When we meet with new customers in Pleasanton, Livermore, and the surrounding areas, many of them have questions about the energy efficiency of the replacement windows we sell. They are hoping that installing new windows in their homes will help them reduce their energy consumption and help them save money on their monthly energy bills. Read more…
Replacement Window and Door Blog
Replacement Windows and UV Protection: What Livermore Homeowners Need to Know
Custom Exchange Owner Michal Kuron Quoted in Consumer Insights Publication
We talk a lot about replacement window quality on our website, as well as with our customers and potential customers. As with most products on the market, there are varying degrees of quality when it comes to replacement windows and doors. And just like you can buy a new car for $15,000 or one for $150,000, there are various price points in the replacement window industry as well. Read more…
Sliding Replacement Window Options for Livermore and Pleasanton Homeowners
Sliding windows are a popular type of window chosen by many Livermore and Pleasanton homeowners looking to replace the windows in their homes. A sliding window, sometimes just called a “slider,” is great for rooms that need a vertically oriented window in which you also want to bring in some fresh air when the weather is nice outside. Read more…
Looking for Milgard Windows in Livermore or Pleasanton? Consider Simonton or Monte Verde as Well
Here at Custom Exchange, we occasionally get calls from Livermore and Pleasanton homeowners looking specifically for Milgard replacement windows. We understand that Milgard is a popular brand, and we do sell them, but we also encourage our customers to consider other replacement window brands like Simonton and Monte Verde. Milgard is a large company that has established itself as a household name when it comes to windows and doors, but popularity and brand recognition shouldn’t be the most important factor when it comes to your choice of replacement windows and doors. Read more…
Window Security: What Type of Locking Mechanisms Come with Simonton and Monte Verde Replacement Windows?
One of the reasons Livermore homeowners tell us they want to install new windows in their homes is to increase their home’s security. With older windows, one of the first things to break is often the locking mechanism, and once it breaks, you are no longer able to adequately secure your home’s windows. This means that it would be easy for anyone wanting to break into your home to go through almost any window, without even having to break the glass. Read more…
