A Nova Scotia master glazier tells stories in windows
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CANADA’S WINDOW AND DOOR MAGAZINE
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EDITORIAL
There’s a new word entering our awareness regarding environmentally conscious construction.
MAJESTY IN STAINED GLASS
Lynette Richards tells stories in an ancient medium.
20 FIT & FINISH
2022 BUYERS GUIDE
Our annual focus on entrance door prehanging and products. 34
Looks like we can get used to anything. by Chris Meiorin 16 ENTRANCES
PHILIBUSTER
Fire up the Delorian, we’re going to the future. by Phil Lewin
Our annual listing of Canada’s top suppliers to the window and door industry. 7 SAWDAC
News and views from the Siding and Window Dealers Association
12 FGIA
Educating customers about window safety helps you and them.
Getting together is what we do.
Building for the future
by Patrick Flannery
A new word is defining our approach to environmentally conscious construction.
It’s funny how certain words float up to prominence in our discourse around an issue, linger for a while on the tips of everyone’s tongues, then fade away to be replaced by other words. “Pollution” is probably the first word I remember from the environmentally conscious green movement, back when concern for the environment was primarily attached to images of industrial waste pouring out of pipes into open ditches and the Detroit River on fire. “Acid rain” had it’s day, as did “smog” and later the “ozone layer.” Notions of how to deal with these things were intially pretty vague; companies were urged to be “clean,” which usually involved simply not emitting some toxic substance into the atmosphere or water table.
Then came the Big Kahuna – “global warming” – soon tweaked to “climate change.” With it, the terms for how companies should position themselves took on more esoteric and sophisticated meanings. “Recycling” was everything for a long time, until it started to become evident that we were never going to be able to reuse enough of what we consume to meet our climate objectives. That was broadened into a need to be “green” or “environmentally friendly,” taking in energy conservation as well as avoiding waste and not obtaining materials from non-green sources. “Green” also carried some cultural overtones, aligned as it was with the names of environmental political parties around the world...some of whom were not, shall we say, business-friendly. At some point, the environmental movement realized that a complete cessation of making things was probably not in the cards, so a new word came along that incorporated some allowance for the need for industry to exist: “sustainability.” Go ahead and manufacture and consume and build if you must, but at least try to do it in a way that ensures you will be able to continue to do so
tomorrow. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to include “embodied carbon” in your calculations. At the recent Spring Training Camp conference hosted by Building Knowledge and McLeod Associates, I saw a new word poking its head up: “resilient.” The conference was a really excellent education in the most recent building science. There were some very knowledgeable and highly placed industry experts there, including contractors with long track records in sustainable building, engineers from Natural Resources Canada, energy advisors from the Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors and Gord Cooke, Andy Oding and Tex McLeod themselves. All seemed quite interested in this “resilient” term and a couple of the presentations were built around it.
Resiliency obviously means building better: to a higher quality standard and for more longevity. That makes sense. There’s no better way to reduce the carbon impact of construction than to not have to renovate, repair or rebuild in the first place. But “resilient” is not exactly the same as “durable.” It also suggests the ability to roll with the punches; to adapt and be repaired or upgraded as time and changing conditions do their damage. The relevance of this today is obvious - it’s called climate change We’re understanding that the conditions we build for today will not be the ones our buildings face tomorrow. That adds another level of complexity to the challenge. Finally, resiliency is also about resisting a higher level of punishment from the more frequent extreme weather we are already seeing. So the term carries with it the beginnings of a sad realization that some portion of the damage is already done and part of our jobs as window and door providers will be to contribute to homes capable of mitigating the permanent impact of climate change on our clients.
William “Bill” Briese 1967-2022
On June 8, FGIA lost a true treasure of the organization. Last month, Bill Briese (GED Integrated Solutions) succumbed to the aggressive cancer that he spent the last 10 months battling. Briese was a long-time active leader within IGMA and continued to grace FGIA with that leadership and enthusiasm after the unification.
“Bill was a brilliant technical expert, holding numerous patents, but even more than that he was a genuine, kind, energetic soul who was just so full of life and good spirit. He was taken from us all far too soon and will be missed dearly,” said FGIA executive director, Janice Ygelsias.
From GED, his employer and a longtime FGIA member company: “Bill was known in the industry for his contributions with IGMA and, most recently, serving
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on the FGIA board of directors. Bill will be missed by the GED family, not only for his contributions to the business, but most of all for his friendship.”
Per Bill Lingnell, FGIA glass technical consultant: “Bill Briese was a special person to me. He was always fun to be around and gave unselfishly to his company and the glass industry. His wit, hard work and devotion to his activities did not go unnoticed. I enjoyed working closely with him in the IG Fabricators’ Workshop for FGIA and he was a fantastic instructor passing on a lot of knowledge to members of our industry. I will miss him and he will certainly be missed by those who knew him.”
Briese was remembered at a loving ceremony at St. Colette Catholic Church in Strongsville, Ohio, on June 15.
safety session highlights the need for communication around mental health
The 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Conference took place online between June 6 and 9. At one important session, Chris Gardner, president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, gave a presentation titled “Impacts of Mental Health and Substance Use in the Construction Industry.” The presentation was sponsored by the FGIA Fenestration Safety Committee and moderated by Angela Dickson, director of marketing and communications for FGIA.
“COVID compounded issues like mental health and substance use,” said Gardner. “During the pandemic, none of us had seen anything like it in our lifetime. COVID-19 is a universal experience, and everyone had the challenge of coping with it.” Speaking about Canada, Gardner said construction is about 10 percent of the country’s economy and a vital part of its communities. “ICBA seeks to tell construction’s story,” he said. “It’s a compelling one, and one young people need to understand. There is tremendous opportunity in construction.”
Gardner showed some ICBA polling results indicating now is the first time that workplace wellness issues have been in the top issues of the construction industry. When it comes to mental health struggles, ICBA learned that only about a quarter of Canadians feel comfortable talking about mental health struggles.
“There is an opioid crisis rippling through North America,” he said. Drugs prescribed for depression and anxiety rank in the top three types of prescriptions. “It’s only going to increase. There is a tsunami of mental health challenges. There is a stigma, but when these challenges surface, the consequences can be tragic.” Construction can be a rewarding career, with pride taken in the work being done, said Gardner,
“but everyone knows deadlines in construction must be met and that can put pressure on the workforce.” He encouraged leaders at companies to face the challenges head on. “ICBA started to look at the pandemic, and we decided we needed a new holistic approach, dealing with every aspect of wellness and designed with the construction worker at the centre.” ICBA developed a program built for construction, starting with addressing stigma. Monthly themes explore a different aspect of these issues year round. “This is not a program for those in the head office,” Gardner said. “Everyone participates. We need to create an environment where someone feels comfortable saying, ‘I need help,’ and the person on the other side needs to be able to know what to do.” Currently there are more than 7,000 people enrolled in this program. “The feedback has been very strong but there is still a lot of work to be done,” Gardner said.
Gardner said ICBA recruited former professional hockey player, Corey Hirsch, and other well-known athletes to promote their campaign, pointing to some similarities between those who play professional sports and those who work in construction. “More than 90 percent of site workers are men,” he said. “The culture is about keeping their head down and getting the job done. They deal with their pain on the weekends and that is something that we are trying to change through this program.”
Communication is an important part of addressing mental health issues and substance use in the construction industry. Leaders, said Gardner, must observe employees and address any issues with compassion. “Look for changes in behavior,” Gardner cautioned. Some of these might include fatigue, showing up late, decline in quality of work, a change in physical appearance or spending more time alone.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Daniel Reale-Chin joins Fenestration Review
Daniel Reale-Chin has joined the Fenestration Review team as associate editor. In the role, he will assist editor, Patrick Flannery, with all aspects of content production for Fenestration Review print, online and social channels. Reale-Chin brings a background in the financial press to the role, having prepared reports for Investment Executive and editing articles for Investor’s Digest. He’s a graduate of the University of Toronto’s professional writing program and lives in Toronto.
