Ideas September 2011

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Your home is your Castle insulation • moulding • paint • windows • doors • kitchens • plumbing • flooring • siding • roofing • decks Ideas F11 Complete.indd 1

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New EcoTouch™ Insulation is Here When you choose Owens Corning’s EcoTouch™ PINK™ FIBERGLAS® Insulation, you’re not just choosing better energy efficiency. You’re choosing peace-of-mind. That’s because the company that invented EcoTouch™ PINK™ FIBERGLAS® Insulation decades ago now brings you even more home comfort solutions than ever. Green friendly EcoTouch™ PINK™ FIBERGLAS® Insulation products that provide comfort for Canadians – and the planet. That’s Owens Corning.

Why think PINK™?

• Trusted by Canadians for over 60 years • Minimum 70%* Recycled Glass Content – 3rd party SCS certified • Formaldehyde free • Formulated from 99% Natural** Materials • Durable & dependable

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The colour PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning. Certified Thermal Insulation Material CCD-016. *Minimum 70% Recycled Glass Content, with at least 60% Post-consumer Recycled and the balance (10%) Pre-consumer Recycled Glass. **Made with a minimum of 99% by weight natural materials consisting of minerals and plant-based compounds.

The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIEDSM Mark is a registered certification mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. This declaration may only be used with products that have been verified to be formaldehyde free by GEI. The formaldehyde free mark may not be used alone. It must accompany the appropriate GREENGUARD Certification mark. Owens Corning PINK insulation is GREENGUARD Certified for indoor air quality, except bonded loosefill products. © 2011 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved.

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Just imagine Homeowners catch energy grant break There was great news for homeowners in July when the federal government announced it was renewing its ecoEnergy Retrofit – Homes program.

Until March 31, 2012, homeowners could be eligible to receive grants of up to $5,000. Natural Resources Canada, estimates that the program could help up to 250,000 Canadians improve their homes energy efficiency and generate as much as $4 billion in economic activity across the country.

“Our Government is committed to easing the burden of high energy costs on Canadians and putting more money back in their pockets,” said Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver in a news release on the day the popular initiative was reborn. “With this program, Canadians can make their homes more energy-efficient and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada.”

The initiative is all about quality, which is what you will find in the 2011 Fall edition of Ideas. Every product that appears has been manufactured and created with the environment in mind.

As with anything, there are rules to follow.

To take full advantage of the program and save money on a multitude of offerings you

will find here, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) suggests following these steps: 1. Registration: First, register with NRCan at: http://oee.nrcan. gc.ca/register and receive a registration number.

If you do not have Internet access, you can call 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232).

2. Pre-retrofit evaluation: Hire a local service organization licensed

by NRCan. http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/ personal/new-home-improvement/contact-advisors. cfm?attr=4 They will send a certified energy advisor to perform a pre-retrofit energy evaluation from the attic to the foundation.

If the property has already been evaluated under this program since April 2007, a new pre-retrofit evaluation is not required.

3. Retrofit with receipts: Choose, purchase and install eligible measures, and keep your receipts for three years. The more upgrades you implement, the more money you can receive, and the more energy you can save.

4. Post-retrofit evaluation: Complete your renovations and obtain a postretrofit evaluation no later than March 31, 2012.

Any preparatory work you do will certainly be worth it in the end.

Ken Jenkins, President, Castle Building Centres Group Ltd.

In this issue: 2 insulation 4 mouldings 7 paint 9 locksets 10 windows and doors

18 kitchens 19 faucets 20 bathroom

furniture

21 bathroom 22 flooring 24 siding 26 roofing 27 garage doors 28 decking 29 railings/fences 30 stone siding

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Cover photo courtesy of Steelcraft Door Products Ltd.

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We could talk about our great looks, quality manufacturing and innovations.

Although we are Canada’s leading manufacturer of mouldings and premier distributor of Masonite doors, and the innovators behind time and cost-saving products like FinTek pre-painted mouldings, it seems most people are sold by the great styles and species we carry to fit virtually any design aesthetic and budget. Whatever your reasons for choosing Moulding & Millwork, you’ll know you’ll have a spectacular room finished with a quality product.

