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Your home is your Castle insulation • doors • moulding • flooring • windows • locks • plumbing • kitchens • paint • railings • decking • siding Ideas F10 Final.indd 1

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You spend energy building or renovating your home. Just think of the energy you can save when you insulate it with PINK Insulation from Owens Corning.

What’s more, PINK Insulation saves you money and helps save the planet!

Here are a few tips you can use to benefit the environment both inside and outside your home.

• Use materials that are environmentally friendly.

All Owens Corning PINK FIBERGLAS® products are manufactured using a minimum of 70% recycled glass content and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Make sure you cover the three key heat loss zones in your home – the attic, basement and exterior walls – with PINK Insulation products.

• Preserve the air quality inside your home. PINK FIBERGLAS® Insulation is GREENGUARD certified to meet stringent standards for indoor air quality.

Want to learn more? Visit us on the web at www.owenscorning.ca or speak with a professional at your nearest Castle Building Centre.

What if . . .

Upgrading your home’s insulation levels with PINK Insulation can earn you energy efficiency grants from both Federal and Provincial governments. Go to www.showmethegreen.ca for more info.

THE PINK PANTHER™ & ©1964-2010 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. 70% recycled content is based on the average recycled glass content in all Owens Corning fiberglass batts, rolls and unbonded loosefill insulation manufactured in Canada. The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIEDSM Mark is a registered certification mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. Owens Corning PINK insulation is GREENGUARD Certified for indoor air quality, except bonded loosefill products. © 2008-2010 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved.

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Just imagine A Thirst for Energy Efficiency The energy efficiency movement continues to escalate in every aspect of the home renovation industry.

Studies on this green movement are common and new aids are constantly being introduced to help take any complexity out of the equation.

As I wrote two years ago in this space, “one of the largest segments of our business and our growth over the last 12-18 months has been the window, insulation and siding components. We relate that to the fact with the cost of energy at an all-time high, people are definitely paying more attention to the building envelope.”

“Combine that with the fact the all-important consumer has a thirst for being environmentally vigilant and you have two powerful agents of change.”

The thirst is not subsiding. Findings of a recent survey conducted by Harris/Decima and commissioned by Scotiabank revealed that more than half of the respondents are planning to undertake home renovations over the next 12 months.

Of those surveyed, an impressive 88% indicated they wanted to learn more about how to make their homes greener and 83% are actively looking for ways to reduce their home energy bills.

That ties in neatly to the assortment

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of provincial home energy programs that remain in existence despite the sudden cancellation of the federal government’s EcoEnergy Retrofit program this past April. Many of the products that you will find in the seventh edition of Ideas, qualify for rebates through programs in existence right across the country from Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia. The government of Ontario, for example, is currently accepting new entrants into its Home Energy Savings Program, which awards homeowners with rebates of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements.

Meanwhile in New Brunswick, a province-wide program was launched in March by Efficiency NB to encourage homeowners to include energy efficiency in their renovation projects.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation summed it up best with this explanation: “While previous generations may have been content to live in drafty houses, most people now want comfortable warm houses. A healthy house today is well sealed, well insulated and properly ventilated.”

Enjoy Ideas!

Ken Jenkins, President, Castle Building Centres Group Ltd.

In this issue: 2 insulation 4 entry and doors 7 mouldings 10 flooring 12 windows and exterior doors

18 locks

19 plumbing 24 kitchens 26 paint 29 railings 30 decking 32 siding 35 garage doors

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Cover photo courtesy of Moulding and Millwork

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Customize the entrance to your home with endless door options All Weather Windows offers an extensive line of entry doors in a wide variety of styles and sizes with various decorative glass sidelites to suit every taste and budget. Be inspired to create a customized entrance to your home.

Our textured fiberglass doors provide the warmth of wood without the maintenance. The pre-finished low-maintenance AvantGuard™ doors have five layers of defence including greater insulation, weatherability and stability.

The ultimate in security is the Masonite HD Steel door and the 20-minute fire-rated HD Steel door. The Belleville® Smooth door features internal blocking with a reinforced lock area that provides a solid mounting surface for decorative hardware.

