Stuart is a small agricultural community in Guthrie County along the historic Highway 6 corridor. The town features a preserved downtown, a strong farming heritage, and a close community where neighbours know one another by name.
Stuart's location in the western reaches of the Des Moines metro service area exposes homes to relentless winter winds that sweep across miles of open farmland, driving wind chills well below -20F.
Stuart's homes along the main street and surrounding residential blocks were largely built before modern energy codes existed. Their aging windows are a primary source of heat loss, and replacing them with triple-pane units is one of the most impactful improvements a homeowner in this area can make.
the Stuart Horseshoe Bend Park and historic downtown along old Highway 6
Our 1940s home on the edge of Stuart had original windows that let in every bit of cold wind. Panes replaced them and the warmth retention is amazing. Our furnace barely runs compared to before. — Wayne M., Highway 6 Corridor