Historic Toronto Duplexes Multifamily Case STudy
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L a w r e n c e A v e n u e D u p l e x e s To r o n t o , O n t a r i o
The owner of these pre-World War II rental duplexes wanted to retain the aesthetics of the buildings’ original wood windows, but offer residents modern energy efficiency. Pella Architect Series windows were a perfect match. ®
B u i ld i n g T y p e : M u l t i f amily
L a w r e n c e A v e n u e D u p l e x e s To r o n t o , O n t a r i o
THE NEW ARCHITECT SERIES ALUMINUM-CLAD WOOD CASEMENT WINDOWS WITH DIVIDED LIGHTS ®
COMPLEMENT THE TUDOR-STYLE ARCHITECTURE OF THESE DUPLEXES.
Lawrence Avenue Duplexes are historic properties built in 1936 by
H i sto r i c I nteg r it y I s N u m b e r o n e
the Grant family on the outskirts of Toronto, “where the deer and the antelope played.” Now, 71 years later, these six brick buildings
The duplexes’ historic appeal is what draws residents to the
with four units each are still owned by the Grant family, but are
Lawrence Avenue Duplexes. So when it came time to replace
located right in the heart of the city. The rental residences appeal
the windows, Bert C. Grant — the third generation of Grants to
to young professionals and young-at-heart residents who appreciate
own and manage the properties — said product quality was most
living with the best of both worlds — historic charm just steps
important. “Our family’s pride in ownership shows. We were more
away from modern amenities.
concerned with preserving the buildings’ original look and offering residents quality living.” Grant had not used Pella products before and was immediately impressed by Pella’s Architect Series product
Pe r i o d D e s i g n Wo rth Pr e s e rv i n g
line. It offered the variety of window types needed to match the
The Lawrence Avenue Duplexes are built from a variety of
look of the buildings’ original wood windows, inside and out.
traditional building materials and feature Tudor and Colonial
Pella’s Integral Light Technology re-created the authentic beauty
detailing, such as decorative wood trim and stone architectural
of the buildings’ original, single-pane windows with true divided
accents. Each building has its own unique design. Pella Architect
lights, and delighted residents with improved energy efficiency,
Series casement and double-hung windows, featuring a standard
increased comfort and an unexpected benefit — noise reduction.
Colonial grille pattern and low-maintenance White aluminum-clad
“The Lawrence Avenue Duplexes are located on a busy street and
wood exteriors, enhance the buildings’ stately facades.
residents can’t believe the difference these new windows make,”
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said Grant.
“ Pella is a good company to wor k with. They were driven to meet our needs and achieve our satisfaction. Their product is of the highest quality, and their ser vice matches that.” Ber t C . Grant, Proper ty Manager, Crestview Group of Companies
“ We received lots of positive feedback from residents about the new Pella windows.” ®
Th e Pow e r O f Y e llow
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Ber t C . Grant, Proper ty Manager, Crestview Group of Companies
at wo r k
With historic renovation, installation can prove tricky. The windows for the Lawrence Avenue Duplexes were installed by Pella-trained
Head
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
teams from the local Pella sales branch, and according to Grant, the job went surprisingly smooth. “I’ve had simpler projects using
Sealant Backer Rod and Sealant Interior Seal
other manufacturers’ windows that had more issues.” Grant said it was important to minimize the residents’ inconvenience during the window replacement project, and Pella recognized that. He was not the only one impressed with Pella’s level of customer service and installation expertise: “The installers took great care when working in the residents’ apartments — inspiring one resident to bake cupcakes for the crew.” Qualit y Fo r G e n e r ati o n s To Co m e
Jamb
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION Sealant Backer Rod and Sealant Interior Seal
“Care and Service” — that’s the motto of Crestview Group of Companies, owner of the Lawrence Avenue Duplexes. The properties’ new Pella windows reflect this mission every day. Thanks to an uncommon commitment to quality, residents can enjoy a view of the future surrounded by a vision of the past.
Sill
Backer Rod and Sealant Interior Seal
Flashing Tape
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
THE EXISTING WOOD WINDOWS AND TRIM WERE REPLACED WITH NEW Aluminum-Clad Wood Windows — A SOLUTION THAT CLOSELY MATCHED THE DESIGN OF THE HISTORIC WINDOWS WHILE PROVIDING A LOW-MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR. THE NEW INTERIOR SEAL MINIMIZES WATER INFILTRATION and ALSO REDUCES EXTERIOR NOISE.