“Daniel is a valuable addition to the team and is bringing lots of enthusiasm and can-do spirit to the role already,” said Flannery. “His writing skills are outstanding. I think we’re all going to enjoy the stories and insights he brings us as he gets to know this exciting industry.”
“I’m excited to learn more about the window and door industry and about some of the projects our readers have made happen,” said Reale-Chin. “I’ve had my first crack at writing an article for this month’s edition of Fenestration Review, and, now that I’ve got a pair of steel-toe safety boots, I’m excited to go visit some more readers, see more production sites and share the stories of great people in the window and door business.”
P.H. acquired by its executive team
P.H. Tech, a leading manufacturer of window and door components, has announced that the executive team has acquired the company with the support of National Bank Private Investment and Desjardins Capital as of June 14. P.H. Tech’s president, Caroline Dallaire, and the executive team including Stephen Bronson, Michael Andrade, Claudia Lapointe and Norm Roberge will remain in their current roles. P.H. Tech is now, in part, owned by its leadership team that will ensure the company’s longevity. In addition, the arrival of formidable financial partners will allow
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management to execute its growth plans fully.
Dallaire said, “P.H. Tech has talented, passionate employees who care about innovation, highperformance products and superior customer service. Our new partners National Bank Private Investment and Desjardins Capital allow us to look forward with great enthusiasm to the next steps in our development together with our team members, clients and supplier partners.”
P.H. Tech is headquartered in Levis, Que.
awarded Energy Star Manufacturer of the year
Jeld-Wen has again been named the Energy Star Manufacturer of the Year in the windows and doors category for 2022. The Energy Star Canada awards recognize organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements. Jeld-Wen of Canada has won the manufacturer of the year award six times over the last decade, bringing their total Energy Star award count to nine. The Energy Star program is internationally recognized and the symbol is known broadly by consumers as a trusted mark for high efficiency products.
“As an industry leader, the Jeld-Wen team makes quality and innovative thinking its top priority,” said Robert Conway, vice-president and general-manager of Jeld-Wen of Canada. “We’d like to thank Energy Star for this recognition, and we are grateful to be recognized for our efforts and focus on energy-efficiency, but our best work is still ahead of us. We are really excited about the future and the products we plan to bring to the market.”
In early 2020, Jeld-Wen of Canada demonstrated their commitment to energy-efficiency by launching
Keep Inside Out, a comprehensive education campaign designed to inform consumers on the benefits of energyefficient windows.
“In today’s environment, consumers are eager for education to help them choose the right products for their homes,” said Jeff Pigeon, Jeld-Wen of Canada’s senior product-line manager. “Our goal is to make it easy for our customers to understand stackable rebates and their potential annual cost savings.”
In 2021, the company continued to evolve its education campaign by adding calculators for energy-efficiency and by aggregating Canadian window and door rebate program information. Plans for 2022 include more information and tools to support consumers in their efforts to fully leverage available rebate programs in Canada. These programs include the Greener Homes Grant, a new federal grant program that rewards Canadian homeowners looking to renovate their homes with up to $5,000 in rebates. The rebates are accessible when consumers work with their contractor or installation professional and choose window and door products that meet specific energy efficiency criteria.
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FIRESIDE CHAT
SAWDAC continues to work closely with allied associations across the country. Most recently, executive director, Jason Neal, was invited to participate in a “fireside chat” with Fenestration Canada technical director, Terry Adamson, at the association’s Spring Conference in Charlottetown, P.EI. This was a chance for attendees to get to know Neal and SAWDAC and hear about some of the great work we are doing on behalf of window and door dealers. Neal talked about SAWDAC’s role in acting as a gobetween for dealers and their customers with the able assistance of technical director, Phil Lewin.
BENEFITS FOR DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS
Neal explained Window Wise and its benefits as a tool for helping manufacturers ensure quality installations and reducing callbacks. He also recommended Renoplan and its ability to bump the value of projects by around 20 percent on average by making financing available to end users. Paperwork is minimal once the deal is signed with Renoplan’s financial partners taking over billing and collections. Neal explained Window Wise members commit to a rigorous program of oversight confirming their financial solvency, adherence to best
practices and provision of high-performing Enercan- and Energy Star-certified products. Neal also commented that when it comes to supply allocations he’s seen Window Wise members getting their products first because of their track record of reliability and solid payment history.
GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY
Neal and Adamson talked about the work both associations have done to lobby government on behalf of the industry on such files as energy efficiency regulations and rebate programs. They agreed that Fenestration Canada and SAWDAC members are
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aligned on what they want to see in these programs, but that bureaucrats often greet their good suggestions with little more than a promise to “take it under advisement.”
Neal pointed to the results of that reaction in a recent SAWDAC survey that reported 40 percent of fenestration dealers are not promoting the Greener Homes grant, with the most common reason being they would have to recommend more expensive products than the rebate will cover. SAWDAC has pushed for governments to offer the rebates to dealers instead and let them drive the push for higher-performing products, but these recommendations have not gotten past the “under advisement” stage. “Just get them into our showrooms and we’ll sell them a better product,” SAWDAC members are saying.
TRAINING
Neal talked about SAWDAC’s Window Wise training courses that are ongoing in Ontario and being offered at its Cambridge facility. He let attendees know that Window Wise training is geared to the specifc needs of window installers without trying to turn them into building envelope experts. It’s one day only and speaks to installers in their lingo, using regional experts who understand the
local building practices. Neal and Adamson agreed that Fenestration Canada’s FIT training and the Window Wise course have different objectives and there’s a role for both in the industry.
FIRST NATIONS INVOLVEMENT
Neal announced at the event that SAWDAC is working with the a First Nation’s technical committee to offer training in fenestration installation to their citizens. He hopes this initiative could be a springboard to an untapped well of talent for the industry, while creating great careers for young people in need of opportunity.
2022 GOLF
SAWDAC members and friends will once again hit the links at Turtle Creek Golf Club in Campbellville, Ont., on Sept. 13. Your entrance fee gets you lunch, dinner, 18 holes of golf with Canada’s finest fenestration professionals and a prize table laden with fabulous gifts. Also, take a shot at Federated Insurance’s $10,000 hole-in-one prize.
GREENER HOMES SURVEY
• Heard of Greener Homes: 86%
• Promoting it to customers: 63%
• Avg. % of sales: 25
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MAJESTY IN STAINED GLASS
A Nova Scotia master glazier is telling the legend of the life of Mary in stained glass
Surely the most awe-inspiring gift made by human hands for the eye are stained glass windows, such as the majestic examples that grace cathedrals in Europe. An ancient craft, it lives on in the hands of highly trained master glaziers like Lynette Richards, who is currently immersed in what, for a practitioner in Canada, is perhaps the project of a lifetime.
by CARROLL MCCORMICK
Working from small paintings prepared by a Lebanese iconographer living in Montreal, Richards, founder and owner of Rose Window Stained Glass in Terence Bay, N.S., with the assistance of her apprentice, has been working through a complex series of steps toward what will, in 2023, be nine windows in the Church of our Lady of Lebanon on Clayton Park Drive, Halifax.
