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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.
Energy Efficiency Ratings: Search
Energy Efficiency Ratings: Search Doors, sidelites and transoms (ENERGY STAR) (Select a New Product) To be eligible for a grant for this product, the energy advisor must have recommended this retrofit (product) in the homeowner’s Renovation Upgrade...
Important Notice: Upcoming Price Adjustment Effective April 22nd, 2025
Dear Valued Customer, At Buchner Manufacturing, we’re grateful for the trust and loyalty you’ve placed in us. We want to share an important update regarding upcoming changes to our pricing. Effective April 22nd, 2025, we will be implementing a 12% price increase on...
Canada Greener Homes Loan
Latest news We are pleased to announce that the Canada Greener Homes Loan (CGHL) program will be extended with an additional $600 million in funding. This extension responds to strong demand and will continue to support Canadian homeowners in making energy-efficient...
March in Review
What is the role of energy efficiency in a trade war?As global trade tensions escalate, Canada's economic priorities are shifting toward greater security and self-reliance. In this landscape, energy efficiency emerges as a powerful and immediate solution. By reducing...
Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs – Canadian architectural glass news
Float glass is on the list of retaliatory tariffs Canada is planning is Trump goes forward with his tariffs on April 2. There's a public review open on the Ministry of Finance website...see the link in the Fenestration Canada story below.- Patrick Flannery,...
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...
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...
Tariffs: Let’s Buy Canadian and support local Manufacturers
As you may have heard, Canadian exports could be subject to a 25% tariff on certain products following recent decisions by the U.S. government. This tariff could directly affect the prices of materials you purchase from the United States, including sealants,...
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...
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....
