by Gordon Gauvin | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
In Alberta’s long, harsh winters and noisy places like roads, railroads, and wind tunnels, choosing the appropriate noise-reducing windows means more than just quieter rooms. They also need to be able to keep the heat in and stand up to the weather. This blog...
by Gordon Gauvin | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Older homes have a certain charm that new homes often can’t match. It’s the craftsmanship, the details, and the warmth. Every corner has a story to tell, whether it’s the beautiful woodwork, the original glass panes, or the way sunlight shines...
by Gordon Gauvin | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Heritage homes are architectural time capsules – filled with character, craftsmanship and historical significance. But below that charm is a tangle of structural and environmental difficulties, no more so than in the building envelope: the barrier separating the...
by Gordon Gauvin | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
We have seen way too many times when excellent intentions were ruined by the improper way of repairing historic buildings. As someone who has worked on historical restoration projects in Edmonton and other places for more than 30 years, I can say that heritage...
by Gordon Gauvin | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
A walk through Edmonton’s historic neighborhoods will reveal special window charm. Windows in many distinct homes contain wavy glass, it’s something quite special. Floating molten glass over a bed of liquid tin is today’s glass making process, which results in truly...