Each window, measuring 12 feet tall by five feet wide, will require around 600 pieces of cut glass, many of them exquisitely decorated. Richards demonstrates, gently brushing on a
“paint” of grey glass powder suspended in a liquid medium that will later cook off in her kilns, leaving her scenes permanently fused to the glass. “The painting is extremely time-consuming. Every piece of glass has to go through the kiln at least two times,” Richards explains. Replicating the painting in styles and materials appropriate to a period is just one of a master glazier’s many skills. “It takes a lifetime to master the painting, even if you come from a different painting medium,” Richards explains. “The paint is made of ground glass and metal oxides, suspended in various mediums to gain various
effects; for example, I can apply a silver stain and yellow emerges from the kiln, a product of the silver nitrate replacing salt molecules in the glass.”
Richards has had to master other skills too, skills that have changed little in 1,000 years, according to Richards. Many she learned during her three-year apprenticeship to an Ontario-based master glazier, others in the three decades that have followed as a master glazier herself,
honing her craft. “Identifying characteristics of the architecture, materials and the historic era; studying the quality of light; then designing, drafting, engineering the stained glass to the building using things like rebar and T-bars; cutting glass to fit the pattern; painting, engraving, assembling the window; and installation,” she lists.
There is an ocean of difference between the stained glass blue jays, lighthouses
and other such pieces found in craft shops and the stained glass windows designed by a master glazier as part of an architectural system. “They won’t last 1,000 years. They probably won’t last 100 years. They are not really part of the same repertoire,” Richards comments.
So that the eye need not battle excessive contrast, Richards controls her colour choices. “How do I moderate the light enough [think: stopping down a camera
Richards applies special paints to glass pieces that will later be fired in a kiln.
Photo:Carroll McCormick
COVER STORY
This commission by Lynette Richards features Celtic knotwork, a painted ring from an old church and a Tudor rose.
aperture] in Our Lady of Harissa (a white statue) alongside dark blue so the viewer sees a harmonious image? I would paint differently for a southern exposure than for a northern exposure. This is why stained glass is so specific to architecture.”
Asked what her favourite tools are, Richards lays out three small items: a lead knife, a glass cutter and grozing pliers for clipping the edges of pieces of glass – three essentials that would have been near at hand for any glazier in the past millennium.
“In Europe, stained glass evolved as an architectural art. It was a trade, so it was anonymous. It was learned on the job. They were folk artists in the truest sense. It is a 1,000-year-old guild in Europe,” Richards explains.
The learning never ends, she says. “Reading, reading, reading. I didn’t learn it all through my apprenticeship by any stretch. You learn a lot by doing window removals and restorations. Thirty years in and I am still learning.”
Photo: Lynette Richards
Richards’ compact shop, roughly 650 feet square, is perfect, she explains. Stained glass windows are built and transported in sections that should not measure more than nine square feet. “It’s not the size of the shop, but the magic that’s in it,” one might say.
Many questions come before the first piece of glass is cut. “The first one I ask a potential client,” Richard says, “Is how is the window going to be installed? Free hanging? Installed in the wall? Throwing light here? What is it going to do? Is the window for the house or for the occupant? In my professional opinion the design time is as time-consuming and valuable as the making of the window.”
With time on peoples’ hands during the pandemic, some creative commissions have come her way. On the other hand, supplies became more expensive or unavailable. “A pound of solder was $14, pre-pandemic. It is $30 a pound now. Some manufacturers shut down their furnaces during the pandemic. There used to be a supplier of glass from Poland. I was going to use them for this job, but they shut down all their furnaces.”
Come installation time, Richards holds her breath. Have the parties responsible for their part of the system (architects and project managers) accepted Richards’ engineering advice, or have they succumbed to hubris? Richards emphasizes, and emphasizes again, that stained glass windows must be understood as part of a system that includes the design lines, glass, lead, putty, reinforcement, window frame and storm glazing. Building for a wood building is different than building for a stone building. A weak link in this system will contribute to the failure of the stained glass.
For example, she says, “With many styles of vinyl windows, there is no place to anchor the stained glass.” Many builders who are familiar with installing plate glass believe a quarter inch clearance all the way around is the ticket. They will be wrong. Now the system won’t support the stained glass. The happiest project manager is one that listens carefully to Richards, not one who falls into the trap of thinking, “Ho hum, this is just another window. I have this licked.”
Consider the protective coverings that are sometimes installed to protect the windows against, say, vandalism or heat loss. “Stained glass used to be the window between the interior and the exterior. Screens and storm windows add complications to the stained glass window. Understandably, people want to put plexiglass or glass in front of the window. Plexiglass yellows. Intense heat builds up between the storm glazing and the stained glass window. The expansion and contraction does incredible damage. Condensation rots the wood frame. Heat expands and balloons the glass. But because such coverings are essential, there are solutions.
“We no longer look at stained glass windows as exterior windows, but rather interior windows. We design to allow the air to vent [between the stained glass window and the other pane]. In the industry I am in there is a lot of knowledge on how to ventilate the stained glass window.” The concept, she says, is straightforward. “Have a gap at the bottom and at the top, with flanges that block the light.” But that does not mean that anyone, or a client’s own experts can cobble up a protective cover.
Richards finds that “extremely frustrating.”
Installed properly, stained glass is low maintenance. “Don’t use Windex or ammonia on stained glass windows. Just dust them. Mostly they do not need a lot of care. Windows should be monitored though, for cracks or bowing,” Richards explains. The special putty of double boiled linseed oil, whiting, turpentine, and lamp black that Richards rubs on completed windows to fill any gaps in the lead came (the lead between each glass piece), to make them airtight and waterproof, will need attention. “It dries out after 80-100 years. If you don’t take care of the putty, the window will go out of plumb, and the glass may crack,” she says. Vibration takes a toll, and rotten wood will cause stained glass to fail.
Repairing stained glass is yet another skill. “I know what makes stained glass magical. It is not about uniformity and conformity. I can usually put a window back together, so it looks like the original.” That is, there may be differences, but Richards knows how to make any differences blend in, as if the repairs were always part of the original window.
Oh, and what is the best way to view stained glass? “To me the greatest love is that stained glass is meant to be viewed while standing in the dark, with light on the other side of the window,” Richards says. Keep that in mind the next time you go into a dimly lit church.
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Beware, be safe
by Angela Dickson, FGIA marketing and communications director and co-chair of the Window Safety Task Force
Teaching customers about window safety is just good business
Summer is here. The warmer weather provides the opportunity to enjoy fresh air through open windows. However, to avoid accidental falls from windows, it’s imperative for fenestration and glazing companies to educate customers on how to keep kids safe.
This doesn’t require great effort. Post tips on your website, print window-safety activity books or share information via social media. These simple steps could save a life. The FGIA Window Safety Task Force offers multiple resources to make it easy to spread the word.
Promoting greater awareness of window safety is the objective of the WSTF, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The task force is comprised of representatives from the FGIA and the Window and Door Manufacturers Association, in cooperation with the U.S. National Safety Council. It encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety during Window Safety Week, observed each spring during the first full-week of April and year-round.
Especially this time of year, when windows are opened to let in fresh air, open windows pose a dangerous threat for young children who are not properly supervised. The WSTF provides seven tips to keep children safe:
1. When young children are around, keep windows closed and locked.
2. When opening a window for ventilation, use those located out of a child’s reach.
3. Don’t place furniture near windows where young children can climb and gain access to an open window.
4. Supervise children to keep child’s play away from windows, balconies and patio doors.
5. Don’t allow children to jump on beds or other furniture to help reduce potential falls.
6. Don’t rely on insect screens to prevent a window fall. Insect screens are designed to keep bugs out, not children in.
7. Install ASTM F2090-compliant devices designed to limit how far a window will
open to help prevent a fall.
