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Steel Edge Adjustable Hinge Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/31/2007)
- 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.
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24-Gauge Energy Star-Qualified Steel Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/31/2007)
- 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.
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Flush-Glazed Steel Doors with French Door Design
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/31/2007)
- 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.
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When Remodeling for Resale, First Impressions Start at the Front Door
- ebuild (1/30/2007)
- Gone are the days, at least for now, when you'd simply put up a "for sale" sign and watch as the offers rolled in, sometimes even above your asking price. According to the National Association of Realtors, an imbalance of home prices and inventory is expected to result in lower fourth quarter home sales than projected.
- Windows & Doors Review: Steel the One
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2007)
- With all the interest in exotic-looking fiberglass doors and striking wood doors during the last few years, steel was beginning to look like the runt of the litter. But steel doors still command almost 70 percent of the market, so manufacturers haven't overlooked this category in terms of style enhancements.
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Architect Series Windows and Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
- Pella. Architect series windows and doors are now available in an expanded line of wood styles. Mahogany brings fine-furniture elegance to windows and doors, while alder adds rugged beauty to a rustic dècor. Douglas fir offers a distinctive grain pattern for a sleek, contemporary look, and pine features a versatile grain pattern perfect for painting or staining. Design options include unique shapes and sizes, unlimited exterior colors, and standard and custom grille patterns. 888-847-3552.
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Tru-Defense Entry and Patio Door Systems
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
- Therma-Tru. The Tru-Defense line of entry and patio door systems is designed to protect homes from severe weather, including flying debris from high winds, torrential rains, and harsh winter storms, the manufacturer says. The products have been engineered to work together to provide better protection against air and water infiltration and structural wind loads. The entry and patio systems are DP-40 certified. 800-843-7628.
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RoyalGuard Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
- Royal Group Technologies. Designed to meet recent changes to the Florida Building Code, RoyalGuard impact-resistant windows and doors are rated DP-50+ and also meet standards for burglary resistance and preventing forced entry. The windows feature a fully welded 3-1/4-inch frame and sash, and 7/8-inch double glazed IG units. Patio doors are also fully welded with a 5-5/8-inch frame, reinforced panels, and a heavy-duty aluminum screen. The product line's laminated, insulated glass also reduces sound transmission and protects against UV rays. 905-264-0701.
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Show Time: IBS Preview
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/19/2007)
- The International Builders' Show is back in Orlando, Fla., for a third year, and the NAHB expects it to be bigger and better than ever. The event at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 7-10 promises to include the most exciting new products for the home building and remodeling industries. There will be more than 1,600 exhibitors from the United States and around the world. In this issue, catch a glimpse of some of the products and materials that can help you save time and money and attract new customers. Walking around the Builders' Show may not be as fun as spending time at Disney World, but it's certainly more educational.
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700 Series Custom Wood Entry Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/4/2007)
- Peachtree Doors & Windows. The manufacturer now offers custom wood entry doors as part of its 700 series with aluminum-clad and stain- or paint-ready exteriors and five interior hardwood options. Entry doors come in 13/4-inch or 21/4-inch thicknesses and heights up to 10 feet. Sidelights and transoms also are available. 800-732-2499.
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