For a door that will never dent, rust or delaminate, consider the Craftsman Smooth Skin with exclusive Hydroshield Technology™ or the True White Oak series featuring a pre-pigmented, UV-protected white skin that resists scratches and yellowing.

All Weather Windows is proud to receive top industry honours as we were named the 2010 ENERGY STAR® Window and Door Manufacturer of the Year. Visit allweatherwindows.com to see our full range of door styles and then visit a Castle dealer near you.

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Choose the reliability of JELD-WEN Windows and Doors when you’re looking for real-life design options to complement your home. Our wide array of styles and products are backed by superior customer service and industryleading warranties, meaning your home will have products that stand up to your standards through the test of time.

For more information visit your local Castle dealer. www.jeld-wen.ca

Š2010 JELD-WEN of Canada, Ltd. Reliability for real life is a trademark of JELD-WEN, inc., Oregon, USA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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The professional’s Choice

PRO-Hung premium entry doors couple security with high-quality features, including a built-in thermal break, all-steel edges to prevent warping, rotting and cracking and an upgraded sill. Available with an extensive selection of options, PRO-Hung premium entry doors carry 10-year warranties.

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For inside the home, choose from an wide variety of styles, including moulded, shaker and French doors and more.

Custom sizes and machining, plus ease of on-site assembly, make PRO-Hung the professionals’ choice.

For more information visit www.prohungdoors.com, or your local Castle Building Centre.

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Smart Touch. Sensational Effect.

Décor with Mouldings From the clean sophisticated lines of painted trim to the timeless quality of solid wood, mouldings are the final touches that enhance any room with a finish that expresses your personal style.

The decorating possibilities are infinite… revive a room by replacing the casings and baseboards, or add wow with a crown or chair rail… mouldings can take a room or an entire home from flat to fabulous in no time at all.

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mplete style solution Moulding & Millwork is Canada’s premier manufacturer and distributor of mouldings and doors.

We carry a comprehensive selection of high-quality, innovative products in a variety of species and styles to suit virtually any design aesthetic and budget.

With Moulding & Millwork you can be assured your doors and mouldings will be in complementary styles for a complete home solution.

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Floors you can live on Whether you’re walking them to soothe a new baby or pacing them at the first missed curfew, you want floors you can live on for years and years. From stately hardwood to eco-friendly engineered hardwood to last-forever laminates, Taiga Synergy Flooring offers colours and finishes to suit any decor with pricing to suit any budget. Whatever your life, whatever your style, you’ll discover floors you can live on at taigaselectflooring.com.

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SYNERGY

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The Ultimate in Flooring Aquarius flooring from Goodfellow will let guests step onto a good impression.

Aquarius floors are 100% waterproof and feature the Patented Press N’ Lock glueless installation system – the easiest on the market, saving time and money on installation.

Made of durable ABS and vinyl construction, Aquarius floors are anti-bacterial, sound absorbent and require no underlayment, making them ideal for basements, kitchens and bathrooms.

Gorgeous, durable and simple to install for the ultimate in flooring.

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Window glass options are a key to energy efficiency Windows define the look of a home and provide signature design elements, portals of sunlight, fresh air and a view to the world. All Weather Windows offers windows that not only make your home beautiful but also reduce heating and cooling costs. All Weather Windows was named the 2010 ENERGY STAR® Window and Door Manufacturer of the Year.

We know that the more thermally efficient windows are, the more comfortable you will be in your home. We work closely with Natural Resources Canada to ensure our products meet the new ENERGY STAR® requirements.

To ensure that you have the best glass efficiency, we offer Comfort E-PS™, an innovative glass that combines passive solar heating with thermal insulation to reduce energy consumption and heating costs. This thermal insulation also keeps the room-side glass temperature warmer than ordinary glass, eliminating drafts that emit from cold glass window surfaces.

Visit allweatherwindows.com to see our full range of windows and then visit a Castle dealer near you.

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Choose the reliability of JELD-WEN Windows and Doors when you’re looking for real-life design options to complement your home. Our wide array of styles and products are backed by superior customer service and industryleading warranties, meaning your home will have products that stand up to your standards through the test of time.

For more information visit your local Castle dealer. www.jeld-wen.ca

Š2010 JELD-WEN of Canada, Ltd. Reliability for real life is a trademark of JELD-WEN, inc., Oregon, USA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Turn your renovation dreams into reality.

