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Therma-Tru Doors Launches FinishRight Technology- ebuild (10/10/2006)
- Therma-Tru Doors, the nation's leading manufacturer of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems and an operating unit of Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO), announces the development of FinishRigh technology for its most popular Classic-Craft and Fiber-Classic entry door product lines now available nationwide.The new FinishRight process provides added value to customers by pre-staining and pre-hanging doors at a Therma-Tru facility offering a high-quality, complete door system that delivers consistent color and finish with durable performance backed by a five-year satisfaction warranty.
JELD-WEN Announces New Folding Patio Door System- ebuild (10/4/2006)
- Representing an entirely new concept in exterior doors from the world's leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors, the JELD-WEN IWP Exterior Folding Door System is one of the company's biggest product announcements of 2006. Unveiled for the first time in the United States at the International Builders' Show (IBS), this system combines the style, customization opportunities and elegance of a classic French door, with the updated benefits and features of a sliding door.
Windows Designed For The Rough Stuff- ebuild (10/4/2006)
- JELD-WEN vinyl and aluminum windows and patio doors with ImpactGard protection deliver maximum security for homes that face hurricanes and other extreme conditions. Currently available in the southeast, JELD-WEN windows and patio doors with ImpactGard protection are designed to meet the nation's toughest building codes and offer a 10-year warranty that is among the best in the industry.
Renaissance Series Composite Sliding Glass Door- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/1/2006)
- The Renaissance series sliding glass door is constructed of a composite material that provides the appearance of wood with the low maintenance of vinyl along with energy efficiency. Adjustable tandem steel rollers make operation easy, the manufacturer says. The Renaissance sliding glass door is available in white, almond, and taupe exteriors with optional pine interiors. 888-822-6726.
Handcrafted Entry Door- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/21/2006)
- Intricately handcrafted by skilled craftsmen in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, these doors comes in a variety of wood species and designs to complement an array of architectural styles, the company says. Each door is made to order, and craftsmen match the grain and color of the wood in the entry systems for a furniture-grade look.
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- Windows & Doors Review: Impact-Resistant Glass
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/21/2005)
- By the end of next year, heavy-duty, impact-resistant windows will come standard in all new WCI Communities homes along the hurricane-prone Florida coast–even though local codes allow builders to substitute less-expensive accordion or roll-down shutters.
New Arrival: IWP Insignia Composite Pre-hung Door System- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- A new option for the Aurora door line, the IWP Insignia composite pre-hung door system is a complete construction package. Made from a single-pour cast, the system is impermeable to water and resistant to rotting and swelling, the maker says. The composite material holds nails and resists fractures better than wood, the firm says, and the doors pass hurricane-approved tests for durability.
- Windows & Doors Review: Fiberglass Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- The climbing price of steel during the past couple of years has narrowed the price gap between steel and fiberglass, luring more converts to the composite doors, which mingle fiberglass, resins, and fillers to form panels that manufacturers claim are 10 times more resistant to dents than steel and about 10 times less likely to rust, even on a beach house.
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