Brantford is a historic city on the Grand River, known as the Telephone City for Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone here. The city features a mix of grand Victorian homes near downtown, established mid-century neighbourhoods, and newer developments on the city's growing edges.
Brantford's Grand River valley location experiences cold winters with temperatures dropping below -20C, and river valley fog that adds moisture stress to older window frames and seals.
Brantford's heritage downtown area contains many Victorian and early 20th-century homes with original windows that are major sources of heat loss. The Grand River valley climate adds moisture challenges, making modern sealed triple-pane windows an ideal upgrade for both comfort and building protection.
the Bell Homestead National Historic Site and Glenhyrst Art Gallery
Our Victorian home near downtown Brantford had beautiful but failing wood windows. Panes manufactured custom replacements that look period-perfect and have transformed our comfort. The Grand River damp no longer affects our indoor air quality. — Susan H., Downtown Brantford