Windows and Doors That Can Handle San Diego’s Coast By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: November 7, 2025 If you live anywhere near the water, you already know what salt air can do. It gives you those perfect beach mornings… and then quietly eats away at metal, paint, and glass over time. The truth is, living by the coast is amazing, but it’s also tough on your home. Your windows and doors take […] Read More ...
The Science Behind Smart Windows: How They Make Homes More Efficient By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: November 5, 2025 Ever notice how your living room heats up like a greenhouse every afternoon, regardless of how high you turn the air conditioning? Or how the winter chill sneaks in around your windows, no matter how many times you seal the edges? That’s not just bad luck but old-fashioned window technology. Now imagine this: your windows […] Read More ...
Choosing the Right Windows for San Diego’s Coastal Homes By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: November 3, 2025 Okay, here’s the thing about living by the coast: it’s gorgeous, obviously. Ocean breeze, sunsets, all that. But that same salty air that feels amazing? It quietly ruins your windows. You don’t notice it at first. Then one day you go to open a window and it sticks. Or you see fog inside the glass […] Read More ...
The Complete Cost & ROI Guide to Replacing Windows and Doors in San Diego (2025 Edition) By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: You’ve probably noticed it — that sticky sliding door, that window that fogs up no matter how often you clean it, or that faint draft that turns your living room into a wind tunnel.If you live in San Diego, sooner or later, replacing your windows and doors isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about comfort, energy […] Read More ...
A Real Homeowner’s Guide to Window Replacement in San Diego (2025 Update) By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: October 29, 2025 What to Know About Permits, Costs, and Energy Savings Before You Start Ever looked at your windows and thought, “Maybe it’s time”?You are not alone. The combination of salty ocean air, bright California sun, and occasional Santa Ana winds have their toll on San Diego houses over the years. And even though vintage windows might […] Read More ...
Ultimate Checklist for Coastal San Diego Homes: What to Ask Before Replacing Windows and Doors By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: October 27, 2025 Being a resident of the coast, you can definitely experience the ocean’s changeable character. What about the view – Priceless. What about the wind – Perfect. The salty air coming from the ocean? Not so much. It gradually creeps in everywhere: door hinges, window seals, glass and before you know it, the windows and doors […] Read More ...
How to Actually Save Energy with New Windows and Doors in Coastal San Diego By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: October 24, 2025 If you’ve lived near the coast for a while, you already know how the ocean has a mind of its own. One week it’s calm and perfect, the next it’s throwing salty air at your house like it’s in a mood. That same salt, sun, and breeze that make living here amazing also beat up […] Read More ...
How Much Can You Really Save with Energy-Efficient Windows in California? By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: October 22, 2025 If you live anywhere in California, you’ve probably noticed it — energy bills that seem to climb no matter what you do. You turn off the lights, run the AC less, and still, that number creeps up every month.So here’s the question a lot of homeowners are asking lately: Are new windows really worth the […] Read More ...
Comparing Frame Materials: Vinyl vs. Aluminum vs. Fiberglass Windows in San Diego’s Climate By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: October 20, 2025 Living in San Diego means you get sunshine for days, ocean air that always feels fresh, and mild weather that makes you wonder why anyone lives anywhere else. But that same mix of salt, heat, and humidity can do a number on your home’s exterior — especially your windows. When your old windows are beginning […] Read More ...
San Diego Home Makeover: Real Before & After Window & Door Projects — Costs, Energy Savings, and Lessons Learned By: ClearMax StaffPosted on: October 17, 2025 The Starting Point: Old Windows, Old Problems One of our recent clients in North Park had a charming 1950s home, beautiful, but drafty. The original aluminum-frame windows let in street noise, dust, and summer heat. The AC worked overtime, and the electricity bill showed it. This is a pretty common story across San Diego’s older […] Read More ...