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But most people just stop at our great looks.

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Simple Touch. Spectacular 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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GREAT pulls you into a room and makes you want to stay there. It lifts your mood and nurtures your spirit. Great colour gives you a little thrill when you happen across it. It reminds you of places and times that were special to you. Great colour makes your house feel like home. It imprints your personality onto your space. Great colour is colour that’s right for you.

Visit voiceofcolor.com to order Janice Lindsay – Coming Home (includes valuable paint coupons).

We can help you find it.

Colour that’s about you. Paint for every project.

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Premium zero-VOC Interior Paint Available at your local Castle store

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Nail it once and for all.

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LIQUID NAILS® ADHESIVE Liquid Nails, a line of adhesives providing maximum performance on any surface and nail-like strength in situation where a hammer and nail are not ideal. Used for all kinds of construction projects or home renovation, they are easy to use for professionals and for DIY. Each Liquid Nails product is scientifically formulated to offer the best possible performance for any surface.

An assortment of adhesives are available for construction, indoor and outdoor carpeting. Panelling and moulding, insulation panel and drywall, mirrors, tub surrounds ceramic tiles, concrete, parquet, wood flooring and much more.

All Liquid Nails products meet Canadian VOC standards, with many meeting the stringent environmental standards put forward by the Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Some Liquid Nails products are formulated to resist rain or snow, while others work in extreme temperature, from -5°C to 48°C. For more information on Liquid Nails talk to your Castle retailer, visit www.liquidnails.ca or call 1-800-463-7426.

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Get superior security

SECURELY RE-KEY YOUR OWN LOCK

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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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. For the second year in a row, All Weather Windows has been named the ENERGY STAR速 Window and Door Manufacturer of the Year, for offering outstanding energy efficient products.

We work closely with Natural Resources Canada to ensure our products meet the new ENERGY STAR速 requirements.

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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. With such a range of options you can’t help but be inspired to create a customized entrance to your home. All Weather Windows is proud to receive top industry honours and recognition for product excellence.

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

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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. Whatever your home renovation dreams are, Kohltech has the experience and craftsmanship to make your project truly Outstanding.

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Put a little

style into your home!

Whether

you are building or renovating your home, count on MDL Doors to customize that stylish door, guaranteed to make a lasting impression!

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MDL Doors is a 100% Canadian, family owned business leading the industry for over 27 years. We have taken the best the industry has to offer and put it all together to give you the widest variety of door and doorlite styles available.

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Make a great first impression!

CANADA’S #1 SELLING STORM DOORS The entrance way 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 weatherstripping 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 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 insect and water damage, 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.

proudly Made in Canada

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Windows And The Glazing Factor Glazing:

When deciding between single-, double- or triple-glazing, consider that Natural Resources Canada suggests all windows should at least be double glazed. Most windows today incorporate sealed insulated glazing.

Low emissivity (low-E) coatings:

This coating is an invisible metallic layer applied to the glazing surface that lets solar ray into the room but reflects most room temperature heat back to its source. It keeps rooms warm in the winter and keeps heat out in the summer. A low-E coating can give a single pane of glass the insulation value of a triple-glazed window unit.

Low-E can also help protect carpets and fabrics from fading by blocking out UV rays.

Inert gas:

Argon and krypton inserted between panes of glass can further provide energy efficiency.

These gasses reduce conduction and convection-based heat loss.

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A Dialogue About Doors

For decades wood has been the door of choice, but increasingly steel is becoming a popular option. When selecting steel, the lower the gauge the higher the quality. Today’s mass market doors start at approximately 24-guage steel. Steel creates good security, can be dented and, if exposed to constant sunlight can chip or bow.

Solid wood doors are easier to install, but can have poorer energy efficiency than steel, and can crack, dry or peel when exposed to rain, snow and bright sunlight. Solid pine and solid oak are currently popular options.

Fibreglass has insulation qualities like steel, but is more resistant to scratches, dents, warping, and rust. It is generally more expensive than steel, but that expense can be amortized over the long life of the door.

A few quick installation tips A poorly hung door will leak, that is why it can be a good idea to hire a qualified contractor.

Steel and fiberglass doors, while popular cannot be cut to fit.

