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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.
Mitten announcement: ASA Raw Material Shortage Notification
Dear Valued Customers, Extreme weather conditions (drought in Mexico) have disrupted the global supply chain of ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate), a raw material that is crucial for the production of our vinyl siding products. We are working closely with our...
Construction and Natural Resources: From a Right to Exploit to a Duty to Protect
You may have read that construction accounts for 40% of global CO2 emissions, but did you know it also represents 15% of freshwater use worldwide? The sector’s heavy impact on water, soil, and forests is wholly unsustainable. Changing this course requires a radical...
Mitten Black Blocks & Vents
Introducing: Black Blocks & VentsThe perfect accent piece for today’s bold design trends Mitten is excited to introduce 498 black to their lines of blocks, mounts and vents! This bold, sleek matte black colour elevates exterior designs with an eye-catching...
Answering The Hard Questions From a Customer Truthfully Even If It Costs You The Job
This morning I received an email from a lovely young woman named Kendra. Her father had sent her my way when her boyfriend and her had made the enormous decision to build a new house together. After giving her a price on new windows, I was given a response that they...
WHAT IS EGRESS?
Often enough, we get asked the question "What does egress mean?" or "Do I have to have egress here and how come?" So here's the answer. Short and relatively easy to understand. e·gress /ēˌgres/Noun: The action of going out of or leaving a place. The National Building...
Beautiful New Door System for the Kemp House
Excuse the mess on the interior picture. My crews have a tendency to roll out the red carpet on every job they do! Door provided by Everlast Group.
Advancing Canadian Appliance and Equipment Standards
Efficiency Canada New Report: Advancing Canadian Appliance and Equipment StandardsThe federal government sets appliance and equipment standards through the Energy Efficiency Regulations, eliminating the least efficient models from the Canadian market. Delays in...
Program Update: Home Efficiency Rebate Plus
Program Update: Home Efficiency Rebate Plus The Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program, delivered in partnership with the Canada Greener Homes Grant, has been a huge success. In collaboration with Canada’s Greener Homes Grant, Enbridge Gas is helping over 100,000...
The Greener Homes initiative needs appropriate and consistent funding
The Greener Homes initiative needs appropriate & consistent fundingDid you know your member of parliament is also a Cabinet Minister? In response to the government’s recent announcement that a new phase of the Greener Homes initiative will offer support targeted...
January in Review
New policy brief: Advancing Mandatory Building Performance Standards in Canada: A Call for Federal Leadership Through a concise exploration of four strategic approaches—direct investment, design, leading by implementation and regulation—this brief aims to present...
