Loewen was recently featured by Steinbach Online about how its products performed in areas affected by Hurricane Irma.

After the hurricane swept through the Caribbean and southern Florida, Loewen distributors assessed the damage at their job sites. According to Ben Carter who is the Loewen distributor in parts of Florida and the Caribbean, Loewen products came through, “absolutely fantastic.” He remarked that Loewen’s windows and doors performed so well that they are now getting requests for bids all over the islands.

Jon Sawatzky, Director for Product and Marketing, explains that Loewen’s hurricane-resistant windows are designed to provide protection against water filtration from rain and flooding, and that they must also hold up from the impact of flying debris. Although many windows sustained significant damage, he reports that the glass stayed intact and remained secured to the frame, preventing the roof from being blown off.

The link to the full article on Steinbach Online is http://bit.ly/lwdvsirma.

The Minnewoc Mansion on the shores of Oconomowoc Lake has been listed for $10.5 million, making it the most expensive home ever put on the market in Southeastern Wisconsin. Also known as Bullen’s Castle after its builder George Bullen, the mansion is a near replica of Anne Boleyn’s Hever Castle in England.

The Loewen windows and doors installed in the mansion were done by Richards Building Supply Co. from two years ago. The property boasts of a 16,000-square foot living area, six full bathrooms, four half-baths, two laundry rooms, a regular and catering kitchen, a library, bar, game room and theater. It also has a walled garden, water tower, gazebo and three-bedroom guest quarters.

For the full article, please visit this link to the Journal Sentinel.

photo credit: Edgar Visuals, www.edgarvisuals.com

Loewen congratulates its team members who ran the half marathon at the 2017 Manitoba Marathon. Nine participants from different departments ran the 21-km event on June 18 and all of them received medals for completing the run.

Steinbach Online, the city’s online community portal, recently featured Loewen Windows and Doors’ involvement in Chelster Hall, Canada’s most expensive luxury home listed at $65 million.

Director of Product Jon Sawatzky recounted the project’s history and how the company handled the challenges of such a massive undertaking.

The article can be read in detail via this link:  https://steinbachonline.com/local/canada-s-most-expensive-home-fitted-with-loewen-windows-and-doors.

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Occupying 10 acres of land and spanning 47,000 square feet, Chelster Hall is Canada’s most expensive luxury home listed at $65 million. The property offers 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a private chapel, a two-storey library, an indoor swimming pool, bowling alley, home theatre, and numerous entertainment-sized living areas. Chelster Hall sits along Oakville’s “Gold Coast”, with its view of Lake Ontario made all the more breathtaking by Loewen windows and doors.

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All images are from ChelsterHall.ca. © 2016 The Invidiata Team RE/MAX

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Hugo Powell, property owner and former president of Labatt Brewing Co. Ltd., was inspired by Bickling Hall in Norfolk, and wanted to create a home that will stand for centuries. After a decade of residence, the Powells have decided to allow a new owner to continue the story of their estate.

For more details about Chelster Hall, please visit http://chelsterhall.ca/

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Project Location:

• Beaconsfield Village,Toronto

Credits:

• Creative Union Network
• Andrew Snow Photography, Toronto

The coach house reconstruction was the first phase in a larger rehabilitation project for a late 19th Century Victorian house in the city’s west end. The adaptive reuse of a former carriage house located on a public laneway required a sensitive design approach, which included extensive consultation with the Toronto City Planning, Heritage and Building Departments.

The home built for a family of three, seamlessly blends traditional materiality with a modern design aesthetic to create a sanctuary for contemporary living which makes a positive contribution to the local Victorian era building vernacular. A minimalist interior contributes to the tranquil nature of the dwelling and emphasizes the free flow of light and space throughout the home. Invisible pocket doors throughout the home enhance the feeling of connectedness between discreet spaces, but can be easily closed when a higher level of privacy is required. Large windows and multiple skylights infuse the space with a plenitude of natural light, which is transported throughout the home through the central double height seating area. Operable window openings have been strategically located to help induce natural cross ventilation though the entire house, providing fresh air a limiting the dependence on mechanical system during temperate months.

Updated building systems including home automation, integrated audio, and radiant floor heating work discreetly behind the scenes to create a comforting interior environment. Custom built in furniture pieces throughout the house; maximize the utility of spaces, while enhancing the overall cohesiveness of the design expression. Corian vanities and surrounds are employed around the bathtub and shower, as well as on the kitchen island to create clean water resistant surface that perfectly matches the custom white cabinetry found throughout the coach house.

Rick Locke of Windows, Doors & More (right) and Jeff Wilcox of Glass Concepts (2nd from right) on the discussion panel at Window & Door Dealer Days, October 2016

Photo credit: Robb Cohen Photography & Video LLC, robbsphotos.com

The Jan/Feb 2017 issue of Window & Door Magazine features an article on how to create a dream showroom. Based on a panel discussion at the 2016 Window & Door Dealer Days, Loewen dealers Jeff Wilcox of Glass Concepts and Rick Locke of Windows, Doors & More were among the resource persons.

Details of this article can be found on pages 18 and 20 in this online PDF courtesy of Window & Door Magazine: http://bit.ly/2l8Blth

Representatives from Yarrow Sash and Door, our Winnipeg dealer, are visiting the Head Office on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to do a plant tour and learn more about Loewen’s products, processes and culture.

The Northeast Window & Door Association (NWDA) has agreed to merge operations with the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA).

“WDMA is excited that NWDA will be joined with WDMA to better serve window, door and skylight manufacturers and their suppliers,” said Al Babiuk, WDMA Chairman and CEO of Loewen Windows. “By merging associations we will have a stronger voice to promote, protect and advance the interests of the industry at the national level and in the Northeast.”

More details can be found in WDMA’s full press release here: https://goo.gl/AP7sMZ.