by Gordon Gauvin | Nov 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
When choosing between wood and fiberglass windows, aluminum, or vinyl for your doors and window frames, the decision affects far more than appearance. The right material shapes how long your windows last, how much energy your home uses, how often they need...
by Gordon Gauvin | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Vintage windows in historic, character, or period homes deserve careful assessment before they are replaced. This article talks about why restoring old windows is typically a better long-term investment than replacing them completely in terms of historical accuracy,...
by Gordon Gauvin | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Noise reduction windows can make Alberta homes quieter without sacrificing winter performance. In cold, windy locations near roads, rail lines, or mechanical noise, the right glass package, frame, seal, and installation method affect both sound control and heat...
by Gordon Gauvin | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Old home energy efficiency starts with the parts of a house that make it worth preserving: original windows, solid doors, detailed woodwork and the way sunlight moves through older glass. In Edmonton, those character features also have to stand up to cold winters,...
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
For heritage projects in Alberta, good intentions can still damage original windows, doors, and architectural details when the work is treated like a standard repair. The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada emphasize repair,...
