by Gordon Gauvin | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Antique window restoration often starts with the glass itself. In many Edmonton character homes, wavy glass is one of the details that makes an original wood window feel alive instead of newly manufactured. Modern float glass is smooth and mirror-like, while early...
by Gordon Gauvin | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Restoring Antique Doors in Edmonton: Blend Security with Historical Beauty Antique doors make homes in Edmonton’s historic neighbourhoods much more charming and unique. These doors were made of steel, bronze, or solid wood, sometimes clad in copper, or adorned...
by Gordon Gauvin | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Period glass is one of the small details that gives historic homes their presence, history, and craftsmanship. Many of these historic homes are still standing proudly in Edmonton’s older neighbourhoods, such as Glenora, Westmount, and Old Strathcona. The glass...
by Gordon Gauvin | Jul 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Replica windows help historic Edmonton homes keep the same pane patterns, profiles, and wood details when original sashes or casings are too damaged to save. In neighbourhoods like Westmount, Glenora, and Old Strathcona, those details are part of the home’s...
by Gordon Gauvin | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Historic restoration gives Edmonton’s older homes a practical way to keep their history, craftsmanship, and character while repairing the parts that time and weather have worn down. These historic architectural gems have a rich history, unique personalities, and...
by Gordon Gauvin | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Heritage windows have become a popular alternative for homeowners looking to preserve the historic appearance of older timber windows while still benefiting from new technological improvements. For Edmonton homeowners, heritage preservation often starts with keeping...