The WSTF also provides a number of resources for our industry, like a tool-kit for companies; a gallery of downloadable images; an easy-tounderstand infographic about window safety; a children’s activity- and colouring-book and social media posts that are easy to share with your followers – all to help you educate your customers.
ASTM F2090 sets criteria for devices considered to be window-fall-prevention devices. According to its provisions, there are two types of window-opening control devices: single-action and dual-action. The release of WOCDs can be either through the use of two independent single-action devices installed on a single window or one dual-action device installed on a single window. For example, a single-action device would be a lever that can be flipped in, with two such devices installed on the same window. A dual-action device requires two separate, distinct and consecutive actions to release the WOCD, such as pushing in one button while sliding over a lever. For both types, the WOCD device must automatically reset when the sash is closed. Codes in Canada are addressing window safety, too. Recent changes to the National Building Code of Canada 2020 now limit how far a window can open on the second storey of a newly built single-detached home. As reported in Journal of Commerce by ConstructConnect, “Prior to the changes, no restrictions existed for singledetached homes on how much a second-storey window could open or how close to the finished floor an openable window could be positioned.”
As a member of the fenestration industry, it’s in your company’s best interest to foster and ensure only the most positive customer interactions with your products. Being proactive and informed shows your customers you care about their wellbeing and that of their families. More information is available on the FGIA’s website at fgiaonline.org/windowsafety and the WSTF’s social media accounts to help you better understand and inform your customers.
More chances to meet FENESTRATION CANADA
Fenestration Canada continues to provide opportunities to get together.
by Laine Atkins
This summer update looks a lot different than last year! It was such a pleasure to see our members at our Spring Conference in PEI in early June. The support from our sponsors was overwhelming and it was great to see how strong our first full-scale in-person event was after two years being away from our colleagues. About 100 members attended from right across the country.
We provided great educational content for attendees, rounded up and, in some cases, presented by our technical department, Al Jaugelis and Terry Adamson. Our topics are always chosen with the current interests of Canada’s window and door providers in mind. For this year, the top-of-mind issues were the release of the 2020 National Building Code, the ever-stricter energy efficiency standards and the supply of skilled labour. Accordingly, Jaugelis provided a comprehensive overview of the NBC changes of interest to fenestration companies; Jonathan “JoMo” Layton and Taylor Wight of Layton Consulting explained building envelope thermal modelling; and Jason Neal of the Siding and Window Dealers Association of Canada joined Adamson to talk about what SAWDAC is doing to promote great installations and train the next generation of window installers.
The supplier’s showcase was busy and buzzing with 20 exhibitors. We really recommend this opportunity to anyone looking to reach Canada’s top fabricators and dealers. The tabletop format is smaller and more intimate than a big show and our members really appreciate the support shown to the association by the exhibitors.
Our evening at the RedShores racetrack was full of fun, even for those who didn’t know a thoroughbred from a quarter horse. The track staff did a great job of welcoming us and putting on a delicious meal.
We started the conference off the only way
you can in P.E.I. with a dinner of fresh lobster. The President’s Dinner was also a chance to honour our colleague, Adrian Edge of Innotech Windows Plus Doors, with the President’s Award. Edge has worked hard to help launch our B.C. chapter and has made a significant impact for our association and our industry despite only being in it for three years. Getting the award was a well-deserved achievement for this rising star in the Canadian fenestration business.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kelowna for our 2023 Spring Conference from May 23 through 25. Planning is already underway and more information will be posted at fenestrationcanada.ca. Hotel bookings are already open!
We are excited to keep this momentum going with our chapter events throughout the year, with our next regional event taking place in the prairies. Special thank you to our chapter event sponsors for these events: Sherwin-Williams, Veka and OpenJanela. We look forward to seeing our members in each region and providing quality, timely education content.
Now is the time to secure your booth for WinDoor, happening from Nov. 9 and 10 at the Palais des Congres in Montreal. We have secured our host hotel, the Humaniti Hotel Montreal Autograph Collection, and bookings are open. Our events team is working hard to provide a great education lineup, booking exhibitors and sponsors as well as putting together our first-of-its-kind event, the VP’s Auction. Tables and tickets are available and if you have not already received your call from our president, Mike Bruno, we are sure you will soon! Event information is on our website at windoorshow.ca and you can contact me to secure your booth or sponsorship at laine@fenestrationcanada.ca.
INDUSTRY EVENT
THE GREAT RECONNECTION
Fenestration Canada Spring Conference 2022
Fenestration Canada’s Spring Conference in Charlottetown, P.E.I., represented first and foremost a chance for industry friends and colleagues to renew in-person acquaintances after two years of distancing and remote meetings.
by PATRICK FLANNERY
The excitement to all be together again in one place was palpable from the opening night’s President’s Dinner through the social outing to Red Shores race track and casino and in the buzz of discussion at the educational sessions, committee meetings and supplier showcases. Kudos to FenCan organizers for an excellent venue that took advantage of Charlottetown’s scenic waterfront and a relaxed pace that managed to get all the important work in. Hats off also to association vice-president, Cam Drew of Thermoproof Windows, who leveraged his background in radio to provide some smooth and easy-listening emcee work for the entire event.
The President’s Dinner satisfied the main expectation of everyone attending from west of the Maritimes: lobster. Mike Bruno awarded the President’s Award for outstanding contribution to the association to Adrian Edge, project director at Innotech Windows Plus Doors in Vancouver. Bruno noted that as a relative newcomer to the industry (Edge started at Starline Windows in 2019) Edge has made an outsized impact with his hard work supporting the
Fenestration Canada regional chapter in B.C. Edge wasn’t able to be at the dinner in person, but Bruno shared a video of him presenting the award previously. Edge said he was honoured and humbled to be recognized.
NOTES FROM THE EDUCATION SESSIONS
Jason Neal, executive director of the Siding and Window Dealers Association of Canada, had a “fireside chat” with Drew, complete with a blazing YouTube fire on the video screen. He explained SAWDAC’s frequent role as a mediator between clients and fenestration dealers and how he is often able to convince homeowners who are mad to give dealers and installers another chance to fix problems. Neal explained the Window Wise program, noting that it really does establish a higher standard of service quality and hugely reduces the callbacks that manufacturers get on their product installs. He said SAWDAC’s Renoplan financing creates an average 20 percent increase to the value of sales for dealers who use it. He talked about govern-
RIGHT: Water, seafood and window talk: Charlottetown’s scenic waterfront made for the perfect backdrop.
ment incentive programs for energyefficient windows and why they haven’t often worked as intended. Neal says the incentives should be offered to dealers, who would then push higher-performing products. He’s recommended as much to government officials, who have promised to “take it under advisement.” Neal also explained SAWDAC’s efforts to grow its installer training program, including an initiative to work with First Nations groups.
Jonathan Layton and Taylor Wight of Layton Consulting travelled all the way from Surrey, B.C., to deliver a talk on thermal modeling, with last-minute help from Jon Hill of Keystone Certifications. They used the analogy of the German autobahn highway to explain that everyone wants to go faster when it comes to modelling, but no one is exactly sure of what direction they should travel. Misunderstandings and confusion about what standards, test results and labels mean is common. For instance, they pointed out that U-value is a rate of heat transmission through glass, not a mea sure of insulating value. As such, there is
a time component and the temperature differential between the outside and inside of a window is important. Different standards treat this differently. European standards such as Passive House can be poorly structured for Canada because they envision things like wider air cavities and higher baseline temperatures that don’t exist in North America.