Pre-hung doors are the easiest to install, and can be installed straight into old doorjambs, followed by insulation and trim.

Spacers: Low conductivity spacers, formerly made of hollow

aluminum, but now of a variety of materials, can improve the energy performance of low-E gas filled windows by 20%.

Energy Star: In Canada, Energy Star windows labeled “N” for Northern climates is recommended.

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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.

Distributed by Can-Cell Industries Inc.

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

10 door styles in stock to choose from

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Update the look of your kitchen and bathroom with Pfister.

At Pfister, quality, performance, service and affordability are the cornerstones of our brand. 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 Pfister your next renovation project – it’s the best choice. www.pfisterfaucets.com

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Vanities with Style

Yorkville

Rosseau

Urban Loft

NeoLav modern bath furniture offers an extensive line up of vanities with tops and optional mirrors that are a stylish and affordable addition to any bathroom. Your options include the sleek contemporary Urban Loft Collection, the transitional styling of the painted antique white Rosseau Collection, the definitive furniture look of the Davenport and the rich sable finish of the Yorkville Collection.

Choose NeoLav for your fashionable bath designs. For more information on NeoLav bath furniture, talk to your local Castle Building Centre representative.

MODERN BATH FURNITURE

Davenport

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Studio Zero Deck Bathtub

The Studio LXP toilet is a High Efficiency 4.8Lpf water saving toilet and meets EPA WaterSense Criteria.

30” Studio Vanity

Studio Carré Undermount Sink Wolseley is proud to be the largest Canadian distributor of American Standard products.

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The Studio Monoblock faucet includes a water conserving 1.25gpm/5.7Lmin pressurecompensating aerator and meets EPA WaterSense Criteria.

Simply Elegant Characterized by bold, clean lines, the American Standard Studio® Bath Collection’s Furniture and Fixture style is simple and geometric, highlighted by a mixture of vitreous china, wood, metal and glass to bring depth and beauty to each piece.

The furniture is finished in a classic espresso, complemented with brushed lines in the steel base and accents.

Ask your local Castle sales representative to tell you more about American Standard bath products from Wolseley.

22” Studio Vanity and Studio Mirror

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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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InnovationS in Wood Flooring The From the Forest Collection, from Goodfellow, is a state-of-the-art prefinished engineered wood flooring. From the Forest offers a full range of wood flooring options from basic 3/8� oak to a more sophisticated, Thermo Infused hand-scraped hickory in a variety widths, lengths and edge profiles—all specially designed to stay flat.

The reasons are as simple As 1, 2, 3!

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Balanced Construction.

The hardwood top layer thickness is the same as the hardwood bottom layer thickness.

Hand-scraped Mountain Walnut

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Core 360.

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Valinge Click Profile.

High density wood fiber board made with 100% recycled forest content. The multi-directional wood fibers and consistent density throughout the core insure boards stay flat.

No gap guarantee.

For more information on innovations in wood flooring, speak with your local Castle sales representative or visit www.goodfellowinc.com.

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ROBUST, DARK SIDING THAT DEFIES FADING, CHALKING, AGING AND YELLOWING.

Ultra-Premium Vinyl Siding

SIDING WITH PERFECTION Perfection? It’s never too much to ask. Our Colour Clear Through® system makes it easy to find the perfect colour match for your exterior design. This exclusive selection of customer-preferred colours ensures that all Gentek products – siding, soffit, fascia, trim and rainware – will beautifully match throughout our vinyl, aluminum and steel product lines.

GENTEK BUILDING PRODUCTS

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.

Double 4”

Double 4.5” Double 5” Dutch

Double 5” Dutch

*See printed warranty for complete details.

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Enhance your home with Style

Aluminum

Steel

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 a freedom of design and a unique harmony of colours between vinyl, aluminum and steel products. www.duchesne.ca

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80 COLOURS Endless possibilities

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Colour Featured: Mountain Slate

Shingles alone are sometimes not enough to protect your home. IKO has developed a superior multi-layered roofing system incorporating our industry-leading products.

IKO’s Pro 4 Roofing System is setting the standard in protecting your home.

