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Defending Energy Star - Lewin weighs in

In an email to the editor Phil Lewin, vice-president of technical marketing for Vinyl Window Designs in Toronto, responded to Chris Meiorin's Fit & Finish column in the summer issue of Fenestration Review. His comments posted here with permission.


Registration now open for 2017 Fenestration West Industry Conference

FENBC has been listening. This year the annual Fenestration West Industry Conference will feature a number of changes.


ATIS acquires Fenestration Pro-Tech

Furthering recent investments in the Mauricie and Montérégie regions and on Montreal's North Shore, Atis Group (hereinafter "Atis") announced today the acquisition of Fenestration Pro-Tech (hereinafter "Pro-Tech"), a window and door retailer based in Stanbridge Station for over 25 years. This transaction is in line with the achievement of Atis' growth plan focussed on the acquisition of retailers throughout Quebec and Canada. A brand name in the Eastern Townships, Pro-Tech has built a reputation for excellence over the years thanks to its expertise in custom renovation projects and new construction and its personalized turnkey service.


Pomerleau partners on innovation to enhance the Canadian construction industry

Pomerleau is pleased to announce that it is investing in innovation to bring new business practices to market that will enhance quality in the construction industry across Canada. Pomerleau's investment will enable it to efficiently prequalify trade partners.
 
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Rehau

The Unique Benefits of uPVC Windows in Multifamily Housing

Numerous case studies and full lifecycle assessments based on real sustainability criteria demonstrate that PVC windows provide measurable benefits and solve many of the problems architects and owners face with alternative window systems.

REHAU has developed this AIA course to explore the use of uPVC windows in multifamily housing and will discuss environmental, economic, and functional impacts of integrating uPVC windows. >> Learn more
 
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Fenestration Canada to host NAFS performance calculator webinar

The Fenestration Canada’s NAFS performance calculator is a tool that allows the user to determine the NAFS performance requirements for the local environment. Users enter their province, city, building height, and exposure type and the calculator determines the appropriate NAFS requirements for these conditions. » Read more...
 
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Euro Vinyl

Energy Death Star

I am not a fan of Energy Star and its narrow and flawed focus pertaining to fenestration products. Nor am I alone in this thinking >> Read the whole story
 
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Saying thank you

After 35 years in business, Centennial Windows and Doors has taken the time to thank its 65,000 customers across southern Ontario. » Read more...

Silence is golden

Shut the window and cut down the noise. That’s the message blared across Canada by Bquiet Soundproof Windows and Doors. And people are listening. » Read more...

Before you hit Send

Research shows that the average employee spends 28 per cent of their time sending, receiving and sorting email. Two and a half hours a day spent on email adds up to 81 days a year. » Read more...

The eye of the beholder

Those of you reading this who’ve ever tried to do a colour match know just how difficult the task can be. “Paint chips and fan decks are subjective and inaccurate,” explains Zachary Strong, director of business development at Hamilton, Ont.,-based Nix Sensor. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

WinDoor

November 29-30, 2017
Location: International Centre, Mississauga, Ont.
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Fensterbau

March 21, 2017
Location: Nuremburg, Germany
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