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  • Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, located on Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, MdJELD-WEN Doubles Major Lighthouse Restoration Inititive
  • ebuild (4/26/2007)
  • Lighthouses are the perfect structures to demonstrate the reliability of JELD-WEN's windows and doors, designed to withstand even the harshest wind, rain and UV exposure. The restoration effort also showcases the significant challenges faced when renovating any historic home. As the largest exterior openings on any building, windows and doors are crucial to structural integrity. Infiltration of moisture, warping and cracking in these fixtures can compromise the entire building over time.
  • Today's divided lites are purely decorativeTop Trends For 2007: Number 1 - Deja Vu Design: JELD-WEN Predicts Style Resurge For 2007
  • ebuild (4/16/2007)
  • Homeowners on the hunt for fresh styles are in for more than a little déja vu, as classic looks make a comeback and even new designs cannot hide their historic roots. Carriage house garage doors, Dutch doors and vinyl windows that echo traditional East Coast styles are just a few of the home design products poised for mass appeal in 2007, according to JELD-WEN, the world's leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors.
  • JELD-WEN IWP Exterior Folding Door SystemTop Trends for 2007: Number 2 - Going For High-Impact
  • ebuild (4/16/2007)
  • According to many real estate experts, buyers generally select town first, neighborhood second and house third - meaning a good number of buyers opt for homes that are in their desired neighborhoods, but don't necessarily include everything on their wish lists. These buyers, who love the neighborhood but hate the house, ultimately embark on remodeling projects that transform their houses to meet their needs over time. By all accounts, remodeling is expected to boom in 2007.
  • Many JELD-WEN Premium Fiberglass doors are ENERGY STAR qualified.Results are in: Homeowners tell all in new JELD-WEN survey
  • ebuild (4/12/2007)
  • Homeowners are turning their attention toward improving overall energy efficiency and boosting their homes' curb appeal, according to a recent home improvement study commissioned by JELD-WEN, a leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors. Many JELD-WEN Premium Fiberglass doors are ENERGY STAR qualified. The new Perfect Home Survey is an inside look at current homeowner attitudes toward their houses, remodeling activity, and windows and doors. Independent research firm Knowledge Wave International conducted the nationwide online study on behalf of JELD-WEN.
  • Dutch doors are popular again for their classic look.Doors Go Dutch
  • ebuild (4/9/2007)
  • JELD-WEN, the world's leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors, is reporting a resurgence in interest for Dutch doors, a historic door style that is literally split in two, so the top of the door can operate independently from the lower section. The company has infused this new style with the latest technology as the only manufacturer to offer Dutch doors in a low-maintenance fiberglass option.
  • VCR Collection Door Levers
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
  • Valli and Valli. Classic, contemporary designs mark the VCR collection's H1025 and H1037 door levers. The smoothly curving lever of the H1025 (shown) softly flares above its circular rosette. Several finishes are available. 877.326.2565.
  • Designer Collection Locksets
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
  • Hickory Hardware. Decorative hardware in 100% forged brass makes up the Designer Collection. Six available styles all have matching cabinet hardware for whole-house coordination. The locksets, with distinctive aesthetics and complementary finishes, are designed to fit most doors, and feature a solid-steel-reinforced strike plate, 1-inch solid brass throw bolt, and hardened steel roll pin for security. 800.235.9484.
  • Door Jamb Armor System
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
  • Door Jamb Armor. The unique Door Jamb Armor system reinforces doors' weak points to deter intruders. The Jamb Shield sleeve wraps around the lock side of the door jamb to prevent kick-ins, the Hinge Shield fits around existing door hinges, and the Door Shield reinforces the lock and knob area of the door. The standard combo set includes a 5½-inch Jamb Shield, two Hinge Shields, and a universal two-piece Door Shield. 888.582.2294.
  • Keyless Entry System
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
  • Schlage. Ideal for protecting entryways, home offices, utility rooms, and more, electronic keypad locks and deadbolts require a valid four-digit code to let users in. The convenient keyless entry lets homeowners leave their house keys at home when they go for a jog, and allows extended family, housesitters, and others to come and go without the need to copy and distribute keys. Add, delete, or change up to 19 individual access codes. 800.847.1864.
  • European-Style Locksets
  • REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
  • Hoppe. A new grade of handlesets has been introduced to the maker's HBL line, a cylindrical lock system that provides European style locksets for interior and exterior doors and fits standard North American door prep. The product line's upgraded handlesets are now UL-listed, 90-minute rated, and are rated ANSI Grade 1 for security and Grade 2 for operation. 888.485.4885.

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