1. Eave Protection

GoldShield, ArmourGard, or StormShield Ice & Water Protectors Provide a second line of defense against water penetration due to ice dams or wind-driven rain and the costly damage it can cause.

Asphalt Saturated Felt*, RoofGard-SB or RoofGard-Cool Grey Underlayments For total deck protection.

2. Underlayment

Hip & Ridge 12 Cap Shingles or Ultra HPTM High Profile Ridge Cap Shingles Required where roof planes meet.

Leading Edge Plus Starter Strips Fast, Easy and Convenient.

Already cut to size saving valuable time during the installation of the first course of shingles.

IKO’s Shingles Crowne Slate, Armourshake, Royal Estate, Grandeur*, Cambridge and Marathon shingles are created using the industry’s most advanced technology and selected by consumers who demand the best in terms of quality, durability and value. Along with one of IKO’s quality shingles, your Pro 4 System includes these accessory products; 3. Roof Starters

4. Ridge Cap Shingles

*Product Availability may vary by region.

ROYAL ESTATE L I M I T E D L I F E T I M E P RE M I U M A R C H I T E C T UR A L S H I N G L ES

Majestic and refined; bring luxury to your home with IKO’s new Royal Estate shingles. Royal Estate is a perfect example of how engineers have combined IKO’s patented colour blending technology with their proven manufacturing process to create a premium product that protects your home from the elements and offers the sophisticated look of natural slate tiles.

Find out more about our products now by talking to an IKO Sales Representative, your professional roofing contractor or contact us directly at: Eastern Canada 1-888-766-2468, Western Canada 1-800-661-1034, or visit our web site at: www.iko.com

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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, 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.

5405C - C58 M17 Y0 K46

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You said, “it would be perfect if it had a tropical finish.”

©2011 Trex company inc.

We said, “consider it done.”

Now TrexTranscend® comes in new tropical hardwood finishes. And it still nails the details that made it #1 in its category. Like a 25-year limited fade and stain warranty, scratch–resistant finish, and the eco-appeal of 95% recycled material. All nicely topped off with new integrated lighting. The TrexTranscend decking and railing system.

Get what you asked for at trexpartners.com

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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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yet rugged. yet natural.

Nothing makes a more splendid statement than stone.

Visually stunning, stone gives a home a powerful presence unlike any other product.

From massive manor homes to rustic cabins, architects use the grace and versatility of stone to add substance and dimension. Giving your home the delightful, old-world effect of stone is easier than ever with BellaStone.

With its variations in colour and texture, it offers the impressive, ageless feel of authentic, hand-carved stone. BellaStone provides the ultimate in comfort, energy efficiency and unprecedented performance benefits, while delivering the allure and impact of the natural appearance of stone.

For more information on BellaStone, speak with your local Castle sales representative or email Grant Cowx at grant@sawmillvalleysales.com.

ExteriorPortfolio.com/BellaStone

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FAQ – Frequently-Asked Questions about ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes Why is registration mandatory?

NRCan (Natural Resources Canada) has allocated $400 million to the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program. Once the financial limit has been reached, the program will close without notice.

The registration system allows the program to monitor its uptake. By tracking program participation in this way, NRCan can ensure that all eligible homeowners who enter the program have the opportunity to apply for a grant.

Can I apply for a grant multiple times?

Current homeowners can only apply for a federal grant one time per property between June 6, 2011, and March 31, 2012.

Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, announces the renewed ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program in Toronto on July 13.

How do I apply for complementary regional programs?

Many provinces, territories, municipalities and energy utilities offer complementary regional programs which provide grants, rebates and other types of financial incentives based on the results of your ecoENERGY Retrofit post-retrofit evaluation. You should verify with these regional authorities regarding their criteria and deadlines.

How much of a grant will I receive and how much energy will I save if I complete the recommended retrofits?

The average federal grant for a property is approximately $1,400. The maximum grant available for the current homeowner is $5,000 over the life of the program (April 2007 to March 2012) or $5,000 per dwelling unit in a multi-unit residential building (MURB).

Source: Natural Resources Canada www.nrcan.gc.ca

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Your local Independent Castle Building Centres affiliated store is part of a network of over 265 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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