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- Woodharbor Expands Exterior Door Options with Wrought Iron and Plank Groove
- ebuild (6/29/2009)
- Woodharbor Doors and Cabinetry has added handcrafted decorative wrought iron accessories to its line of Woodharbor Premium Custom Exterior Doors.
- Lift and Slide Door Panels
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
- Lift and Slide door panels can nest behind one another or recess into a pocket opening. Made of either aluminum or an aluminum exterior with a wood interior, they are available with energy-efficient glass, different panel configurations, and a variety of finishes and interior wood species. 800-955-8177.
Building Products Top 100- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/8/2009)
- The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.
Artistic Entry Door Collection- ebuild (4/14/2009)
- The Artist entry door collection incorporates glass designs from various artists into its wood doors. Themes include Mark Olson's Designs on Nature (shown), which is inspired by the environment. The doors are 1 3/4 inches thick and 3 feet wide, and come in heights of 6 feet 8 inches, 7 feet, and 8 feet. Available species include Douglas fir, Western hemlock, red oak, knotty alder, maple, cherry, and mahogany. 800-952-4057.
Pocket Door System- ebuild (4/14/2009)
- This pocket door system stores doors up to 10 panels wide in a wall cavity. Doors can be configured in lineal, bi-parting, or 90-degree applications, in heights ranging from 6 feet 8 inches to 10 feet. A patented interlocking mechanism couples panels together, and stainless steel rollers glide panels along rails into the threshold. A motorized option is available, and panels can be ordered in 55 prefinished colors or in any custom color. 800-477-6808.
Opening Glass Wall- ebuild (4/14/2009)
- Expanding on its line of opening glass walls, the VSW65 Single Track Slider can be used for extra-large openings, with a virtually limitless number of panels each up to 4 feet wide and 9 feet 10 inches tall. The wood-framed panels glide easily on a single, low-profile track and disappear into a pocket when open to create a seamless transition from indoors to out. Closed panels lock end to end for an energy-efficient seal, says the firm, and hardware is concealed. 800-873-5673.
In-Swing Fiberglass Patio Doors- ebuild (4/6/2009)
- Designed to stand up to the elements without peeling, swelling, expanding, and contracting, these in-swing fiberglass patio doors combine beauty and durability, the maker says. The doors include PureView sliding screens, which feature 30 percent smaller openings for improved light transmittance, appearance, and insect protection. The single-motion multi-point-locking hardware includes robust, tapered hooks that allow for a tight seal. Eight exterior colors are available. 800-645-4273.
Cottage Fiberglass Doors- REMODELING Magazine (3/30/2009)
- Cottage doors give homeowners the opportunity to better match and coordinate the outside appearance of country-style homes with existing interior decor. The insulated fiberglass doors are designed to be energy-efficient and they feature Hydroshield Technology, which seals and protects the door on all six sides to prevent rotting, cracking, and splitting. Available with four half-lite glass options, the Cottage Door is currently available in a 6-foot 8-inch size, with custom sizes to follow. 800.779.0561.
New Arrivals: Winter 2009- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/13/2009)
- Products from James Hardie, Azek Building Products and Jeld-Wen
Dominator Door- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/11/2009)
- Designed for balconies and terraces in windy cities, the Dominator door combines heavy-gauge extruded aluminum construction with a multipoint locking mechanism to create a barrier against noise, rain, and high winds, the maker says. The doors can withstand a pressure of 135 psf, the manufacturer adds, and feature anodized or custom-color finishes. Low-E coatings; argon gas fill; and reflective, tinted, and laminated glass options are available. 800-603-6635.
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