Al Jaugelis, Fenestration Canada technical director, updated attendees on relevant changes in the 2020 National Building Code. A standard for spandrel glass has been added back in. The code has clarified that safety glass is glass that has been made fire and/or impact-resistant with films, coatings, tempering or lamination but not wire. This message is confused, however, by other sections of the code that still refer to wired “safety glass,” which is still allowed in applications to prevent blowout in fires. Wired glass cannot be used in showers or baths or in public buildings with occupancy above a
meters above the inside floor. The restrictor needs to stop the window from opening wide enough to let a child climb out and only be releasable with “tools or special knowledge.”
The code now includes a tiered energy performance requirement incorporating four tiers. The top two are not defined. The performance path requires a wholebuilding model. There is now a prescriptive path points system that allows builders to trade off component performance as long as they achieve the overall points required. For example, Tier 2 requires 10 points, with windows contributing 3.5 to seven points. Jaugelis pointed out that high-performance windows may become more attractive to builders under the points system as they may be the most cost-effective way to accumulate points that can be used to install less expensive HVAC and insulation.
Most of all, the Spring Conference felt great for the smiles, handshakes and
The door area is 16,000 square feet, with 14 skilled workers overlooking its door-slab machine, jamb-prep machine and CNC machine, among others.
As a door prehanger, Frank has carved out a niche in the market by focusing on fiberglass doors and composite door materials.
In its four decades the space has seen changes but, on the door side, Weil says at its core the process has stayed the same. “The materials may have changed, but I think what makes us special is that our doors are still traditional benchbuilt.”
The prehanging process is done inhouse, with part of Frank’s raw material like the vinyl-clad frames and doors coming from Vision Extrusion, up the street in Woodbridge, Ont.
“We offer vinyl-clad frames, which match well with our vinyl windows. It lets customers match their doors and windows and gives the exterior of their homes a harmonized look,” says Weil.
Some remnants of solid-wood doors can still be found on the floor, but Weil says its something they’re phasing out.
“For our door systems, we’re moving away from solid wood and using more textured composite material. We’re doing the same for our jambs and frames, moving away from veneered and toward the textured composite jambs,” says Weil.
NEW PARTNERS
Frank’s biggest focus has been on fiberglass door systems. With the growing area, Frank has become closely associated with Therma-Tru, a Maumee, Ohio-based fiberglass producer. In recent years, Frank has become Therma-Tru’s sole distributor in the Greater Toronto Area. “ThermaTru has a unique stance in the industry,” says Weil, “they’re the largest fiberglass producer in North America, have a large research and development budget and great designs.”
By working exclusively with ThermaTru, Frank has access to the manufacturer’s premier products, access to a fleet of what Weil calls progressive designs and allows them to produce door systems with looks that range from classic through to modernist. In fact, ThermaTru’s 30,000-square-foot innovation center – which houses the company’s R&D team – allows them to research and create new designs. The company also performs system tests at the innova-
tion center, which adds peace-of-mind for Frank.
“We also work with other Canadian manufacturers. But we’ve started to manufacture to Therma-Tru’s specs,” says Weil, “They also provide our slabs, hinges and frames.”
“Our product offering is entirely focused on fiberglass doors and composite door materials – aligning with the Therma-Tru product offering. Our growth strategy is being supported by the efforts of Vas Tampau and the Frank production team,” says Greco.
NEW NAME, SAME PEOPLE
Tampau’s office is on the main floor of Frank’s production site. For seven years, Tampau worked as Frank’s entry-door production specialist, managing the daily operations of the manufacturing site. Last month, Tampau made the transition to technical product specialist. “The transition has been tough, but exciting,” says Tampau, “There’s been a lot of traveling involved and I’ve been working directly with Frank’s network of dealers.”
With a network of over 200 dealers, Tampau has been busy with marketing, brand knowledge and showcasing Frank’s new offering. “We have a vast dealer network in Ontario and Winnipeg. We have a great relationship
with our dealers, they’re highly specialized in their markets, and our product is custom.”
In terms of stains and designs, Frank has been using PrismaGuard finishers from Therma-Tru for the past three years.
“There’s 30 colours of stains with four grains, but the most popular have been the trendy stains like walnut grain, which has a nice deep colour. The grain also runs horizontal rather than vertical, which seems to be emerging, so customers like it.”
NEW NAME, NEW PRODUCT
Flush-glazed doors have also become a growing part of Frank’s offering. The embedded glass means that the door systems have a larger glass-area compared to glass-insert door systems. Compared to inserts, flush glazing also makes the pre-hanging process more cost-effective and the overall product lighter.
“Flush-glazed systems are a growing segment of the market because its uncommon. Customers are responding to it really well. They like the fact they’re getting a larger glass area, it also gives a simpler look since you no longer need the door lite surround. Our dealers also like it because, well, the demand is growing, but also because it makes the overall door system lighter,” says Weil.
NOT YOUR MOMMA’S HOUSE
Beyond the flush-glazed doors, Weil has noticed tides shifting towards modern designs, “If you go back 20 years ago, the industry focused on a lot of steel and wood doors with highly decorative glass. Now people like grand entrances with simple glass-designs.”
As architectural trends move away from the maximalist designs of the early 2000s and ditch the minimalist trends that defined the 2010s, new designs seem to blur the lines between grandeur and simplicity. According to Weil, waxing trends like eight-foot doors, chic designs like black frames and door-systems, and the demand for balanced looks that match exterior trims and finishes on windows and doors are on the rise.
At Frank, the highly customized door prehanging process allows the company to keep-up with trends as they arise, the traditional bench-build procedure sets them apart from automated competitors, and the name change from Ostaco to Frank offers a fresh take on a familyowned business.
A lot of Frank’s operation has stayed the same despite innovations and new machinery. The company still prides itself on the traditional bench-build process.
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The GreenteQ Orion TS007 3 star profile cylinder comes with a guarantee compensating the owner if the cylinder is snapped in situ, allowing the door to be opened unlawfully. Launched early in 2021, Orion also guarantees operation for 10 years. Manufacturer VBH has introduced a bespoke key alike service to allow Orion cylinders of different finishes and sizes to be operated with the same key.
STRONG LOOK AND PERFORMANCE
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Screenco offers a wide variety of patio door screens from 1 ½ to three-inch widths. It’s sturdiest profile, the Robusto model, makes a profound
statement in any patio door system. Esthetically pleasing, the three-inch profile stands out with its majestic look offering a robust, heavy-duty profile, 45-degree corners, a self-locking integrated flush mount handle and an outstanding easy-glide, quiet roller system.
SEALS OUT MOISTURE
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Trimlite’s Plastpro doors with heavy-duty full-length LVL lock blocks and exclusive
Hydroshield technology feature fiberglass-reinforced door skins, full-length composite stiles and composite top and bottom rails that together form a composite edge perimeter that seals out moisture. Front entry fiberglass doors from Plastpro combine the beauty and elegance of wood with the strength and durability of steel. A variety of rich grain textures are offered. Plastpro promises less maintenance, longer warranties and more energy efficiency. Five finish series are available: Smooth Skin, Fir Grain, Wood Grain, Mahogany and Rustic.
DURABLE STOPS
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Lamatek extruded PVC patio door bumpers are available in M-shim and U-channel profiles. These innovative door shims are designed to lock in place in a patio door track, providing a clean stop for the moving panel. The shims are made from 80-durometer extruded PVC in white or beige for an inconspicuous look. They are available in two different profiles to fit the project’s specifications and budget. Standard lengths are in stock and available to ship. Custom sizes and colours are available for a minimum order.
