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  • Juniper DoorNew JELD-WEN Juniper Doors Deliver Sustainable, Eco-Savvy Style with Rustic Appeal
  • ebuild (5/19/2008)
  • With JELD-WEN's new Juniper door, it's a beautiful balance of both. The world's largest manufacturer of reliable windows and doors is the first to introduce interior and exterior doors made with Western juniper as part of the JELD-WEN; IWP; Estate collection. As a result, JELD-WEN has turned an environmental concern into an eco-savvy option for homeowners, builders and remodelers looking for authentic rustic style.
  • Interchangeable Handcrafted DoorInterchangeable Handcrafted Doors
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
  • The company's interchangeable entryways use Center Piece Art panels that can be easily changed, giving homeowners the flexibility to try different looks, the maker says. Each handcrafted door comes with two center panels, which can feature traditional, custom carved, or seasonal designs. The solid wood doors are available in seven patinas and custom stain options.
  • Craftsman Collection Entry Door SystemPeachtree Introduces Craftsman Collection of Fiberglass Entry Doors
  • ebuild (4/8/2008)
  • The recently introduced Craftsman Collection of fiberglass entry door systems from Peachtree Doors and Windows is the perfect complement to Mission and Craftsman styles of architecture, with its simple, clean lines and rich fir-grain texture. In addition to the Craftsman Collection, Peachtree
  • JELD-WEN has become the sole supplier of fiberglass doors to BROSCOBrosco, Jeld-Wen Kick Off Powerful Partnership
  • ebuild (2/26/2008)
  • That future was showcased at an event hosted at the Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut in January, when nearly 250 regional door dealers converged to preview the latest in fiberglass door designs and learn more about the results of a recent deal inked between JELD-WEN and BROSCO, one of the leading door distributors on the East Coast. JELD-WEN, a world-class manufacturer of windows and doors, has become the sole supplier of fiberglass doors to BROSCO and has introduced a wide variety of new designs.
  • ODLCatalina and Monterey Doors
  • REMODELING Magazine (2/24/2008)
  • Two new standard glass styles are available to accent entry doors. Catalina falls into the Old World style and has a bronze vein finish, while Monterey (shown) is a Craftsman design with a satin nickel finish. Both styles come in five sizes including sidelites and transoms. 800.253.3900.
  • Fiberglass Door System
  • REMODELING Magazine (2/24/2008)
  • Get the look of wood without the maintenance by installing a fiberglass door system from Martindale. Custom made for each installation, doors feature compression weather stripping for an airtight seal against drafts and moisture. Frame members are kiln-dried and finger-jointed to minimize warping, and an injected solid polyurethane foam core provides insulation. A three-point locking system offers security for the doors, which can be sized up to 42 inches wide and 8 feet high. 800.298.0832.
  • Performance Series
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • Available on the Performance series door line (pictured), WaterBarrier technology offers superior durability and resistance to moisture absorption, according to the manufacturer. The technology combines a one-piece medium-density overlay (MDO) with PVC glazing bead on the outside of the door. The MDO features a thermoset acrylic latex primer topcoat, which provides an excellent base for applying water- or alkyd-based paints, the maker says. 800-746-7766.
  • Fiberglass Doors Don't Sacrifice Style for Substance
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/25/2008)
  • Michael Rosati sells a wide variety of options for fiberglass doors. Popular choices include nine-panel styles with lites, wood-look finishes, and custom art-glass inserts. But the owner of Columbus, Ohio-based Rosati Windows says one glass design sells particularly well in his hometown: the Ohio State block 'O.' "We sell just a ton of those," he says. Of course, not all clients want a door emblazoned with their alma mater's logo, but many are upgrading their entry systems with other features that suit their tastes. And fiberglass door manufacturers are capitalizing on that fact with choices galore. "We're in the fashion business," says Marcel Chehade, national sales manager for Plastpro. "One of the things we get into is making sure we have products that fit all types of styles of décor."
  • Eterna Windows and Doors
  • BUILDER Magazine (1/7/2008)
  • Offering the warmth of wood and the durability of aluminum, the new Eterna simulated wood-grain finish is now available on select WinGuard impact-resistant windows and doors. Ideal for coastal climates too harsh for wood, the finish comes in five grains: acacia, cherry, light or dark oak, and dark walnut. 800-282-6019.
  • Fiberglass Entry Doors
  • BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • The maker's new fiberglass entry-door collections, the Mahogany Collection, the Rustic Collection, and the Oak & Smooth Collection, offer a wide range of styles. Plank-style doors in the Rustic Collection have a fir-grain texture and several one- or two-panel design options. All entry-door systems are available with the maker's continuous frames and a pultruded, high-strength fiberglass sill that contains no wood. Peachtree Doors & Windows. 800-732-2499.

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