Does the Canada Greener Homes Loan cover doors too?

Yes, the Canada Greener Homes Loan can cover doors, but only specific types that meet energy efficiency requirements. The program focuses on upgrades that improve your home's overall energy performance, so not all door replacements qualify.

Eligible door upgrades typically include exterior doors that significantly improve energy efficiency - such as upgrading from an old, poorly insulated door to a new ENERGY STAR certified entry door with proper weatherstripping and insulation. The door must meet specific performance standards, usually requiring a U-factor rating that demonstrates improved thermal performance over your existing door.

Patio doors and sliding doors can also qualify when they're part of an energy efficiency upgrade, particularly if you're replacing single-pane or poorly performing doors with triple-pane, Low-E coated units that meet ENERGY STAR requirements for Ottawa's climate zone.

The loan program requires a pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation to document the energy improvements. Your new doors need to contribute to an overall improvement in your home's energy rating. Interior doors, storm doors, or cosmetic door replacements typically don't qualify since they don't significantly impact whole-home energy performance.

In Ottawa's climate, qualifying door upgrades often include moving from basic steel doors to insulated fiberglass or steel doors with thermal breaks, or upgrading patio doors to triple-pane units with argon fill. The key is demonstrating measurable energy savings through the EnerGuide assessment.

For door upgrades that may qualify, request a free quote through Ottawa Window Pros and ask the installer which of their doors meet the program specifications.