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  • Corvado Two-Panel Plank DoorCorvado Two-Panel, Square-Top Plank Interior Door
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/19/2007)
  • CraftMaster. Made to match high ceilings, two interior doors are crafted from molded, high-density fiberboard. The Corvado two-panel, square-top plank interior door comes in 6-foot 8-inch, 7-foot, and 8-foot heights. For more detail, the Cellini series combines three-dimensional molding with select raised-panel, 8-foot-tall designs affixed to the door face by the distributor or door hanger. 800-405-2233.
  • JELD-WEN AuraLastThe Worry-Free Wood Door Frame
  • ebuild (7/19/2007)
  • In yet another innovative use of revolutionary AuraLast wood, JELDWEN has introduced the industry's only no-rot wood door frame backed by a limited lifetime warranty. JELD-WEN is the only manufacturer to offer AuraLast wood, with its unprecedented resistance to moisture and guarantee against decay and termite infestation. With JELD-WEN AuraLast Wood Exterior Door Frame, builders and homeowners can now achieve a complete, weather-resistant door frame, including the three jambs. Most manufacturers simply dip-treat ordinary wood or use a composite on the bottom of the frame.
  • Kolbe windows and patio doors offer energy efficiency.Kolbe "Green Initiatives"
  • ebuild (7/19/2007)
  • Kolbe's new booklet, "Green Initiatives," defines and details the company's commitment to the environment and support of green building through innovation and design, materials and resources, and energy performance.Whether building new or renovating, architects, builders and homeowners seek out Kolbe's windows and doors for their enduring style, lasting performance and reliable durability. Contributing to customers' green goals, Kolbe windows and patio doors offer expansive views, ample daylight, natural ventilation and energy efficient performance.
  • Building Products Top 100: 5200 Series Carriage House Garage Door
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
  • The 5200 series carriage house garage door is made of stamped 24-gauge steel and offers a choice of four window inserts, two handles, and two hinge styles. Model 5240 is shown in an almond finish with Stockton windows and standard hardware. 217-543-2135.
  • Building Products Top 100: 2000 Series Pocket Door Frame Kit
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
  • L.E. Johnson Products. In response to increasing popularity of big doors, the manufacturer has introduced the 2000 series pocket door frame for doors weighing as much as 300 pounds and measuring up to 5 feet wide and 9 feet tall. The hardware package includes the header, jambs, heavy-duty I-beam aluminum track, and two four-wheel hangers. 800-837-5664.
  • Building Products Top 100: IWP Exterior Folding Door System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
  • The IWP exterior folding door system accommodates large openings up to 48 feet. Available in numerous configurations in wood and fiberglass, the accordion-style doors neatly fold aside to create a functional breezeway to the outdoors. Each door panel has a locking mechanism. The doors come in standard heights of up to 8 feet in fiberglass and up to 10 feet in wood. Twelve-foot-tall special-order wood units also are available. 800-877-9482
  • Dynasty Iron Garage DoorAmarr to Distribute Dynasty Iron Garage Doors
  • ebuild (7/12/2007)
  • Amarr Garage Doors has developed an exclusive partnership with Dynasty Iron Doors, the manufacturer of ornamental garage doors and entry doors. Dynasty will utilize Amarr's national distribution network to sell Dynasty ornamental garage doors.
  • LiftMaster EliteChamberlain Professional Products Introduces New LiftMaster Elite Series Garage Door Openers
  • ebuild (7/10/2007)
  • Chamberlain introduces the LiftMaster Elite Series line that includes five garage door opener models and two new innovative accessories. "The needs of homeowners and the designs of garages today have evolved to include many distinct needs and applications that call for specific garage door openers," said Dan Nixa, director, residential marketing, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. "The LiftMaster Elite Series line offers five unique garage door openers designed to meet these needs."
  • Contemporary Cool Modern DesignJELD-WEN Unveils Contemporary Cool Styles
  • ebuild (7/2/2007)
  • Clean, sleek and streamlined - JELD-WEN is introducing new contemporary styles that appeal to homeowners looking for great design with a modern bent. JELD-WEN, the world's leading manufacturer of windows and doors, has always offered the widest selection of window and door options for traditional architectural styles - be it Craftsman, Colonial, Old World or Victorian. This year, the company expands its contemporary choices with the latest technology and performance features to help meet customer demand.
  • Panic Hardware & Fire Exit Hardware
  • NFPA Journal (7/1/2007)
  • PANIC HARDWARE is defined by NFPA 101(R), Life Safety Code(R) as "A door-latching assembly incorporating an actuating member or bar that releases the latch bolt upon the application of a force in the direction of egress travel." Fire exit hardware is defined as "A door-latching assembly incorporating an actuating member or bar that releases the latch bolt upon the application of a force in the direction of egress travel and that additionally provides fire protection where used as part of a fire door assembly." Of course, such hardware with the "dogging device" cannot be used on fire protection-rated doors because fire protection-rated doors must always latch.

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