If you were in the market for a new car, you probably wouldn’t buy just any car. Instead, you would do some research about which ones have the features you’re looking for, as well as a good reputation for reliability and safety. The same should be true when you’re shopping for replacement windows in San Diego. The difference is that you might not be too sure what to look for in new windows—especially if you’re a new homeowner or have never replaced windows in a home before.
At first glance, all windows can look the same. It’s just some glass surrounded by a frame, right? Well, take a closer look and you’ll find that there’s a lot more to replacement windows than just glass and a frame. In high-quality windows, there’s actually a lot of technology built into them. That technology isn’t just a way to charge you more for the windows, either. It’s technology that will actually improve your quality of life by better insulating your home from fluctuating outside temperatures and sound levels. Enhanced security features will help keep your home safe from intruders. Special coatings on the glass can block out up to 99% of UV rays from entering your home and causing skin damage, as well as prematurely fading your furnishings.
Cheap replacement windows will not have a lot of this technology built in. Although they will look very similar to their higher end counterparts, the frames will likely be made from cheaper vinyl that will yellow and crack over time. The locking mechanisms will be flimsy. While they may have some sort of Low-E coating on the glass, it likely won’t be as advanced as you’ll find in higher end windows. High-end windows may also have other insulating features like a warm-edge spacer between the two panes of glass, as well as a special type of gas, such as Argon or Krypton. For improved sound suppression, the two panes of glass may be of dissimilar thickness.
To get access to some of the best replacement windows sold in San Diego, you will need to work with an independent replacement window dealer. These dealers will often sell windows that aren’t available in retail stores, but only available to companies that also provide professional installation services. The good news is that these windows are often competitively priced because the brands aren’t the “household names” that advertise on television or in the major home improvement and home décor magazines. So even though you are getting great windows and expert installation services, you can still get a great price on replacement windows! It really is a win-win situation!