At Kohltech, windows and doors are much more than the sum of their parts.

To us, windows and doors are possibilities.

So when your inspiration hits for home renovation, we’re ready to bring your dreams to life with unparalleled quality and craftsmanship. And since every window and door is professionally engineered, energy efficient and custom designed, you can be confident that your choice of window will be the perfect fit for your home’s comfort and style.

We also understand the importance of your home’s entrance – it’s where first impressions are made, where friends are welcomed and fond farewells delivered.

That’s why every Kohltech entrance system is hand-crafted to give your home the beauty, security and performance it needs.

Possibilities, vision, choice and technology – these are the words we live by. So whatever your home renovation dreams are, Kohltech has the experience and craftsmanship to make your project truly Outstanding.

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The solution for style, comfort, efficiency and durability Windows: PVC, Hybrid and Alumhybrid Doors: Patio, Steel and Fiberglass With Decorative Glass Inserts

Looking for a great investment? Investing in new windows and doors is the ideal way to reduce energy costs, increase the resale value of your home and upgrade its look.

With over 60 years of experience, Bonneville Solutions offers a wide range of quality products that can be customized to

fit your style, whether you are renovating or working on a new home. And of course, all of our products meet the highest standards and are backed up by our warranty.

Visit your local Castle Building Centre to discover more about our energy efficient windows and doors.

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Make a great first impression!

The entranceway is the focal point of the exterior of your home.

Complete your home’s styling and enhance it’s curb appeal with an AluminArt storm door. State of the art features such as overlap double weather seal door frames protect your home from the elements.

They help insulate your home in extreme heat or cold. They provide ventilation when the weather’s nice. That’s how they save energy.

Strong and durable, AluminArt storm doors let your family clearly see visitors before unlocking the door. Beauty, durability and practicality – all make a great first impression for your home, courtesy of AluminArt storm doors.

AluminArt Vinyl screen and storm doors come ready to install, requiring no trimming, painting or finishing. Made from 100% rigid white PVC construction, these maintenance-free doors are designed to be impervious to insects and water, plus resist warps, cracks and twists.

More than simply stylish, AluminArt storm and screen doors save money and energy, circulate fresh air, and maintain home security while leaving a lasting first impression.

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Get superior security

The only lock you can re-key yourself in just seconds. SmartKey by Weiser is a technological innovation that provides superior security. It also provides you the flexibility of re-keying your own locks quickly and easily without removing them from your door.

Going away on a trip? Provide temporary access to your home for neighbours. Having repair work done during the work day?

Make sure trades people can enter until the job is done.

You have made your home stylish and comfortable. Protect your investment with style and the convenience you want with Weiser.

Get Smart. Get Weiser.

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Update the look of your kitchen and bathroom with Price Pfister.

At Price Pfister, quality, performance, service and affordability are the cornerstones of our brand. Price Pfister offers a full range of traditional to contemporary faucets and accessories.

Our products offer the latest in eco-friendly standards, design trends, durability and easy installation while offering the latest technology, style and beauty.

Something as simple as changing your faucets can update the look of your kitchen and bathroom. Make Price Pfister your next renovation project – it’s the best choice.

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See what’s new at

Modern Simplicity Discover beautiful, smart designs from Kohler. Our fixtures and faucets combine durable construction, enduring craftsmanship and innovative technologies to ensure years of reliable performance and peace of mind for homeowners. From collections like the RĂŞve Ensemble in Honed White, lavatories and vanities to faucets and water-saving Dual Flush toilets, our products bring beauty and modern functionality to the home.

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The Bathroom of Your Dreams Create your dream bathroom with MAAX’s wide selection of Advanta products. The new freestanding Reverie bathtub features a trendy asymmetrical apron and can be installed as a podium to create a majestic but modern look. Or, for an elegant stand-up shower, the Mediterranean III shower kit boasts four built-in shelves, a textured base, chrome frame finish and stylish Harmony glass pattern to suit your dÊcor.

Do it yourself,

For more Advanta by MAAX bathroom products visit www.advantabymaax.com or talk or your local Castle outlet.

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Inspired Design.

