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  • JELD-WEN window template selection Web pageExtensive Offering of Window Drawings Now on JELD-WEN.COM
  • ebuild (6/21/2007)
  • Designing dream homes for clients is getting a little easier with online resources from JELD-WEN, the world's leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors. This summer, JELD-WEN is the only major window manufacturer to offer a complete selection of Custom Wood Window drawings and product specifications online. The drawings cover all styles available, including double-hung, awnings, picture and casement windows, patio doors and sliding doors.
  • Now FrameSaver will be easily recognized.FrameSaver is Easily Recognized with a Debossment on Every Door Frame
  • ebuild (6/8/2007)
  • FrameSaver protects the base of exterior door frames against rot and is backed by the strongest warranty available in the market. Builders and homeowners alike recognize the value of the product and the strength behind this lifetime warranty. Now FrameSaver will be easily recognized; it will carry an unobtrusive stamp on the base of the stop that reiterates the rot-proof guarantee. A market survey of customers showed strong approval of the product marking because it differentiates FrameSaver in the rot-proof door frame segment.
  • New Mini-Blind Option for Legance Patio DoorsThermal Industries Unveils New Mini-Blind Option for Legance Patio Doors
  • ebuild (6/8/2007)
  • Thermal Industries, Inc., a pioneer in the custom vinyl replacement window industry, is pleased to announce the introduction of a mini-blind option for their popular Legance Patio Doors. Legance Patio Doors Inside-the-Glass Mini-Blinds utilize the Vari-Tilt design that enables homeowners to adjust the amount of light that they let into their home or the amount of privacy needed by effortlessly tilting the slats to any position they desire. Inside-the-Glass, Vari-Tilt Mini-Blinds provide a new level of convenience for homeowners, by eliminating time consuming dusting and cleaning.
  • All Stars: Building Products Presents the 2007 MVP Award Winners
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/7/2007)
  • Each year, Building Products' Most Valuable Product Awards competition singles out an elite group of new products worthy of special recognition. This year, 32 products--ranging from a limestone veneer to a water-conserving showerhead to steam-assist ovens--have been deemed the latest crop of top-notch products by our panel of expert judges. These products offer ways to make your job easier, your projects more stunning, and your business more profitable. And they just might add a little fun back into your work day.
  • Long-Span Patio Doors
  • REMODELING Magazine (6/1/2007)
  • These new systems are a dramatic way to marry a living area to a back deck or patio. The challenge is making sure they're correctly installed.
  • Remove and Replace
  • Intelligencer Journal (5/25/2007)
  • Installing a pre-hung exterior door can be as easy as 1-2-3If you've been adjusting to the little nuances that make your ancient, sagging, twisted exterior door limp along (to avoid having to replace it), consider the pre-hung options available that make the job much more DIY-friendly. However, before you order, properly take exact measurements of the rough and finished openings, advises Michael Rankin, of MDR Precision-Built, 257 River Corner Road, Conestoga.
  • Wayne-Dalton Rolls Out Additional Z-Wave Offerings
  • ebuild (5/16/2007)
  • Consumers seeking the convenience and safety of remote home access through the Z-Wave network can open the door to whole-house automation. Offered by Wayne-Dalton, a leading garage door and opener manufacturer, consumers seeking to simplify the process can purchase kits ranging from starter to professional. All Wayne-Dalton Z-Wave-enabled products and kits can be seamlessly integrated with any pre-existing Z-Wave enabled devices in the home.
  • Weatherstripping and Simple Solution Corner Pads
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/16/2007)
  • Endura. Weatherstrip and Simple Solution corner pads now come with a plastic film to protect them during painting, eliminating the need to remove a door's weatherstrip and corner pads, which can result in gaps, a damaged weatherstrip, or improperly applied corner pads, the company says. The components can now be left in place and the protective film removed once painting is complete. 800-334-2006.
  • Avante Collection Glass Panel Garage Doors
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/14/2007)
  • Clopay. Rising automatically with the press of a button, the glass panel garage doors in the Avante collection merge indoor and outdoor living spaces, the maker says. They come in many window options to control the degree of light transmission and privacy. Insulated glass is also available. A 2-1/8-inch-thick, rustproof aluminum frame supports the glass. 800-225-6729.
  • 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).

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