Therma-Tru Doors Launches FinishRight TechnologyProcess innovation provides consistent finish; reduces callbacks in the field.

MAUMEE, OH, Sept. 12, 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 FinishRight™ 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, in addition to the door system's lifetime warranty.

Class-Craft Oak Door with FinishRight

By expanding a current capability at the Company's facility in Houston, Therma-Tru is able to meet growing demand from dealers, builders, remodelers and homeowners for a pre-stained door system that is ready to install without having to wait for stain to dry when applied at the job site.

"Providing a factory-finished feature as a value-added component provides assurance in quality and consistency of finish and color from one door to another, which can reduce callbacks on the job site by avoiding some of the inconsistencies of hand-applied staining. It is also beneficial for consumers and remodelers who want to install a product with a beautiful finish backed by a manufacturer's warranty," says Dave Haddix, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Residential Business. "In addition to Therma-Tru's number-1 brand position and patented AccuGrain™ technology, FinishRight technology differentiates us from the competition thus creating opportunity for added value and sales growth with our channel partners."

The FinishRight program will offer stain colors in Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, Medium Oak and English Walnut for door sizes suitable for both new construction and remodeling. For more information, click here .

About Therma-Tru

Therma-Tru Doors is the nation's leading manufacturer and most preferred brand of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems. Founded in 1962, Therma-Tru pioneered the fiberglass entry door industry, and today offers a complete portfolio of entry and patio door system solutions, including decorative glass doorlites, sidelites and transoms, and door components. Therma-Tru, part of consumer brands leader Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO) is headquartered in Maumee, OH. For more information on Therma-Tru Doors, visit www.thermatru.com or call (800) 537-8827.

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