Wallaceburg is a small river town in Chatham-Kent at the junction of the Sydenham River channels. Once a major glass manufacturing centre, the community retains its industrial heritage character with established neighbourhoods of solid working-class homes from the early-to-mid 20th century.
Wallaceburg's river delta location at the confluence of the Sydenham and Chenal Ecarte rivers creates damp conditions that compound winter cold, with temperatures dropping below -15C and persistent moisture affecting window performance.
Wallaceburg's river location adds moisture challenges to the cold winter conditions, accelerating deterioration of older window frames and seals. Many homes from the town's glass-manufacturing heyday have original windows desperately in need of replacement with modern, moisture-resistant triple-pane units.
the Wallaceburg and District Museum and the Sydenham River waterfront
The humidity near the Sydenham River was destroying our old windows. Panes installed moisture-resistant triple-pane windows and the condensation problems are gone. Our Wallaceburg home is warmer and drier than it has been in decades. — Dennis C., Sydenham