Reg Piquette
Owner, Quality Contracting
Windows • Doors • Siding | Serving Powassan, Trout Creek & Highway 11 Corridor
Windows, Doors & Siding in Powassan
Hometech Exclusive DealerWSIB-Insured Crews$5 Million LiabilityRoyal Preferred Contractor
Windows, Doors & Siding in Powassan
Quality Contracting provides honest, hometown exterior renovation services to Powassan and the Highway 11 corridor communities. We’re a family-owned company founded in 1996 and led by Reg Piquette—celebrating 30 years of running his own business this January.
Powassan is the gateway between cottage country and the north—a community where long winters, aging housing stock, and rural properties all demand exteriors built to perform. We’ve been protecting homes along Highway 11, in Downtown Powassan, and out toward Trout Creek and Restoule Road for nearly three decades.
We don’t believe in the “big-box” approach where contractors disappear after the job is done. We provide a Local Quality Standard: 30 years of expertise, premium materials from partners like Hometech and Royal Building Products, and workmanship from a crew that’s been with Reg for over two decades.
The Warranty That Sticks: Even after the product warranty runs out, we’re still in your corner. That’s local accountability you won’t get from contractors who drive up from the south.
Protecting Powassan Homes from Northern Ontario’s Elements
Powassan sits at the crossroads—south of North Bay on Highway 11, serving as the gateway to cottage country and the north. It’s a community of hardworking homeowners who need exteriors that handle brutal winters, aging housing stock that needs modernizing, and rural properties that demand durability. We’ve been solving these challenges for Powassan homeowners for nearly 30 years.
Brutal Winters & Heat Loss
Powassan winters are no joke—-30°C and colder for weeks at a time, with heavy snowfall and ice storms that test every home. If your windows are older than 15–20 years, you’re fighting a losing battle against the cold. Single-pane and basic double-pane windows let heat escape while cold air pours in. Drafty doors and worn siding make it worse. Every winter, that’s money out the window—literally.
Our Approach:
We install Hometech Contour Series windows—available in both double-pane and triple-pane configurations with argon gas fill—engineered for Northern Ontario’s extreme winters. Proper insulation can reduce heating costs by 15–25% depending on the configuration you choose. Every window gets foam perimeter insulation around the entire frame—not just a few spots. Entry doors feature foam-core insulation and complete weatherstripping that eliminates threshold drafts.
Aging Housing Stock & Modernization
Many Powassan homes—especially in Downtown and along Highway 11—were built decades ago with single-pane windows, minimal wall insulation, and siding that’s seen better days. These older homes have character, but they’re expensive to heat and often have hidden problems: rotting wood behind siding, failed window seals, moisture damage in walls. Without proper upgrades, you’re paying premium heating costs for substandard comfort.
Our Solution:
We specialize in whole-home exterior transformations that modernize efficiency while respecting your home’s character. Before any new materials go up, we check all walls for rotting wood and wet insulation—because covering up problems just creates bigger problems. As a Royal Preferred Contractor, we install siding systems with insulation boards for added energy efficiency, plus complete soffit and fascia for a unified, modern look.
Rural Properties & Remote Access
The Powassan area includes plenty of rural properties—along Restoule Road, toward Trout Creek, and south toward Lake Nipissing. These properties face additional challenges: longer exposure to elements, wildlife pressure, and the difficulty of getting contractors to show up for rural work. Many homeowners have been burned by contractors who quote high, do poor work, and disappear.
Our Solution:
We’ve been servicing rural properties throughout the region for nearly 30 years. Highway 11 is our regular route—Powassan and the surrounding area are part of our service territory, not an afterthought. We install flashing at every penetration to prevent air and insect infiltration, tape all seams for airtight performance, and use premium materials built to withstand remote-property exposure. And with financing up to $100,000, upgrading your entire exterior may be more affordable than you think.
Residential Window Sales & Installation in Powassan
We don’t just replace windows; we upgrade your home’s efficiency, comfort, and value. Quality Contracting exclusively carries Hometech Windows with a LIFETIME WARRANTY—and we offer both double-pane and triple-pane options to match your needs and budget.
What You Get:
Lifetime Warranty on Contour Series windowsCasement, Awning, Double Hung, Slider, and Specialty ShapesArgon gas fill for maximum thermal performanceFoam insulation around entire frame perimeter — no cold spots
Learn More About Our WindowsOur Window Installation Always Includes:
Tarp installation to protect your home and landscapingVerify new window is correct size and styleCarefully remove interior casing to minimize wall damageClean opening and check for rotting wood or wet insulationFoam insulation around entire frame perimeterNew interior trim with filled nail holes and touch-upExterior aluminum capping and caulkingOperation and maintenance demonstrationDaily cleanup and refuse removal
Entry Door Sales & Installation in Powassan
Your front door is your first line of defence against Northern Ontario winters—and the first thing guests see. We install premium entry doors from Novatech, Masonite, and Verre Select—with foam-core insulation and complete hardware installation included.
