"We hired Paul Denys to restore the wooden windows in our 1910 house, because he was one of very few who knew what to do, and was supportive of the idea, whereas most suggested replacing the windows. The windows turned out even better than we expected for the same cost of replacing them with new high-end windows. We are happy with the look, the functionality, and the fact we didn't toss perfectly good windows. He sourced fantastic storms which do not require a ladder every season. And during the process, we decided to have him and his crew work on the re-painting of the house exterior, which we had planned for another contractor. But Paul's knowledge of heritage homes, and our confidence in his workmanship and professionalism made it an easy decision. And we were very happy with the end result!"
This duplex, built in 1911 by the contractor Joseph Bourque, combines elements of the Beaux-Arts and Italian styles. When Arthur Bourque, Joseph's son, inherited it in 1918, he was already occupying the entire building. Ten years later, Bourque went bankrupt and his sister Alexina repurchased the house from the receivers. She sold it to Lucien Massé, a prominent accountant, who rented it to two tenants.