Thermos replacement in Anjou

Anjou grew mostly after the Second World War, with streets of bungalows, semi-detached homes and plain-lined triplexes, many of them clad in brick. Windows are usually mid-sized, except in the living room, where a wide picture window often takes up much of the front wall. Where these windows were upgraded a decade or two ago, the thermos units installed back then are now reaching the end of their seal life.

Wedged between Highways 40 and 25, the area lives with steady traffic noise. Once a seal fails, moisture settles between the panes and leaves mineral streaks that no amount of cleaning will remove. Replacing the unit is a good moment to rethink the glass: triple glazing can take the edge off outside noise, while Low-E glass cuts down the heat coming through south-facing windows in summer. Our assessment tells you whether your frame can take a thicker unit.

Most Anjou homes have a private driveway, which makes unloading custom-made units straightforward. In a triplex, give your tenants advance notice: we'll need access to their windows once for measuring and again for installation. A practical tip: note which windows stay fogged all the time and which ones fog only on winter mornings. That helps us tell a failed seal from simple indoor humidity during the visit.