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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.
The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on developing a federal plastics registry to help tackle plastic pollution
Plastic pollution litters our beaches, parks, streets, shorelines, and other places Canadians value. Its harmful impacts on nature and wildlife must be addressed. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to reduce plastic pollution and move toward a...
Data, a building block of sustainable construction
The construction sector faces a carbon emergency, contributing to 40% of global CO2 emissions and accounting for 40% of Europe’s energy demand. The journey toward decarbonization is challenging, and a significant part of it relies on one crucial factor: data. In 2021,...
Greener Homes Grant update
Greener Homes Grant updateFenestration Canada has shared an update on the federal Greener Homes Grant program courtesy of the Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors. The Greener Homes grant was launched in 2021, offering up to $5,000 in rebates to...
Building for Tomorrow
Building for Tomorrow Making Canada’s new housing supply high performance and climate readyCanada is facing a housing crisis. Estimates from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) suggest 5.8 million housing units need to be built by the end of 2030 to...
DeConstruct Panel: High Performance Teams for High Performance Buildings
In celebration of Energy Efficiency Day 2023, Efficiency Canada hosted DeConstruct, an interactive panel featuring ten trailblazers from the energy efficiency sector. From architects to engineers, tradespeople, academics, and communications specialists, the panel...
Enhance Your Home with SRS Windows & Doors in Thunder Bay
When it comes to upgrading your home, few improvements have a more significant impact than installing high-quality windows and doors. In Thunder Bay, SRS Windows & Doors stands out as a trusted name in the industry, offering a wide range of products and services...
Check Before You Build
Find out if you need planning and building services Building and Planning Services help guide and oversee all development in the City of Thunder Bay. Planning typically deals with what can be located in certain areas, while Building determines how it can be built....
If you can dream it…
By Carroll McCormickSRS Windows and Doors discusses the good, bad and the COVID It has been a wild ride running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Thunder Bay, Ont.,-based SRS Windows and Doors has remained upright in the saddle with barely any downtime. ...
Glass Inspection for the Homeowner
The glass industry has developed consensus standards/specifications that address quality aspects of various types of glass used in windows, doors and skylights. These standards are very comprehensive and typically written for manufacturers who have expertise in...
Canada Greener Homes Grant
Helping you save energy and make your home more comfortable The Canada Greener Homes Grant is being co-delivered by Natural Resources Canada and Enbridge Gas in Ontario under the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) program. Grants are provided to eligible homeowners...
