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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lift Slide and Folding Doors
- REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
- Kolbe Windows Doors. For highlighting panoramic views or creating unique room divides, Lift Slide and folding doors offer innovative hardware and sill designs for expansive, easy-to-operate openings. Lift Slide door panels can nest behind one another or recess into a pocket to disappear completely. Folding door panels fold back against each other for a clear opening. Both styles are available with energy-efficient glass options, numerous panel configurations, and a broad palette of finishes and interior wood species. 800.955.8177.
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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.
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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.
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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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Rustic Collection Handlesets
- REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
- Baldwin. For lodge-style homes, or a touch of the outdoors in the city, the Rustic Collection offers curb appeal and security with two new handleset profiles, gracefully arched Boulder and strongly rectangular Cody (shown). The forged-brass styles are available in a full-escutcheon or a ¾-plate version and coordinate with patio door hardware and Rustic Knobs and Rustic Levers for interior doors. 800.566.1986.
- Let the Sun Shine In
- REMODELING Magazine (4/1/2007)
- Many door manufacturers, in response to the trend of blending indoor and outdoor living spaces, are introducing long-span and "corner-meet" patio doors.
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