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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...]

Anlin Windows and Doors: A Great Value for San Diego Homeowners

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In this article, I wanted to highlight a replacement window brand that I highly recommend: Anlin Window Systems. The Anlin brand may not be as well known as window brands like Milgard, Simonton, or Pella, but they should not be overlooked by San Diego homeowners seeking high-quality vinyl window or patio doors. Anlin Window Systems only offers vinyl replacement windows and doors, so San Diego homeowners looking for wood, fiberglass, or aluminum windows or doors will need to look elsewhere. … [Read more...]

Energy Efficient Windows Guide for San Diego Homeowners: What is Low-e Glass and How Does it Work?

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San Diego homeowners in the market for energy efficient replacement windows have certainly encountered the term low-e glass. We know low-e glass is a contributing factor in making the window energy efficient, but what does low-e mean and how does it work? Let’s start with light, specifically sunlight, which we have no shortage of here in San Diego. There are three basic types of light: ultraviolet light, visible light, and infrared light. Ultraviolet light is the type of light that causes … [Read more...]

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...]

Understanding Bay and Bow Windows in San Diego

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We've noticed that some of our customers use the terms "bay window" and "bow window" interchangeably. And while the two types of windows have similarities, they are a little bit different, and as someone shopping for replacement windows in San Diego, it would be helpful for you to know the difference. What's the Difference Between Bay and Bow Windows? Bay and bow windows are both specialty “show off” windows formed from three or more windows that each project out from a wall. In a bay window … [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...]

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...]

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...]