Uncompromised Performance.

Bring style to your bath with Wolseley’s wide range of American Standard bathroom products. Inspired by classic, graceful and timeless designs, the LXP (Luxury Performance) toilet Collection can elegantly support any bathroom designs, while saving up to 20% more water than standard toilets.

Enhance your room with any of American Standard’s many styles: the organic and curvaceous Savona; traditional, detailed Town Square; reminiscent and dignified Antiquity; the natural and spirited Tropic; or the uptown flair of the Boulevard.

With the LXP collection, bold design meets uncompromised performance, boasting a 10-year warranty and unique EverClean surface technology that eliminates mould, mildew, stains and odour-causing bacteria. Explore American Standard’s many options at your local Castle Building Centre.

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Easy and Elegant Cabinetry Add affordable elegance to the kitchen with one of many exclusive door style and finish options available from Can-Cell’s Classic Cabinetry collection.

Can-Cell’s ready-to-assemble cabinets save time and money, while still providing high quality and durability.

Boasting a variety of exclusive door styles and finish options, Can-Cell’s ready-to-assemble cabinets are easy to assemble and costs 30% to 50% less than traditional cabinets, but have the durability and customer support homeowners have come to expect.

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Quickbuild – 11 Days & Semi-Custom – 6 to 8 Weeks

10 door styles in stock to choose from

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Your Dream Kitchen awaits For a trendy modern style or a timeless classic look For a trendy modern style or a timeless classic look, Denla can help you make your dream kitchen or bathroom come true.

Since 1974, Denla has been applying state-of-the-art technologies and tools, and benefiting from the high expertise of its employees to produce the latest trend in style and finish, thus offering its customers a unique range of kitchen and bathroom items of unparalleled quality.

Fast delivery, everywhere in Canada

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Driving Influence for 2011 We’re leaving behind the first decade of the millennium, and looking towards a cleaner, brighter and more optimistic future.

CIL’s colour of the year, a crisp, cheerful lime-tinged yellow reflects that hope and vision.

CIL’s Allure brings this vision of the future to life with our best quality paint. A scrubbable, durable finish paint with virtually no odour – it’s simple to apply and easier than ever to clean.

Available in an array of 6,000 brilliant colours and multiple finishes, CIL Allure helps you bring your future to life.

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The Allure of Saturated Colours Exotic. Sensual. Adventurous.

They vibrate with the pulse of life and the spirit of adventure – a destination on the journey of self-discovery.

Wrap yourself in the Pink City palette from PPG Pittsburgh® Paints.

Paint it in Manor Hall® Timeless®, ultra-premium low-VOC paint available at your local Castle store.

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Thinkgreen Go green on your next project with applicators from Dynamic’s exclusive Enviro-Paintware™ line of premium quality tools and accessories.

We’ve designed and manufactured a complete line of painting tools that are significantly more enviromentally friendly than traditional decorating products.

Call 1-800-670-6021 or visit us at www.getpainting.com

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Quality Paintware Look for quality paintware and accessories manufactured

by Dynamic Paint Products now available at your local Castle Building Centres. Maximize your paints performance and value through Dynamic’s more than 1000 paints, brushes, rollers, prep and clean up products by talking with your local Castle representative.

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ALUMINUM PRODUCTS

Give Your Railing and Fencing the Regal Treatment Regal Ideas Inc. (Regal Aluminum Products) has ushered in the new decade with a suite of revolutionary new railing, fencing and building components to ensure homeowners are at the forefront of decking and fencing innovation. Designed for today’s professional and DIY markets, Regal aluminum railing, fencing and building components allows virtually anyone to design and install his or her deck railing

and fencing system. Regal products are available in 5 colours and are available in various picket or glass options with many decorative accessories to choose from to personalize your railing or fence. All Regal products come with a limited 20 year warranty.

For more information, contact Ernie Couillard at 303-681-3104 or speak with your Castle representative.

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IT’S NOT JUST A NEW KIND OF DECK IT’S A NEW KIND OF HAPPY HOUR Welcome to new TREX TRANSCEND™ decking and railing. Yes, it really is that different. Because its new Don’t-Mess-With-Me surface resists fading, staining, mold and time itself.