SLEEK ALUMINUM
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Urbania patio door systems from Novatech feature clean and simple lines, large glass surfaces and well-paired contemporary-styled handles. This patio door’s innovative thermal breaks and weather-
stripping ensure comfort and energy efficiency while the all-aluminum frame guarantees its sturdiness. The framing system allows the addition of transoms and sidelites of very large dimensions to create glass walls that are as astonishing as they are efficient. The doors are available in three configurations designed to be trendy, functional and visually striking both inside and out. Tandem wheels and an available lift-and-slide mechanism make sliding the oversized panels frictionless. Composite thermal barriers and an innovative sealing system contribute to superior energy efficiency. The Urbania Panoramic features a centreopening configuration that creates a large glass surface for a prestigious look. Available up to 16 feet wide and eight feet high, the design seamlessly integrates interior and exterior spaces. Configuration options include custom sizes; sidelites and transoms; and custom colours on demand. Glass options include 1 ¼-inch triple-pane insulated glass with low-E and 1 ¼-inch triple-pane insulated glass with dual lowE. Accessory options include grids, keyed locks, a stainless steel corrosion-resistant double-point locking mecanism
and an ultra-resistant screen with a three-inch aluminum frame. Installation options include frame widths of six, 7 ¼, eight or 9 ¼ inches. A 1/4inch nailing fin for assembled doors is available with a width behind the fin of 4 9/16 or 6 9/16 inches. Aluminum brick moulding, aluminum interior drywall moulding and an aluminum sill extension are also available.
MAKE YOUR OWN SCREEN
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The SAC-845 from Haffner automates the application of screen mesh to a preassembled screen frame. The SAC-845 utilizes bar code scanning or direct ERP input to identify the screen frame; automatically choose and apply the correct screen mesh; insert the screen spline; and trim excess perimeter screen mesh. The estimated typical cycle time for a 24-by-36inch window screen frame is approximately 35 seconds, including all handling. The machine accepts a 0.14- to 0.2inch screen spline diameter. It uses a two-position screen mesh applicator to optimize utilization and reduce scrap. Most typical 0.01inch thickness polyester, nylon or PVC screen mesh is acceptable. Data input is via HMI screen or via bar code scan. The minimum frame size 15-by-15 inches – maximum frame size is 30-by-60 inches with larger
sizes available on demand. Haffner model SAC-855 can accommodate larger sizes such as 48-by-96-inch patio doors as well as smaller window sizes.
PRODUCTION SEALANT
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TremGlaze S600 is a singlecomponent, neutral-core, fast-skinning, medium modulus silicone sealant used for in-plant glazing. Common applications include back-bedding, glazing and re-glazing glass and newconstruction window and door perimeters. TremGlaze S600 is compatible with most common porous and nonporous building components and has excellent adhesion to aluminum, PVC, metals, glass, plastics, wood, and painted surfaces. TremGlaze S600 is also designed for application through automated glazing equipment (X-Y tables).
MAR-RESISTANT FINISH
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Sherwin-Williams created Kem Aqua 3001 with manufacturers of vinyl and fiberglass windows and doors in mind, while meeting the stringent AAMA 613 and 623 organic coating requirements for composites and plastics. This product is commonly specified as the finish for windows and doors in new, multifamily and residential construction projects, as well as the remodel/replacement windows segment. Colour
options range from white to bronze and dark, rich black finishes, which are available in satin and semigloss sheens. Customers can pick one of the many colour options or develop custom colours to meet market requirements. Kem Aqua 3001 is a single-component, fast drying coating that is low in VOC, has no reportable HAPs and is NMP-free. The hardness of Kem Aqua 3001 also provides a mar-resistant finish when applied directly to vinyl and fiberglass substrates, making products more durable. The product also features excellent processing and ease-of-use in manufacturing settings, and can withstand assembly, cutting and installation handling without damage to the coating. It also adds convenience to the operation – Kem Aqua 3001 can be touched up with the same production material, eliminating unsightly installation issues. This product also qualifies for the Sherwin-Williams Approved Applicator program. This program is designed for companies who need to apply coatings that meet the AAMA standards for building products. When specifiers and architects work with Approved Applicators, they benefit by securing a long-lasting finish on every project. Firms that specify coatings applied by
Sherwin-Williams Approved Applicators know their vision for colour and texture will last, reducing their risk of building owner dissatisfaction and costly repairs.
MODERN LOOK
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A modern look for a classic door, Elton’s sleek contemporary aluminum frames will soon be available in a stainable option to compliment fiberglass or traditional wood doors. The thermally broken aluminum frames offer a sleek and clean look, while providing the flexibility of custom sizes. In response to market demand, Elton can now also provide this contemporary aluminum (EFA) door lite frame kit with a PVC interior. The PVC interior snaps into the thermal break similar to the aluminum interior hiding all screws. This contemporary EFA product line now includes tan-stainable woodgrain aluminum or painted white aluminum for exterior applications and tan-stainable woodgrain aluminum, painted white aluminum or white PVC for interiors.
Coffee talk
FIT & FINISH Uncertainty is the worst.
by Chris Meiorin
I’ ve always appreciated predictability. On the road, a predictable driver lets others around them know their intent. They are easy to navigate because they don’t do anything erratic. But even the most aware driver can struggle to safely navigate an unpredictable driver.
Meteorologists, too, are struggling with predictability. They are now raising the uncomfortable possibility that climate change will not only make weather more severe but also harder to predict, potentially giving us less time to prepare for extreme floods, storms and heat waves in the years to come. Economists don’t have it any easier. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been continued uncertainty and a massive divergence in economic projections. Why so much uncertainty? In short, there is so much uncertainty and lack of predictability in the markets because no one knows for sure what is going to happen anymore.
Over the past 30 months, I think it’s fair to say that nothing has been terribly predictable in the window and door business either. For those that have been around for a while, we have all gotten pretty comfortable with the typical ebb and flow of the market. There are times when we are supposed to be slow and times when we are supposed to be busy. There are times when we are supposed to pull back on our inventories and other times when we are supposed to increase our ratios. The same can be said for labour and resource planning. Even our vacation time was predictable. We knew when it was a good time to be away and when we needed to batten down the hatches. The last 30-plus years have been reasonably predictable in that way; however, I can’t say that’s how things have been of late.
I am very fortunate to be surrounded by a great network of fenestrators, as noted in a pre -
vious column. Although in many instances we would technically be competitors, I have always valued the open communication we are able to share. A recent conversation led to the inevitable question, “What do you think lies ahead?”
To that I made it clear “I have no idea!”, and I will question (or perhaps hire) anyone that suggests they know better. The last 30 months have been anything but predictable and I can’t suggest the next 30 months will be any easier. When asked in regards to the supply chain and labour if things are getting any better, I honestly don’t know. Are things getting any better or, like sufferers of Stockholm Syndrome, are we just getting better at operating in an era of uncertainty?
This can all be summed up with a recent conversation I had with the owner of my favorite coffee shop. He has just celebrated his third year in business, which would suggest he has been operating longer in the era of COVID-19 than pre-pandemic. His frustration lies in his inability to predict anything to do with his business, not from the perspective of long- or even medium-term planning, but trying to figure out any reasonable trend from day to day or even hour to hour. “Nothing makes sense in the coffee business. One Monday can be my busiest day and the next, dead. Lunch hours I can be slammed and the next day it’s a ghost town. Rainy days, too, are either feast or famine. I can’t make any sense of this, Chris…any suggestions?” Unfortunately, I had nothing for him. I laughed and told him that as business owners we are all in the same boat. My only advice for him was to roll with the punches and know that his best guess is as probably as good as the next guy’s.
Chris Meiorin is president of Euro Vinyl Windows in Woodbridge, Ont.
WINDOW AND DOOR BUYERS GUIDE
INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS
A.K. DRAFT SEAL LTD.
Unit 100-4825 275th Street
Langley BC V4W0C7
604-451-1080
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AABEN WINDOWS AND DOORS LTD
700 Progress Ave
Kingston ON K7M4W9
613-384-3163
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aaben.com
ALL ELEMENTS - DESIGN.
