Renovation Trends 2025 (Live Insights)

Canada ends Greener Homes Loan program (Oct 1, 2025) but launches new Greener Homes Affordability Program. U.S. maintains 25C tax credits. Customer satisfaction with installation rises 11 points to 749/1000.

• Region: North America
• Signal strength: high

30% tax credit up to $600 total for qualifying windows and $250 per exterior door (max $500). Windows must meet ENERGY STAR Most Efficient; doors must meet ENERGY STAR criteria.

• Region: US
• Signal strength: high

Black and charcoal frame colors continue to lead aesthetic preferences in modern renovations and new builds across North America and Europe.

• Region: Global
• Signal strength: high

J.D. Power 2025 study shows customer satisfaction with delivery & installation rose 11 points to 749/1000, making installation excellence a competitive advantage.

• Region: US
• Signal strength: high

U-factor ≤0.20 in most US zones (≤0.21 South) with climate-appropriate SHGC; often implies triple or thin‑triple glazing in colder zones.

• Region: US
• Signal strength: high

Grant stopped new intake; existing applicants can claim until Dec 31, 2025. Greener Homes Loan added $600M and remains active (up to $40,000, 0% for 10 years).

• Region: CA
• Signal strength: medium

Predictable incentive for eligible window/door replacements—useful for quote math.

• Region: CA-QC
• Signal strength: medium

Legacy HER intake ended Jan 27, 2025. Communications indicate paperwork deadlines through Dec 2025 for new program.

• Region: CA-ON
• Signal strength: medium

National plans target high‑efficiency, low‑carbon stock by 2050, raising the importance of high‑performance windows/doors in retrofits.

• Region: EU
• Signal strength: rising

Spec shifts toward triple glazing and improved frames to achieve ~1.2 W/m²K for new homes.

• Region: UK
• Signal strength: high

Black and anthracite frames remain popular; warm metallics (bronze, anodic tones), taupe and deep brown add a softer premium look — notably in aluminum and alu‑clad systems.

• Region: Style
• Signal strength: rising

Homeowners seek larger glass and cleaner edges; thermally‑broken aluminum and steel‑look systems are common paths.

• Region: Style
• Signal strength: high

Toronto requires bird‑friendly patterns for many projects; Ontario case law/regulations strengthen liability context—good urban upsell.

• Region: CA-ON
• Signal strength: steady

Lead with eligibility (25C/CA incentives); spec by U‑factor/SHGC; offer two palettes (black/anthracite vs warm neutrals/metallics); add bird‑friendly upsell in urban jobs; highlight financing options where relevant.

• Region: US,CA,EU,UK
• Signal strength: narrative

25C remains active (windows/doors caps), ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 guides specs, CA Greener Homes Loan active while Grant intake curtailed, EPBD/UK push tighter U‑values (~1.2 W/m²K). Triple/thin‑triple rising; dark frames with warm metallics continue; slim sightlines; bird‑friendly glazing on urban jobs.

• Region: US,CA,EU,UK
• Signal strength: summary

Promote low‑interest retrofit loans (e.g., Canada Greener Homes Loan) and show monthly payment examples to drive conversions on full‑house window/door packages.

• Region: CA
• Signal strength: rising

Market size ~USD 14.04B (2024) → ~14.75B (2025), projected ~19.3B by 2029 (CAGR ≈ 6.9%) driven by efficiency, acoustics, daylighting and regulation.

• Region: Global
• Signal strength: high

0% interest up to $40,000 over 10 years; marketing urgency before the application window closes.

• Region: CA
• Signal strength: rising

Amounts vary by window/door type and performance; verify lists before quoting ‘grant‑eligible’.

• Region: CA
• Signal strength: steady

Examples include Home Renovation Savings and Affordability Program; some lines pay ~$100 per window/door. Specs/ENERGY STAR often required.

• Region: CA-ON
• Signal strength: rising

Driven by thermal comfort, noise reduction and code pressure; align offers with thin‑triple/triple options in cold climates.

• Region: Cold climates
• Signal strength: high

Canadian buyers gravitate to European‑style tilt‑and‑turn with slim frames and tighter weather‑sealing, especially for cold regions.

• Region: CA
• Signal strength: rising

More consumers compare ENERGY STAR, U‑factor and (in Canada) ER rating, not just aesthetics; include clear spec sheets in quotes.

• Region: CA,US
• Signal strength: steady

Push triple/IGU packages (comfort + acoustics); verify ENERGY STAR eligibility in quotes; promote Greener Homes Loan before Oct 1; add tilt‑and‑turn & slim‑frame options; build a local rebate checklist.

• Region: US,CA
• Signal strength: narrative