Thermos replacement in Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Along the Rivière des Prairies, Pierrefonds-Roxboro grew mainly as a residential suburb of bungalows, split-levels, cottages and semi-detached homes, with a few condo buildings near the main roads. Split-levels have windows on several levels, including half-buried basement windows. Large living-room windows and sliding patio doors onto the backyard are standard throughout the borough, from Roxboro to the western edge of Pierrefonds.

Being close to the river and natural areas like Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park keeps the air damp much of the year. Basement windows, cooler and closer to the ground, are often the first to fog up between the panes. We replace them with double glazing, argon and Low-E, which keeps the inner pane warmer and cuts down on condensation. Patio doors get a tempered-glass unit.

Lots are generally large and a private driveway means we can park close to the house. For basement windows, clear the window well outside (snow, leaves) and the space inside in front of the window. In spring, when the water rises near the river, it's best to book the visit once the area is clear. Travel is free Monday to Saturday, including Roxboro and western Pierrefonds.