So for decades, you will have a place to escape from everything, including hardcore maintenance. Lift just one finger and visit TREX.Com.

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The durability of PVC with the look of exotic hardwood.

Passport: Solid Core PVC Decking London Gray

Moroccan Cedar

Realistic Grain Finish

Spanish Walnut

Tuscan Cherry

Passport Decking by Gossen is like no other deck board.

Yes, it has the UV protection and rot-free technology of cellular PVC, but it looks like real exotic hardwood without clearing rainforests. Let yourself be transported to a whole new level of outdoor living. Passport decking materials are lead-free and manufactured to strict industry standards and are ARCAT green compliant for sustainability. Download a complete installation guide at www.vicwest.com

• S olid core PVC will not expand or contract like wood or wood composite deck boards • Will not split, crack, splinter, decay, or warp •T ongue & Groove porch boards available in lengths of 10’, 12’, and 16’ • Fade, mold, stain, and scratch resistant • Can be installed with hidden fasteners for a smoother look • Comes in lengths of 12’, 16’, and 20’ • 3 0%-40% lighter than wood composite deck boards available in four wood grain textured finishes Your home is your Castle

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Lasting beauty, inside and out.

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Prefinished pine is the perfect wood to enhance both the inside and outside of your home. Wood always brings a feeling of warmth and natural charm. When deciding on products for your home’s interior or exterior, fine pine products from Nicholson and Cates Ltd. offer superior factory produced finishes and ease of mind from extensive, reputable warranties.

For inside the home, EasyPine’s furniture quality finish saves time and money. An installer’s dream, Easy-Pine tongue and groove interior siding reduces waste by as much as 20% and cuts install time by up to 30%, featuring the unique quick-lock design. All long lengths provides ease of installation and aesthetic beauty.

For outside the home, look to Fraser Wood Siding to protect against the elements. This rough-cut, attractive, durable siding is available in six popular profiles. Unlimited custom colours also available, with colour-matched nails, matching trim and longer siding lengths. This provides you with unprecedented quality and versatility.

Make your home complete with 15 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY enduring beauty using Fraser and Easy-Pine siding.

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Quick-ship Colours:

Colonial Yellow

Coastal Grey

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Ultra White

Pepperwood

Sand Beige

Leaf Green

Vintage Toasted White Pecan

Traditional Clear

Fruitwood

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Enhance your home with Style

Aluminum

Steel

More choice, more colors ...more curb appeal

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Vinyl

inspiringly beautiful

Enhance your home with style by choosing roofing and siding products by Duchesne. They are offered in a vast selection of siding and roofing options to enhance the style of your home. Ask about Duchesne’s exclusive My colour Universe system™. It gives homeowners freedom of design and a unique harmony of colors between vinyl, aluminum and steel products.

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Beautiful P ractical & S trong Ultra-Premium Vinyl Siding

Double 4”

Double 4.5” Double 5” Dutch

Double 5” Dutch

ROBUST, DARK SIDING THAT DEFIES FADING, CHALKING, AGING AND YELLOWING. Gentek’s Sequoia® Select ultra-premium vinyl siding is offered in 21 sumptuous colours, including 7 dark designer colours. Fortified with ChromatrueTM fade-defying technology, these luxurious colours will retain their original beauty and appeal year after year and are backed by a lifetime limited warranty* with lifetime fade protection.

*See printed warranty for complete details.

Ultra-Premium Vertical Vinyl Siding

For even greater design options, combine Sequoia Select with our Board & Batten vertical profile to beautifully enhance entryways, gables and other accent areas.

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All garage doors are not created equal It’s easy to take a garage door for granted.

It goes up, it goes down – right? Not exactly.

Garage doors close the largest opening in your house, and so it’s worth asking the right questions before you buy.

Every door is built differently. Differences in engineering, materials and designs can have

a huge impact on your door’s ability to stand up to the elements. Choosing the right door for your needs is critical.

Our doors are CFC and HCFC Free.

From design to manufacturing and distribution, choosing Steel-Craft shows your commitment to the environment.

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Your local Independent Castle Building Centres affiliated store is part of a network of over 240 independent building supply dealers from coast to coast. With this exceptional buying power we are able to pass on many savings to our customers.

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