Why Fiberglass-Reinforced Composite Jambs Are Essential for Large Glass Door Systems
When homeowners invest in large doors with expansive glass, the focus is often on design, light, and visual impact. Whether it is a patio door, a multi-panel sliding system, or a statement entry door, glass heavy doors create stunning architectural moments. What is...
Finishes & Coatings: Why Water-Based Paints Are a Big Deal
In the window and door industry, innovation usually happens beneath the surface—inside insulation chambers, behind glass technology, or within structural materials. But one of the most meaningful technological advancements of the last decade is happening right where...
Canada’s NAFS/CSA Framework: Why It Matters in 2025
North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) compliance—with the Canadian Supplement and CSA A440 standards—underpins real-world performance in tough climates. If you sell in Canada (or to northern U.S. regions with similar loads), NAFS + CSA is the language architects, inspectors, and energy auditors speak.
Energy Efficiency in Flux: Labels, Incentives, and What Homeowners Need to Know
Energy messaging is undergoing a rare period of turbulence. On the one hand, Energy Star remains the most recognized efficiency signal for residential windows, doors, and skylights, with U.S. guidance long noting potential HVAC savings (averaging up to ~13% on heating/cooling) for certified products.
Windows & Doors in 2025: Growth, Caution, and the New Normal
After a choppy 2024, the 2025 window and door market sits in a “cautious growth” posture—expanding where fundamentals are strong, but trimming sails around tariffs, rates, and mixed housing data. Trade groups describe an industry that kept investing through uncertainty: capacity additions, product upgrades, and digitalization are all advancing, even as leaders manage cost shocks and hiring gaps.
Tariffs, Materials, and Pricing: What 2025 Means for Windows & Doors
If you felt price lists shift this year, you’re not imagining it. In June 2025, the U.S. doubled Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%, with no grace period for goods already in transit. For fenestration, where aluminum extrusions, steel skins, and hardware are core inputs, that change flows through to BOMs within weeks. Window and Door
Dorplex Is Switching To Water Based Paints: Our Environmental Commitment
This January at Dorplex, we committed to holding ourselves to a higher standard throughout all aspects of our business. We started by implementing our partnership with Red Door Family Shelter, donating a portion of each door sold to their amazing organization. Another one of our goals for this year was to reduce our carbon footprint, and we are thrilled to announce that we have switched from solvent-based to water-based paints on all of our entry systems.
Multipoint Lock Systems: Everything You Need To Know To Keep Your Home Safe
One of the most common questions we get from our customers is about the safety and security of the entry systems we offer. Now more than ever, homeowners are concerned with the features on their entry system that protects from home invaders, and when it comes to home safety, there is nothing more secure than a multipoint locking system.
5 Ways To Check The Performance Of Your Windows
The weather has started getting cooler, and all of a sudden you notice a chilly draft that didn’t seem like a major concern over the summer. The windows begin to look a little like they’re fogging up, and you notice that when your heat bill comes it’s higher than it...
The SDL Advantage: Why A Simulated Divided Lite Is A Smart Choice For Your Home
Simulated Divided Lite entry systems allow for greater energy and weather efficiency, but what does an SDL entry system actually look like? Find out here.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Entryway Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficient doors are like a winter coat. They keep the warmth in and keep the cold out. With Canadian winters hitting lows of -20, is your door protecting you?
Replacing Your Exterior Windows and Doors For Resale
It’s a question that many homeowners often ask: What renovations will add the most resale value to my home? It’s not always an easy answer. There are so many factors that determine what will make your home more appealing to buyers, and often that largely depends on...