Thermos replacement in Lachine

Lachine is shaped by its industrial past and by water: the Lachine Canal begins here, and Saint-Joseph Boulevard follows the shore of Lac Saint-Louis. Housing reflects that history, with older homes in Old Lachine, working-class duplexes and triplexes toward Saint-Pierre, and newer condo buildings near the canal and on former industrial land. From one area to the next, the windows can be completely different.

Each building type has its own weak points. Plexes often have a mix of sliding windows and patio doors onto back balconies, replaced at different times over the years. Newer condos have large fixed panels. Along Saint-Joseph Boulevard, wind off the lake wears out seals faster on exposed façades. We match the glass to the job: tempered for doors and large panes, Low-E and argon for sunny rooms.

In plexes, upper units are often reached by an outdoor staircase, and that's the route the glass has to take for an upstairs patio door, so keep it clear of bikes and planters. Street parking is usually available in residential areas. A tip for plex owners: tell us about every affected unit at once so we can take all the measurements in a single visit.