THE READING ROOM

Bringing You All The Latest T In The Industry

Our Reading Room is your go-to destination for all the latest insider information in the industry. Get ready to dive deep into the world of home improvement as we bring you the finest trends, tips, and tricks in the business. From expert advice on choosing the perfect windows and doors to innovative solutions for enhancing your home’s appeal, we’ve got you covered. Join us on this exciting journey where we unravel the secrets of the trade and empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for your home.

Proudly Canadian

To support you, we’re extending our Proudly Canadian promo until March 31st, giving you an extra 5% off Canadian-made materials.With the U.S. tariffs now in effect, we know material costs are top of mind for contractors and homeowners alike. We’re working hard to...

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February in Review

84 Organizations Call for Continued Funding of Greener Homes Loan ProgramWe are writing to you as organizations and businesses within Canada’s energy efficiency sector to urgently highlight the risks facing the $40,000 interest-free loan program under the Greener...

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January in Review

Ontario’s New Electricity DSM Plan: How Does It Stack Up?Ontario’s new 12-year, $10.9 billion electricity demand-side management (eDSM) plan aims to save 18 TWh of electricity and 3,000 MW of peak demand by 2036. It expands efficiency efforts by reinstating...

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Supporting Canadian Manufacturing

With the recent announcement of new tariffs, including a 10% energy tariff and a 25% retaliatory tariff, businesses across Canada will be affected. At SRS Windows and Doors, we remain committed to supporting the Canadian economy by prioritizing Canadian-made products....

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Flannery: My take on tariffs

By Patrick Flannery Donald Trump gets inaugurated on Monday and has promised to impose 25-percent tariffs on all foreign goods entering the United States. It’s created a firestorm of concern across the country and for good reason. Should the tariffs actually be...

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Stats Canada Building Permits October 2024

The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $399.1 million (-3.1%) to $12.6 billion in October. This comes on the heels of a strong September, during which construction intentions rose by $1.3 billion to the second-highest level in the series....

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Two Canadian glass standards up for public review

CAN/CGSB 12.1 Safety glazing and CAN/CGSB 12.8 Insulating glass units are available for public review. Drafts of the updated standards are available on request by emailing ncr.cgsb-ongc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. Proposed changes to the standards include: CAN/CGSB 12.1 Safety...

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Ontario launching new 12-year rebate program