MANAGE.BUILD
1447 Ellis St #303
Kelowna BC V1Y 2A3
250-486-7679
allelementsluxuryhome@gmail. com
allelements.ca
AMBIA WINDOWS & DOORS INC.
70 East Beaver Creek Rd. Unit 30 Richmond Hill ON L4B 3B2
905-882-7024
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AMERICAN RENOLIT CORP.
1207 E Lincolnway
La Porte IN 46350
219-344-5686
exterioramerica@renolit.com
www.Renolit.com/ExteriorSolutions/US
AMESBURYTRUTH
3600 Minnesota Dr. Suite 800 Edina MN 55435
800-866-7884
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www.amesburytruth.com
ANIG WINDOW & DOOR
MANUFACTURING LIMITED
2040 Ellesmere Rd.
Scarborough ON M1H 3B6
416-438-7213
info@anigwindows.com
www.anigwindows.com
ARIBELL PRODUCTS LIMITED
380 Four Valley Dr. Concord ON L4K 5Z1
905-669-5001
brian@aribell.ca
www.aribell.ca
BEINGESSNER HOME
EXTERIORS LTD.
9 Henry Street
St. Jacobs ON N0B2N0
519-664-2346
info@beingessner.com
www.Beingessner.com
BOTTERO FLAT GLASS INC
257 Gretas Way Suite 100 Kernersville NC 27284
336-690-8314
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CAN-BEST
38 Regan Road, Unit 4 Brampton ON L7A 1C6
905-840-2014
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CLICK COATINGS
326 Wildcat Rd
Toronto ON M3J 2N5
416-674-7746
orders@clickcoatings.ca
clickcoatings.ca
COLLINS-TOKER AGENCIES LTD.
8 - 1347 Border Street
Winnipeg MB R3H 0N1
204-953-4210
ttoker123@aol.com
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CONSTRUCTION DISTRIBUTION & SUPPLY (CDS) CO INC.
300 Confederation Parkway, Unit #300
Concord ON L4K 4T8
416-665-8006
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www.cdsco.net
CONTINENTAL SURFACE
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1944 Valley Ave. Winchester VA 22601
540-550-4596
marco.patermann@gapser.com
www.skai.com
DAYSIDE WINDOWS AND DOORS
441 Henry Street
Brantford ON N3S 7V6
519-759-5222
info@daysidewindows.com
daysidewindows.com
DEL WINDOWS & DOORS INC.
944 South Service Rd.
Stoney Creek ON L8E 6A2
905-561-4335
info@delwd.ca
www.delwd.ca
DORPLEX ENTRY SYSTEMS
100 Norfinch Drive
Toronto ON M3N 1X1
416-744-3667
info@dorplex.com
www.dorplex.com
One of Canada’s leading door manufacturers, Dorplex is the only door company in Canada that offers a Lifetime Warranty on all its products. Yes, that includes a lifetime warranty on paint.
EDTM, INC.
745 Capital Commons Dr. Toledo OH 43615
419-861-1030
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ELTON MANUFACTURING
8120 Lawson Road
Milton ON L9T 5C4
905-876-1290
sales@eltonmanufacturing.com
www.eltonmanufacturing.com
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EPIC FENESTRATION
PRODUCTS INC.
51 Alex Ave. Unit# 2
Woodbridge ON L4L 5X2
416-899-4830
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www.EpicFenPro.com
EURO VINYL WINDOWS & DOORS INC.
167 Caster Avenue, Unit 3
Woodbridge ON L7L 5V8
905-851-9711
info@evw.ca
www.evw.ca
EVERLAST GROUP OF COMPANIES
HQ: 299 Carlingview Dr. Etobicoke ON M9W 5G3
800-897-5118
info@everlastproducts.ca
www.everlastproducts.ca
Aluminum windows, Storm Doors, Porch Enclosures, Storm Windows, Vinyl and Aluminum Clad Windows Entry Doors. Locations in Calgary/Thunder Bay/Saskatoon/ Washington DC
FENESTRA PURCHASING CO-OPERATIVE LTD.
140 Fullarton St., Suite 208
London ON N6A 5P2
514-600-4270
jfk@fenestra.coop
www.fenestra.coop
Fenestra is Canada’s buying group for window and door fabricators. Its membership of fabricators stretches coast to coast across Canada.
FENESTRATIO
159 King St. Suite 304
Peterborough ON K9J 2R8
705-743-4999
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www.fenestratio.com
FENESTRATION CANADA
1 Eglinton Ave. E., Ste. 705
Toronto ON M4P 3A1
613-424-7239
info@fenestrationcanada.ca
www.fenestrationcanada.ca
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PO Box 1544
Okotoks AB T1S 1B5
403-938-1064
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www.fci-inc.ca
FENESTRATIONPRO
CONSULTING LTD.
Box 10, Site 10, RR2
Thorsby AB T0C 2P0
780-863-0026
rick@fenestrationpro.ca
www.fenestrationpro.ca
FENETECH
32125 Solon Road, Suite #100
Solon OH 44139
330-995-2830
info@fenetech.com
www.fenetech.com
FENEWOOD LIMITED
360 Four Valley Drive concord ON L4K 5Z1
905-669-5001
robert@aribell.ca
www.fenewood.com
FENTRO TECHNOLOGIES INC.
150 Grant St. Morden MB R6M 1Y4
204-822-1405
info@fentro.com
www.fentro.com
FERCO ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE
2000, rue Berlier
Laval QC H7L 4S4
450-973-1437
ferco@ferco.ca
www.ferco.ca
FGIA
1769 St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 104
Ottawa ON K1G 3V4
(847) 3030-5664
customerservice@fgiaonline.org
fgiaonline.org
FRANK LOWE
44 Ramsey Road
Shirley NY 11967
631-777-2707
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www.franklowe.com
FUSION GLASS WORKS INC.
50 Irondale Drive
Toronto ON M9L 1R8
416-739-7794
office@fusion-glass.com
fusion-glass.com
Fusion Glass Works Inc. is a proud Canadian producer of hand-crafted decorative glass and Wrought Iron Doorglass. The Fusion Glassworks team has worked tirelessly to create a wide range of iron arrangements featuring our unique Sandblast cutout technique that allows us to provide a myriad of gorgeous custom solutions. With over 25 years experience, Fusion is dedicated to giving our clients an entryway that makes a statement.
HHH EQUIPMENT RESOURCES
5901 Gun Club Road
Winston-Salem NC 27103
336-201-5396
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www.hhhglassequipment.com
HIGH PEFORMANCE GLAZING INC.
177 Drumlin Circle
Concord ON L4K 3E7
905-482-2144
info@hpglazing.com
www.hpglazing.com
HOPPE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
205 E. Blackhawk Drive
Fort Atkinson WI 53538
920-563-2626
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IGP INTERNATIONAL GLASS PRODUCTS INC.
9150 Maurice-Duplessis Blvd
Montreal QC H1E 7C2
514-354-5277 info@igpglass.com
www.igpglass.com
GOLDEN WINDOWS LIMITED
888 Guelph Street
Kitchener ON N2H 5Z6
519-579-3810
sales@goldenwindows.com
www.goldenwindows.com
GROVE SHIMS
P.O.Box 240
Leominster MA 01453
978-534-5188
sales@groveshims.com
www.groveshims.com
H.B. FULLER COMPANY
1200 Willow Lake Blvd
St. Paul MN 55110
812-449-9567
michael.speicher@hbfuller.com
www.hbfuller.com/window
HASEDA HOLDING LTD (AKFIX)
300 Bloor St. East,. Suite 2202
Toronto ON M4W 3Y2
416-624-5721
hakanonce@haseda,ca
www.akfix.ca
HERR WINDOW & DOOR
6015 103A street
Edmonton AB T6H2J7
780-453-5929
info@herrv.ca
herregress.ca
INDOW
6427 NE 59th Place Portland OR 97218
503-284-2260
comfort@indowwindows.com
indowwindows.com
INT MACHINERY INC.