What You Get:
Steel and fiberglass entry doors with decorative glass optionsSliding patio doors for outdoor access without energy lossGarden doors for year-round functionalityComplete hardware installation—deadbolts, security hinges, threshold sealing
Learn More About Our DoorsOur Door Installation Always Includes:
Tarp installation to protect your homeVerify new door is correct size, style, and swing directionCarefully remove existing door and frameClean opening and check for rotting woodFoam insulation around entire frame perimeterComplete hardware installationWeatherstripping verification and adjustmentThreshold sealing for airtight performanceExterior capping and caulkingOperation and maintenance demonstrationDaily cleanup and refuse removal
Siding, Soffit & Fascia Installation in Powassan
As a Royal Preferred Contractor, we provide a full warranty that protects you against product defects AND improper installation—a level of security most contractors can’t offer. Your warranty stays valid because the installation was done right.
Powassan’s aging housing stock often means siding that’s past its prime—fading, warping, or hiding rot behind the walls. We don’t just slap new panels over old problems. We strip, inspect, and build a proper weather barrier before any new siding goes up.
What You Get:
Vinyl, aluminum, and engineered wood with insulated optionsWe check for rot BEFORE installing — never cover up problemsComplete soffit and fascia systems for a unified look
Learn More About Our SidingOur Siding Installation Always Includes:
Strip and dispose of old siding (if required)Check all walls for rotting wood or wet insulationInstall insulation boards (if requested)Tape all seams for airtight performanceInstall flashing to prevent air and insect infiltrationRemove and reinstall light fixtures, doorbells, house numbersMake soffit ventilation holes (if required)Straighten walls as much as possible during installCaulk all openings and penetrationsDaily cleanup and refuse removal
Double-Pane vs. Triple-Pane Windows: Which Is Right for Your Powassan Home?
Double-Pane Windows
Two panes with argon gas fillExcellent—significant upgrade from single-pane15-20% reduction in heating costsGood—handles most conditions wellGood noise reductionMost Hagar homes; excellent value and performanceBudget-friendly with strong ROILifetime Warranty
Triple-Pane Windows
Three panes (1 3/8") with argon gas fillSuperior—30% better insulation than double-pane20-25% reduction in heating costsExcellent—virtually eliminates condensationSuperior sound dampeningMaximum comfort; exposed locations; long-term investmentPremium investment with maximum performanceLifetime Warranty
The “Quality Standard” vs. The “Cheap Fix”
In the renovation industry, a “cheap” job is often the most expensive one you’ll ever buy—because it has to be done twice. In Powassan, where winters punish every shortcut, the difference between proper installation and a cheap fix shows up on your first heating bill.
The “Cheap” Way
Air-filled double-pane—seals fail faster under lake humidity and freeze-thawMinimal foam—gaps become pest highways on vacant propertiesNew siding over rotting wood—damage spreads unchecked while you’re awayNo flashing—wind-driven rain and insects find every gapBasic weatherstripping—fails after first lake-effect winterContractor from Toronto—good luck getting warranty service up here
The Quality Way
Argon-filled double or triple-pane—engineered for deep-lake exposure and extreme coldFoam perimeter insulation around ENTIRE frame—sealed against cold, moisture, and wildlifeCheck ALL walls for rot and wet insulation BEFORE installingFlashing at every penetration plus taped seams—sealed against Temagami’s exposureFoam perimeter + compression weatherstripping + proper threshold sealingThe Warranty That Sticks—we’ve been on Highway 11 for nearly 30 years
The Hometown Advantage: We’re at 89 Principal Street, Verner—and Highway 11 is our regular route. Out-of-town contractors are happy to take your money but disappear when warranty work is needed on your older Powassan home. We don’t. When something needs attention, you call the same number and we show up.
Serving Homeowners Across Powassan
You’ll frequently see Quality Contracting trucks and WSIB-insured crews working in and around:
Downtown PowassanRestoule RoadHighway 11 CorridorLake Nipissing SouthTrout Creek area
We are active daily along the Highway 11 corridor, ensuring we are always nearby for a consultation or service call. Our crews have completed projects throughout Powassan and surrounding communities including Callander, North Bay, and Trout Creek.
Gateway Community Expertise: Powassan isn’t an afterthought on our service map—it’s a community we’ve been working in for nearly 30 years. We know the older housing stock along Highway 11, the rural properties out toward Restoule Road, and the winter conditions that test every home. Every homeowner in our service area receives the same quality materials, meticulous installation, and local accountability.
Gateway Community Expertise: Powassan isn’t an afterthought on our service map—it’s a community we’ve been working in for nearly 30 years. We know the older housing stock along Highway 11, the rural properties out toward Restoule Road, and the winter conditions that test every home. Every homeowner in our service area receives the same quality materials, meticulous installation, and local accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions from Powassan Homeowners
Q: Do you service the Powassan area regularly?
A: Absolutely. Highway 11 is our regular route—we travel through Powassan frequently on our way to and from North Bay. The entire Highway 11 corridor from Trout Creek to North Bay is part of our core service area. You get the same meticulous installation, premium materials, and Warranty That Sticks as all our customers.
