Waverley began as a nineteenth-century gold mining village, and you can still see it in the older homes along the main road and around Lake Charles and Lake William. Alongside them, newer homes have filled in along the lakes and up the hills, from modest bungalows to large custom builds.
Older Waverley homes have the classic heritage window problems: drafty sashes, out-of-square frames and deep casings. Newer lakefront homes have the opposite problem: big modern windows and more light than anyone needs on a winter afternoon.
What we fit most here: cellular shades and lined Roman shades in older homes for warmth and character, and solar or motorized shades on lake-facing newer builds.
Lake light. Lakefront homes in Waverley take the low winter sun reflected off the ice. That glare can be intense at eye level. Solar shades in a dark colour cut it while keeping the view of the lake.
Frequently asked questions
What blinds suit an older Waverley home?
Cellular shades for warmth and lined Roman shades for a period look. Both help with drafty old windows, and we measure carefully to handle frames that are no longer square.
Do you serve Waverley and Windsor Junction?
Yes. We measure and install throughout Waverley, Windsor Junction and the lakes nearby at no extra charge.
Why is winter glare so bad on a lake?
Because the low winter sun reflects off ice and snow straight into lake-facing windows. Solar shades cut that glare without blocking the view.
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