Elgin is a historic Fox River city with a rich watchmaking heritage and a diverse population. The city features charming Victorian homes in the historic district, mid-century neighborhoods along the river bluffs, and newer subdivisions on the city's expanding western edge.
Elgin's location along the Fox River valley brings cold air drainage in winter with temperatures regularly dropping below 0F, while summers can climb past 90F with high humidity, stressing older window seals.
Elgin's older neighborhoods near downtown feature homes from the late 1800s to the 1940s, many still fitted with original single-pane or early double-pane windows. These homes lose tremendous amounts of heat in winter, and modern triple-pane replacements deliver immediate energy savings and improved comfort.
the Elgin Tower Building and the Grand Victoria Casino
Our Victorian home in the Elgin Historic District needed windows that would look authentic. Panes crafted custom double-hung windows with grille patterns that match the originals perfectly while being incredibly energy-efficient. — Maria G., Elgin Historic District