pictures featuring windows installed in gorgeous custom homes. The homes are often large, well-lit, architectural masterpieces. It may be difficult for you to picture those same windows in your own home, especially if it’s a standard tract home or a condominium, or if the style of your home doesn’t resemble any of the homes pictured in the brochures. Fortunately for replacement window shoppers, a new tool is available that … [Read more...]