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Long-Span Patio Doors (REMODELING Magazine)

These new systems are a dramatic way to marry a living area to a back deck or patio. The challenge is making sure they're correctly installed.

Products Roundup (REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine)

The latest products for roofing, siding, window and decking pros.

22-gauge Regal Stainable Steel Door with Solid Polyurethane Core (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Taylor. The 22-gauge Regal Stainable Steel Door has a solid polyurethane core and a wood-grain texture embossed directly onto the steel. Each door is finished with a topcoating that bonds to the steel and accepts stain for a realistic wood look. Decorative sidelites and transoms are available. 800-248-3600.

16-Gauge Stainless Steel Doors (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Neoporte. Crafted of 16-gauge stainless steel, each door has a polyurethane core and a modern design that can revitalize any style architecture, the maker says. A variety of glass design options and 13 door designs are available. The company is a member of the Green Building Council and uses renewable, recyclable material. 310-828-5340.

Avanti Steel Entry Doors (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The Avanti steel door line offers panels pre-finished with a baked-on enamel in five colors. Seven decorative glass patterns feature brass, zinc, patina, or screened caming. A stilted sill prevents jamb damage and the polyurethane core offers six times the energy efficiency of wood, the maker says. Between-glass grilles and snap-in grilles are available. 800-732-2499.

24-Gauge HD Steel Doors with High-Definition Panel Profile (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Masonite. The 24-gauge HD steel door offers a high-definition panel profile with a variety of decorative glass options, including a one-panel arch and two-panel camber top. The door arrives with a primed white surface, and doors fire-rated for 20 or 90 minutes are available. In a steel or wood edge, the door comes in three heights up to 8 feet. 800-663-3667.

Steel Edge Adjustable Hinge Doors (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Therma-Tru. The Steel Edge adjustable hinge door features high-definition styling with a moveable hinge that can be adjusted 5/16 inch up or down for an ideal fit between door bottom and sill, the firm says. Meanwhile, the in-and-out adjustment seals the door and weatherstripping. Deeper embossment contours and greater shadowing give the door a more attractive appearance, the maker says. 800-843-7628.

Flush-Glazed Steel Doors with French Door Design (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Jeld-Wen. Flush-Glazed steel doors offer a French door design in 24- or 25-gauge steel. The doors feature internal grids and low-E glass standard. A closed-cell polystyrene core provides energy efficiency and prevents moisture absorption and rusting from the inside out, the manufacturer says. The units are available as single or double doors with a variety of glass designs and matching sidelites. 877-535-3462.

24-Gauge Energy Star-Qualified Steel Doors (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Pella. The company's 24-gauge, Energy Star-qualified steel doors offer an aluminum exterior frame in a wide range of colors. They feature a rot-resistant design, which allows the frame to sit on top of the threshold to prevent water absorption, states the firm. A foam core offers up to five times the insulating value of wood, the manufacturer claims. The primed doors can be predrilled for hardware. A variety of embossed panels and decorative glass options is available. 800-374-4758.