Window and Door Resources for San Diego Homeowners
Straight answers to the questions we get asked on site — what the code requires, what is worth repairing, and what to check before you book anyone. Written by us, with references you can check.
Title 24 Window Requirements in 2026
California’s 2025 Energy Code applies to projects permitted from January 1, 2026. What changed, which climate zone San Diego is in, and why the tighter 0.27 U-factor does not apply here.
Sliding Door Roller Replacement: Repair or Replace?
A sliding door that has become hard to open is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed problems in a house. How to tell whether you need rollers, a track repair, or a new door.
Foggy Dual-Pane Windows: What Causes It?
Haze between the panes means the seal has failed, and a failed glass unit cannot be restored. How to tell it apart from ordinary condensation, and why you replace the glass, not the window.
Salt Air and Coastal Window Hardware
Chlorides cause pitting corrosion and drive galvanic attack. Which AAMA finish tier and stainless grade to specify near the water, and how often to rinse.
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