Thermos replacement in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

This borough brings together three distinct neighbourhoods. Villeray and Parc-Extension are mostly brick plexes with outdoor staircases, packed along residential streets and back lanes. Saint-Michel, developed later, has more postwar buildings, wider plexes and small apartment blocks. Throughout, owner-occupiers and tenants often share the same building. Many of these buildings still have windows that went in decades ago, and their sealed units are now showing their age with fog and haze.

With several households under one roof, the differences show quickly: a bedroom window streaming every morning, a living room thermos that's turned cloudy. Cooking, showers and well-occupied flats push indoor humidity up, which exposes worn seals. We replace failed units with Low-E argon double glazing, which stays warmer to the touch and is less prone to condensation. We fit them in the frames already there.

For an upstairs flat, the outdoor staircase is often the only way in, so keep it clear, especially in winter. The back lanes in Villeray and Parc-Extension sometimes make rear access easier. Own a rental building? Give your tenants notice and group the foggy units from every flat into one assessment and one installation. Saturday visits often make it easier to reach everyone.