Thermos replacement on Nuns' Island

Surrounded by the St. Lawrence, Nuns' Island has condo towers at both ends, mid-rise buildings and pockets of townhouses and semi-detached homes. In the towers, glass often takes up most of the wall, with patio doors opening onto balconies or terraces. Townhouses lean more toward casement windows, a backyard patio door and sometimes fixed transoms above the openings. Few of these units come in standard sizes.

With nothing around to break it, wind off the river hits upper-floor façades head-on. Large sealed units flex more, and once a seal tires, moisture gets in quickly. For oversized panels and patio doors, we make the thermos in tempered glass. Low-E glass with argon also helps heavily glazed condos stay comfortable, especially on the sunny side, where heat builds up in summer.

Before we come, check your building's rules with management: permitted work hours, elevator booking, corridor protection. Let us know where to park too, as many towers have limited visitor spots. The island is easy to reach from Highway 15 or from Verdun. A tip for condo owners: if neighbours also have foggy windows, it can be handy to schedule their assessments on the same day.