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  • Therma-Tru's new Tru-Defense SystemTherma-Tru Offers the Ultimate Entry Door and Patio System for Performance and Style
  • ebuild (5/14/2007)
  • Therma-Tru 's Tru-Defense System is the new standard in high performance doors, components and certified systems, designed to work together to protect homes from severe weather. Therma-Tru's Tru-Defense entry and patio doors have an air, water and structural performance rating of DP-40 or higher. The complete door systems are independently tested, and certified by the National Accreditation and Management Institute (NAMI).
  • BeforeThe Hunt for the Ultimate "Ugly" is On.
  • ebuild (5/14/2007)
  • For the third year in a row, Therma-Tru Doors is on the prowl for the ugliest entry and patio doors in America. Jerry and Gloria Schwartz of Matthews, N.C., had a security risk on their hands with doors that could easily be picked "with a butter knife or credit card." Because the doors and frame were made of wood, they were rotting excessively and constantly needed to be repainted. The window seals broke during a hurricane and the windows all had a cloudy hue. Due to poor weatherstripping, the doors leaked cold and hot air based on the season.
  • Peachtree Fiberglass Entry Doors SystemPeachtree Entry Door Systems Deliver Possibilities for Flexible, Efficient and Captivating Entries
  • ebuild (5/9/2007)
  • Peachtree entry doors systems' superior construction delivers unmatched performance from bottom to top. A patented high-performance composite sill is standard on all Peachtree entry doors. Peachtree's new pultruded fiberglass sill allows for more flexibility for custom sizes and multi-wide door systems, and can be integrated into Peachtree's single frame system that previously encased just the door panel, sidelites, and transom. The single frame system creates a more durable unit that is easier to install, and provides greater structural strength and less chance for air and water infiltration at the joints.
  • Peachtree 500 Series SliderPeachtree Offers One of the Most Complete Patio Door Lines in the Window and Door Industry
  • ebuild (5/9/2007)
  • Peachtree Doors and Windows continues to offer homeowners a wide range of beautiful, high quality patio doors in fiberglass, steel, aluminum clad and vinyl-clad with countless enhancing options. Lines include: the 700 and 500 Series Aluminum Clad Patio Doors; the 300 Series Vinyl-Clad Patio Doors; the Citadel Fiberglass Patio Door and the Prado Steel Patio Door. Each comes with standard 3/4" insulated tempered glass with a Real Warm Edge spacer systems that enhances energy efficiency. Zo-e-shield 5 or EasyCare Low E2 with argon gas in the airspace are available as high-performance, dirt-resistant options.
  • The Citadel patio doorPeachtree's Citadel Door Offers Energy Efficiency and Peace of Mind
  • ebuild (5/9/2007)
  • The Citadel, Peachtree Doors and Windows' premium fiberglass patio door, offers this peace of mind. Whether a slider, French or swinger patio door, homeowners will enjoy the Citadel's beauty and elegance, and rest easy knowing the door is one of the most secure and energy efficient available. The Citadel is now available in a four-panel configuration as well as one-, two- and three-wide units. Citadel has an extruded aluminum clad frame and fiberglass panels with textured oak-grain skins. The prefinished exteriors are available in six standard colors: Classic White, Ivory, Tan, Pebble Tan, Forest Green and Sierra Brown,
  • StaySafe Casement WindowPeachtree StaySafe Impact-Resistant Products Protect While Adding Distinct Beauty
  • ebuild (5/9/2007)
  • Homeowners in coastal regions seek security and peace of mind when choosing their homes' windows and doors--crucial factors in keeping a home safe from violent storms and hurricanes. Peachtree Doors and Windows StaySafe Impact-Resistant Products protect coastal homes from the ravaging winds and rains of tropical storms while adding distinct beauty. At the center of Peachtree's technologically advanced StaySafe products is a strong layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) that is bonded between two panes of glass. This laminated interlayer is designed to hold up to extreme forces, even if the outer layers of glass break. This laminated glass also blocks more furniture-fading UV rays and provides greater sound barriers than standard insulated glass. For Miami-Dade County, StaySafe products are available as single-glazed impact products.
  • The 300 Series Hinged Patio DoorPeachtree 300 Series Offers Classic Beauty, Quality and Value
  • ebuild (5/8/2007)
  • Peachtree Doors and Windows' 300 Series of vinyl-clad windows and patio doors beautifully blend quality and value for homeowners who desire classic style. The 300 Series is a complete line of windows and patio doors that require minimal maintenance and provide a plethora of options. The 300 Series is available in double hung, casement, awning, slider and specialty shaped windows as well as hinged and sliding patio doors.
  • Peachtree 500 Series Delivers High-Performance and Timeless Beauty
  • ebuild (5/8/2007)
  • Peachtree Doors and Windows' 500 Series of dent-resistant extruded aluminum clad windows and patio doors provide any home with high-performing, low-maintenance beauty. The 500 series is available in double hung, double slider, casement, awning, and specialty shaped windows. The complete line of windows and doors also offers custom sizes, widths or heights in 1/4'' increments. Patio door offerings include narrow stile or French sliding, center hinged, and French in-swing and out-swing doors. Each is available in single and multiple panel configurations.
  • Peachtree 700 Series Double Hung WindowPeachtree 700 Series Provides Custom Beauty to Fit Any Home
  • ebuild (5/8/2007)
  • Peachtree Doors and Windows 700 Series of extruded aluminum clad windows, patio doors and entry doors provide homeowners with state-of-the-art performance, quality and style with the ability to choose from nearly endless options to enhance a home's interior and exterior design. Patio door offerings include narrow stile and French sliding doors; or center-hinged, French in-swing and out-swing hinged, and the radius top French doors. Each is available in single and multiple panel configurations with a 1-3/4" door panel, and with complementary transoms in a variety of shapes, ready to enhance any home's style.

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