Owner/D eve lop e r : C re st v iew G ro u p o f C o m p a n i e s
G e n e r a l C o n t r a c t o r : L aw re n ce C o n s t r u ct i o n
L o c a t i o n : To ro n t o, O n t a r i o
© 2008 P e lla c o r p o r at i o n • 1 0 2 m ai n s t r e e t • p e l la, i a 50219 • 800- 84- pella • www.pellacommerci al.com
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COMMERCIAL
s ol u t io n s
L a w r e n c e A v e n u e D u p l e x e s To r o n t o , O n t a r i o
The owner of these pre-World War II rental duplexes wanted to retain the aesthetics of the buildings’ original wood windows, but offer residents modern energy efficiency. Pella Architect Series windows were a perfect match. ®
B u i ld i n g T y p e : M u l t i f amily
L a w r e n c e A v e n u e D u p l e x e s To r o n t o , O n t a r i o
THE NEW ARCHITECT SERIES ALUMINUM-CLAD WOOD CASEMENT WINDOWS WITH DIVIDED LIGHTS ®
COMPLEMENT THE TUDOR-STYLE ARCHITECTURE OF THESE DUPLEXES.
Lawrence Avenue Duplexes are historic properties built in 1936 by
H i sto r i c I nteg r it y I s N u m b e r o n e
the Grant family on the outskirts of Toronto, “where the deer and the antelope played.” Now, 71 years later, these six brick buildings
The duplexes’ historic appeal is what draws residents to the
with four units each are still owned by the Grant family, but are
Lawrence Avenue Duplexes. So when it came time to replace
located right in the heart of the city. The rental residences appeal
the windows, Bert C. Grant — the third generation of Grants to
to young professionals and young-at-heart residents who appreciate
own and manage the properties — said product quality was most
living with the best of both worlds — historic charm just steps
important. “Our family’s pride in ownership shows. We were more
away from modern amenities.
concerned with preserving the buildings’ original look and offering residents quality living.” Grant had not used Pella products before and was immediately impressed by Pella’s Architect Series product
Pe r i o d D e s i g n Wo rth Pr e s e rv i n g
line. It offered the variety of window types needed to match the
The Lawrence Avenue Duplexes are built from a variety of
look of the buildings’ original wood windows, inside and out.
traditional building materials and feature Tudor and Colonial
Pella’s Integral Light Technology re-created the authentic beauty
detailing, such as decorative wood trim and stone architectural
of the buildings’ original, single-pane windows with true divided
accents. Each building has its own unique design. Pella Architect
lights, and delighted residents with improved energy efficiency,
Series casement and double-hung windows, featuring a standard
increased comfort and an unexpected benefit — noise reduction.
Colonial grille pattern and low-maintenance White aluminum-clad
“The Lawrence Avenue Duplexes are located on a busy street and
wood exteriors, enhance the buildings’ stately facades.
residents can’t believe the difference these new windows make,”
®
®
said Grant.
“ Pella is a good company to wor k with. They were driven to meet our needs and achieve our satisfaction. Their product is of the highest quality, and their ser vice matches that.” Ber t C . Grant, Proper ty Manager, Crestview Group of Companies
“ We received lots of positive feedback from residents about the new Pella windows.” ®
Th e Pow e r O f Y e llow
SM
Ber t C . Grant, Proper ty Manager, Crestview Group of Companies
at wo r k
With historic renovation, installation can prove tricky. The windows for the Lawrence Avenue Duplexes were installed by Pella-trained
Head
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
teams from the local Pella sales branch, and according to Grant, the job went surprisingly smooth. “I’ve had simpler projects using
Sealant Backer Rod and Sealant Interior Seal
other manufacturers’ windows that had more issues.” Grant said it was important to minimize the residents’ inconvenience during the window replacement project, and Pella recognized that. He was not the only one impressed with Pella’s level of customer service and installation expertise: “The installers took great care when working in the residents’ apartments — inspiring one resident to bake cupcakes for the crew.” Qualit y Fo r G e n e r ati o n s To Co m e
Jamb
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION Sealant Backer Rod and Sealant Interior Seal
“Care and Service” — that’s the motto of Crestview Group of Companies, owner of the Lawrence Avenue Duplexes. The properties’ new Pella windows reflect this mission every day. Thanks to an uncommon commitment to quality, residents can enjoy a view of the future surrounded by a vision of the past.
Sill
Backer Rod and Sealant Interior Seal
Flashing Tape
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
THE EXISTING WOOD WINDOWS AND TRIM WERE REPLACED WITH NEW Aluminum-Clad Wood Windows — A SOLUTION THAT CLOSELY MATCHED THE DESIGN OF THE HISTORIC WINDOWS WHILE PROVIDING A LOW-MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR. THE NEW INTERIOR SEAL MINIMIZES WATER INFILTRATION and ALSO REDUCES EXTERIOR NOISE.
Owner/D eve lop e r : C re st v iew G ro u p o f C o m p a n i e s
G e n e r a l C o n t r a c t o r : L aw re n ce C o n s t r u ct i o n
L o c a t i o n : To ro n t o, O n t a r i o
© 2008 P e lla c o r p o r at i o n • 1 0 2 m ai n s t r e e t • p e l la, i a 50219 • 800- 84- pella • www.pellacommerci al.com
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