Windows & Doors Blog

What You Need To Know About The ENERGY STAR Program

If you are planning to purchase new windows this year, you might have read that changes were made to the ENERGY STAR® program effective January 1st, 2020. As the bar for energy efficiency continues to rise, the technical standards and...

Best Exterior Door for Cold Weather

Now that the cold weather is here and you are spending more time indoors, you may have started to notice that your home isn’t feeling as warm as you had hoped. While there can be many reasons why the inside...

3 Ways To Boost Your Door & Window Curb Appeal

Are you looking for ways to boost the door and window curb appeal of your home? Curb appeal is an important way to improve the value of your home for a future sale. Good curb appeal will help you stand...

Top Reasons To Buy Wood Windows & Doors

You may find that, due to normal wear and tear, weather damage, or poor installation, there will come a time when you’ll need new windows and doors. While many homeowners and builders opt for vinyl these days, there is a...

Egress Window Building Code: What You Need to Know

What are Egress Windows? An egress window is a type of window that can be easily opened from the inside without any keys, tools, or physical difficulties. The Ontario Building Code states that these types of windows must be in...

3 Celebrity Front Doors To Inspire You

Your front door has many functions — it welcomes guests, it enhances your home security, and it boosts your curb appeal. There are many options to consider when replacing your front door and many customizable solutions. If you’re looking for...

MasterGrain Fibreglass Doors for Your Home

Bavarian is excited to offer our customers attractive, technologically-advanced MasterGrain fibreglass doors, proudly made in Canada. MasterGrain provides a premium line of fibreglass exterior door systems, featuring the most authentic wood grain replication in the door industry, and Bavarian is...

How To Burglar-Proof Your Front Door

Research has shown that 34 percent of burglars enter through the front door of a home. When you’re deciding on what kind of front door would best welcome guests into your home, it’s just as important to keep in mind...

What Are Window Energy Ratings?

One of the most commonly asked questions about windows is: “What does a window energy rating mean?” There are lots of resources online to help explain the answer to this question, but often the explanation doesn’t always take into account...