3240 Lenworth Dr. Mississauga ON L4X 2G1
647-642-3646
info@int-machinery.com
www.int-machinery.com
JELD-WEN OF CANADA, LTD.
90 Stone Ridge Road Vaughan ON L4H 3G9
905-265-5700
contactjw@jeldwen.com
jeld-wen.ca
As a global leader, JELD-WEN offers a complete assortment of dependable and energy-efficient windows and doors‚-the products deliver the best value for builders, professional contractors, and homeowners across Canada.
KEYSTONE CERTIFICATION
145 Limekiln Rd., Ste. 100B
New Cumberland pa 17070
717-932-8500
jhill@keystonecerts.com
www.keystonecerts.com
Fenestration manufacturers across Canada and the US count on Keystone Certifications for worldclass certification services and building code / energy incentive program compliance solutions.
KITS GLASS LTD.
#170 - 2800 Viking Way Richmond BC V6V 1N5
604-231-0878
sales@kitsglass.ca
www.kitsglass.ca
LABTEST CERTIFICATION INC.
205 - 8291 92 Street Delta BC V4G0A4
604-247-0444
info@labtestcert.com
www.labtestcert.com
LAMATEK, INC.
1226 Forest Parkway West Deptford NJ 08066
800-526-2835
marketing@lamatek.com
www.lamatek.com
LEPAGE MILLWORK
141 Ch. des Raymond
INTERLOCK USA
1105 S. Rock Blvd. Ste 120-123 Reno NV 89502
775-852-8808
info@interlockna.com
www.interlockna.com
Rivière-du-Loup QC G5R 4L9
418-714-1918
nthib@lepagemillwork.com
www.lepagemillwork.com
INDUSTRYSUPPLIERS
LITEZONE GLASS INC.
6203 Roper Road NW
Edmonton AB T6B 3G6
587-597-5483
glass@litezone.ca
www.litezone.ca
LiteZone® is a next generation, award winning, ultra energy efficient insulating glass unit which makes possible the world’s most energy efficient and longest lasting windows. LiteZone® also provides excellent sound insulation.
LOCKWOOD INDUSTRIES
1100 Corporate Dr
Burlington ON L7L 5R6
905-336-0300
shandi@gulfport-corp.com
www.Lockwood1878.com
LOTHAR’S INDUSTIAL SALES
2717 Rena Rd
Mississauga ON L4T3K1
905-678-2397
info@lothars.ca
www.lothars.ca
LYNDEN DOOR, INC.
2077 Main Street
Lynden WA 98264
360-354-5676
info@lyndendoor.com
www.lyndendoor.com
MARITIME DOOR & WINDOW
118 Albert Street
Moncton NB E1C 1B2
506-857-8108
info@maritimedw.com
www.maritimedw.com
MASTERGRAIN
1000 Wye Valley Road
Midland ON L4R 5L8
800-782-0559
sales@mastergrain.com
www.mastergrain.com
MASTERTECH DOOR SYSTEMS
1404 Cormorant Road
Ancaster ON L9G4V5
905-304-3688
jon@mastertechdoors.com
www.mastertechdoors.com
MILLCRAFT SYSTEMS INC.
369 Concession Rd. 6 East
Hamilton ON L8B 1M2
905-689-9502
info@millcraftsystems.ca
millcraftcustomwindows.com
NORTHERN ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS INC.
550 Applewood Crescent
Toronto ON L4K 4B4
647-473-6410
pwehrspann@fcimoldedproducts.com
northern-arch.com
NOVAGARD 5109 Hamilton Ave. Cleveland OH 44114
216-881-8111
mjephraim@novagard.com
www.novagard.com
NOVATECH CANADA INC.
160 Rue Murano
Ste Julie QC J3E 0C6
450-922-6106
info@groupenovatech.com
www.groupenovatech.com
OASIS WINDOWS
19025 52 Avenue
Surrey BC V3S 8E5
604-597-5033
info@oasiswindows.com
www.oasiswindows.com
OPENJANELA LLC
101-4915 S. Drexel Ave. Chicago IL 60615
289-803-7889
info@openjanela.com
www.openjanela.com
The Fastest growing Software for Window and Door Sales and Manufacturing.
CRM, Manufacturing, Barcode, Inventory, Service, Shipping, A/R, Dealer System, and more. Starting at $100/month for 2 users.
POLLARD WINDOWS
1217 King Rd Burlington ON L7R 3Y3
905-634-2365
customerhelp@pollardwindows. com
pollardwindows.com
PRAXIS PROFILES INC
2954 Day St Sunnyside MB R5R 0H7
431-800-4910
hello@partnerwithpraxis.com
partnerwithpraxis.com
PRO-ACTIVE FENESTRATION SOLUTIONS INC.
35B-10520 Yonge Str. Richmond Hill ON L4C 3C7
416-804-1985
ODL CANADA
65 Courtland Ave.
Vaughan ON L4K 3T1
800-253-3900
canada_sales@odl.com
canada.odl.com
ODL is the North American leader in Decorative Doorglass and Blinds Between Glass for doors and windows. We offer products designed to bring value to the trade and to the homeowner under the following brands: ODL and Blink Blinds + Glass. Product offerings include decorative and clear doorglass, enclosed blinds for doors & windows and Add-On Blinds for doors.
kira@proactivefenestration.com
www.ProactiveFenestration.com
PRO-LINE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, LTD.
303 Vaughan Valley Blvd. Woodbridge ON L4H3B5
905-264-6230
info@prolineautomation.com
http://www.prolineautomation. com
PROHASKA ENGINEERING
6-6150 Highway 7, Suite 434 Woodbridge ON L4H 0R6
705-426-1632
dtp@prohaskaengineering.com
PROTECTIVE PACKAGING LTD.
34 Carson St. Toronto ON M8W 3R9
416-255-7308
lbudd@protectivepackaging.ca
www.protectivepackaging.ca
PROTOMACH GML
MACHINERY INC.
110 rue Industrielle, St-Louis-de-Blandford, QC G0Z 1B0
819-364-7270
info@protomach.ca
www.protomach.ca/index.php/ en-us/home
We have been manufacturing machinery and industrial equipment since 1996. We specialize in the area of windows, patio doors, entry doors and garage doors. Our machines cut and fabricate PVC, wood, light metals and fiberglass.
With our team of dedicated people, we are known for our flexibility and ability to adapt to your needs. A complete solution provider!
RADISSON INDUSTRIES
136, Leon-Vachon Street
St-Lambert-de-Lauzon QC
G0S 2W0
418-889-9032
info@industriesradisson.com
www.industriesradisson.com/en/ index.php
Radisson Industries is a family business specialized in designing and manufacturing innovative door and window hardware components. In 1996, after 40 years of experience in processing metals for the construction industry, we put our knowledge and expertise to work to serve door and window manufacturers. Now, 25 years later, we’ve established ourselves as a major player in the window industry.
RENKO RUBBER
P.O. Box 339, Stn. Westmount Montreal QC H3Z 2T5
514-342-6640
renko@renkocanada.com
www.renkocanada.com
ROCKWELL SECURITY
15083 Wicks Blvd.
San Leandro CA 94577
510-270-5633
info@rockwellsecurityinc.com
www.rockwellsecurityinc.com