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.
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...
5 WINDOWS YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT USING BUT SHOULD CONSIDER
By Nigel F. Maynard Of all the windows manufacturers shipped in 2019, there is a good chance that one particular style dominated the rest. Window experts are happy the category is growing, but they say there are many other window styles that builders could be using....
How Weather Affects Your Home
(And What You Can Do About It) Written and Submitted by Natalie Jones of Home Owner Bliss Weather is a fickle thing. It can be bright and sunny one day, and wet and dreary the next. Because of these ever-changing conditions, homebuilders must design structures that...
TERMINATION OF THE GREENON REBATE PROGRAM
By Tamara Sheedy It was announced on June 19, 2018, the GreenON program was terminated effective immediate. Any signed contracts in the works would be honored PROVIDING the installation was completed by August 31, 2018 and all rebate applications are submitted by...
Canadian Company Develops New High-Performance Building System
By Nigel F. Maynard Quebec, Canada-based BONE Structure says it has developed a new building system that constructs stronger, more energy-efficient homes than the industry currently builds. “We have been building houses the same way for 400 years,” says Marc A. Bovet,...
CODES AND STANDARDS – Can Licensing Be Fixed?
By John Caulfield The first question that the Mark IV Builders website advises homeowners to ask before hiring any contractor is “Are you licensed?” Yet it’s clear that this Maryland-based company’s owner, Mark Scott, a builder-turned-remodeler with 35 years of...