Q: Do you charge extra for travel to Powassan?
A: No. Powassan is part of our regular service area. You get the same pricing as our other customers—no travel surcharges, no hidden fees.
Q: What is the “Warranty That Sticks”?
A: Most contractors disappear when the product warranty ends—or sooner. At Quality Contracting, we stay in your corner. If something needs fixing, you call the same number and Reg answers—not a call centre in Toronto.
Q: Should I choose double-pane or triple-pane windows?
A: For homes that already have reasonable wall insulation, double-pane with argon fill delivers excellent performance at a strong value—a major upgrade from aging single-pane windows. For older homes with single-pane windows, whole-home upgrades, or homeowners who want maximum protection against Powassan’s sustained cold, triple-pane provides the best thermal performance and lowest long-term heating costs. Reg will assess your situation during the free estimate and give you honest advice.
Q: How much can I save on heating with new windows?
A: Homeowners typically see 15–20% reduction in heating costs with double-pane windows and proper installation, and 20–25% with triple-pane. In Powassan’s long winters, that adds up to significant savings year after year.
Q: Do you work on older homes?
A: Absolutely—that’s one of our specialties. We check all walls for rotting wood and wet insulation before any new materials go up. Many older homes have hidden problems that need to be addressed, not covered up. We’ll give you honest advice about what we find.
Q: Do you offer financing for Powassan homeowners?
A: Yes. We offer financing up to $100,000 with quick approval through our partnership with Financeit. Find out if you qualify in seconds—no obligation, no commitment. Upgrading your older home or doing a complete exterior transformation may be more affordable than you think.
Q: Are your installation crews insured?
A: Yes. Every project is handled by WSIB-insured, fully licensed installation crews. We also carry $5 million in liability insurance. We handle the permits and logistics so you can have a worry-free renovation.
Q: Do you work during Northern Ontario winters?
A: Yes, with proper precautions. We install tarps and work efficiently to minimize heat loss during window and door installations. Some siding projects may be weather-dependent, but we’ll advise you during the estimate and schedule accordingly.
Q: What if I need service after the installation?
A: Call us at (705) 980-0895. That’s the whole point of the Warranty That Sticks. You call the same number, Reg’s team handles it. We’re on the Highway 11 corridor regularly—if something needs attention, we show up. No runaround, no excuses.
Should You Repair or Replace? Honest Guidance
We believe in honest, upfront advice. We’ll never sell you a replacement if a repair is the better value.
Repair May Work If:
Single pane cracked but frame is airtighHardware issue on otherwise solid windowMinor weatherstripping wear
Replacement Is Likely Needed If:
Condensation between panes (seal failure from lake humidity)Converting three-season cottage to year-round useWindows are 15–20+ years old, single or double paneVisible rot in frame or sill—accelerated by lake exposureIsland property with 360° wind exposure overwhelming current windows
Repair May Work If:
Hardware needs replacement but door is solidWeatherstripping worn but replaceableMinor sticking that adjustment can fix
Replacement Is Likely Needed If:
Visible daylight around door frameWind-driven rain getting past threshold from lake exposureRot visible in frame, sill, or thresholdSecurity concerns on remote or island propertyConverting seasonal property to year-round use
Repair May Work If:
Minor damage to a single panelCaulking needs refreshing around openingsSmall area affected, rest of siding sound
Replacement Is Likely Needed If:
Evidence of rot or moisture behind existing sidingWildlife damage or pest infiltration through gapsSiding is 20+ years old on a remote propertyNo insulation behind siding—critical for year-round conversion
A Warranty That Actually Sticks
Most contractors disappear once the product warranty runs out — or sooner. We don't.
Lifetime Product Warranty
Exclusive carrier of Hometech Windows with Lifetime Warranty on Contour Series
Installation Guarantee
If the seal fails or the window doesn't perform, we come back and make it right
Local Accountability
We're at 89 Principal Street, Verner — an address you can drive to, not a P.O. box or 1-800 number
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About the Author
Reg Piquette — Owner, Quality Contracting
Reg Piquette has been serving West Nipissing homeowners since 1996. Raised on a dairy farm in Verner and trained in the window and door trade by his uncles who ran one of Canada’s largest renovation companies, Reg built Quality Contracting on a simple philosophy: show up when you say you will, do the job right, and stand behind your work.
30 years later, Reg still personally estimates every job and oversees every project. His crew — including Blair St. Aubin (Crew Lead/Foreman), who’s been with Quality Contracting for 24 years, and Marc St. Onge (Technician/Installer), who’s been with the team for 8 years — shares his commitment to meticulous craftsmanship and honest pricing.
When Reg’s not installing windows or checking on job sites, you’ll find him on the trails with his sled or ATV, out on the boat, or watching hockey. He’s also a proud supporter of the community — sponsoring local soccer teams, hockey programs, and volunteering wherever he’s needed.
