Fort Erie is a border community at the southern tip of the Niagara Region, connected to Buffalo, New York by the Peace Bridge. The town features the historic Crystal Beach neighbourhood, established residential areas along the Niagara River, and the scenic waterfront that draws visitors to its beautiful beaches.
Fort Erie sits at the confluence of the Niagara River and Lake Erie, exposing homes to powerful cross-lake winds and heavy lake-effect snow, with winter conditions among the most demanding in the Niagara Peninsula.
Fort Erie's dual water exposure from Lake Erie and the Niagara River creates extreme wind and moisture conditions that rapidly deteriorate older windows. Many Crystal Beach cottages and riverside homes have aging windows that need replacement with moisture-resistant, energy-efficient units designed for lakefront conditions.
Old Fort Erie and Crystal Beach
Our Crystal Beach home in Fort Erie faces Lake Erie head-on and our old windows couldn't handle the winter storms. Panes installed triple-pane windows rated for extreme weather and the difference in warmth and quiet has been transformative. — Carol E., Crystal Beach