Grand Falls-Windsor is the heart of central Newfoundland, built along the Exploits River: Grand Falls grew up as a planned paper-mill town, Windsor as the railway town beside it, and the two joined in 1991. Homes range from older company-era houses to family neighbourhoods and newer subdivisions.
Inland, central Newfoundland gets colder winters and warmer summers than the coast. On December 21 the sun is up for just 8 hours and 13 minutes here; on June 21, over 16 hours.
Measures in central Newfoundland are scheduled on regular trips. Your blinds are made in our Halifax workshop and installed by our own crew.
What Grand Falls-Windsor homes need
Insulation for cold inland nights. Double-cell cellular shades.
Blackout for 16-hour days. Roller shades.
Character. Real wood blinds.
Atlantic Light in Grand Falls-Windsor
Approximate times, calculated for Grand Falls-Windsor's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 8:04 a.m. | 5:08 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:17 p.m. | 9:20 p.m. |
| Daylight | 8 h 13 min | 16 h 11 min |
| Sun height at noon | 18° | 64° |
What it means for your windows: In midwinter the sun never climbs higher than about 18 degrees here, so it reaches far into south-facing rooms. That is welcome warmth on a cold afternoon and a real glare problem on a TV or a laptop. In June it is still light at 9:20 p.m., which is why we recommend true blackout, not room darkening, for kids' rooms.
Neighbourhoods we serve
We also serve Bishop's Falls, Botwood and Badger on request.
Popular in Grand Falls-Windsor
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Roller shades: clean and simple, sheer to blackout
- Wood blinds: real hardwood warmth
- Faux wood blinds: built for steam and damp
Around Grand Falls-Windsor
Windsor
Windsor is the former railway town on the north side of Grand Falls-Windsor, with older homes, family neighbourhoods and newer construction.
Older homes need warmth; families need blackout.
What we fit most here: cellular shades and blackout roller shades.
Is Windsor included in your central Newfoundland trips? Yes.
What blinds help older homes stay warm? Double-cell cellular shades.
Corduroy Brook
The Corduroy Brook area, with its nature trail and green space running through town, is surrounded by family homes on quiet streets.
Homes here want warmth and a natural look.
What we fit most here: cellular shades and real wood blinds.
Is this area included in your trips? Yes.
What blinds suit a home backing onto green space? Light-filtering cellular shades or wood blinds that let in light while giving privacy.
Frequently asked questions
Do you install custom blinds in Grand Falls-Windsor?
Yes. Atlantic Shades measures and installs custom blinds and shades in Grand Falls-Windsor and central Newfoundland on regular scheduled trips.
What are the best blinds for central Newfoundland winters?
Double-cell cellular shades with side channels.
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