Natural Resources Canada has released a discussion paper to kick off consultations about the future direction of federal energy standards for windows, doors and skylights. The agency is seeking industry input on the best way to measure the energy efficiency of these products (especially windows), labelling requirements and enforcement strategies. Stakeholders can submit comments to NRCan until Nov. 30.» Read more...
Innotech Windows + Doors introduces its highest performing window system to date. The new Defender 88PH System is a Passive House Institute (PHI) certified component – a distinguished recognition by the world’s most rigorous energy-based building standard.» Read more...
Deceuninck North America's Revolution XL Tilt & Turn window is now a certified Passive House Component, representing the global pinnacle of high-performance sustainability.» Read more...
The DOWSIL™ brand – which represents the collective experience and power of Dow and Dow Corning – is the new name for high performance building. As the new brand name for long-trusted Dow Corning® brand products, DOWSIL™ brand offers the same trusted silicone chemistries, features and product benefits you’ve come to expect.
With silicon-based specialty solutions that enable safe, durable and energy-efficient building designs, you can depend on Dow’s 70-plus years of global industry experience to help you push your design aesthetics to the highest level – now more than ever.
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The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) have collaborated to create a free e-course to help identify and safely control sources and products containing nanomaterials in the workplace, to protect workers from harm.» Read more...