Product Spotlight: Doors

Weather Shield

Weather Shield. Developed for Spanish colonial, Mission-style, and similar architectures, the Collections line features restoration glass set into several wood species, including mahogany, ash, oak, and cherry. Some wood types can be wire-brushed for a rich, weathered texture. A warm-edge spacer reduces thermal transfer between panes and eliminates condensation, the maker says. The line includes sliding and center- or side-hinged French styles, and entry doors in a variety of designs. Matching windows are also available. 800.477.6808. www.weathershield.com.

Jeld-Wen

Jeld-Wen. For an alternative to solid wood, IWP Aurora custom fiberglass exterior doors offer elegant aesthetics without succumbing to extreme weather conditions. Four collections — classic, old world, Craftsman, and French — are available in three wood grains and 19 colors. Actual wood doors are used as patterns for the fiberglass molds, duplicating the wood's graining. Prehung on Insignia composite frames, the doors feature a PolyMicro polyurethane core, which offers a dense, solid feel. 877.535.3462. www.jeld-wen.com.

Endura

Endura. With a lifetime warranty against rot and insect damage, FrameSaver protects the base of exterior door frames using a 5-inch piece of wood composite finger-jointed to the bottom of the door frame. Frames are available for door unit widths of 4 1/8 inches to 7¾ inches, and garage door, sidelite, and hinged patio applications. A variety of mull sizes are also available. 800.334.2006. www.framesaver.com.

Therma-Tru

Therma-Tru. For projects where new doors are being hung in homes that have settled or are out of square, try the Steel Edge Adjustable Hinge Door line. The doors feature hinges that adjust 5/16 inch vertically in either direction, or 1/8 inch in or out. Small adjustments allow for an ideal fit between the door bottom and sill, as well as tight seals between the door and weatherstripping. The high-definition styles for this line feature deeper embossment contours and greater shadowing for a more attractive appearance. 800.843.7628. www.therma-tru.com.

Milgard

Milgard. New fiberglass entry doors offer three door options: woodgrain, smooth, or flushglaze. The fiberglass construction will not rot or rust, is paintable and stainable, and is not temperature-sensitive, the maker says. Twelve glass designs are available. The full product line includes more than 40 door styles and 500 variations when glass options are applied. 800.645.4273. www.milgard.com.

Peachtree Windows and Doors

Peachtree Windows and Doors. The 700 Series of custom wood entry doors allows homeowners to create a grand entrance. Featuring aluminum-clad as well as stain- or paint-ready exteriors, the doors are available in five interior hardwood options. Entry doors are available in thicknesses of 1¾ or 2¼ inches and heights up to 10 feet. Pictured at right is the 2¼-inch door featuring sidelites in mahogany and accented with an indigo aluminum-clad frame and monumental transom. The door features raised panels, custom beveled patina glass from Kenyon Glass, and a custom Fypon exterior. 800.732.2499. www.peachtreedoor.com.

Gorell

Gorell. InterBlinds sliding patio doors feature between-the-glass blinds. The “Tilt & Lift” design allows control of the amount of light admitted. A durable two-way magnetic mechanism controls the movement with reliable operation. 724.465.1800. www.gorell.com.

Simpson Door

Simpson Door. The Mastermark collection of exterior doors now includes wrought iron glass designs with forged iron-black grilles enclosed between two panes of textured glass. Offering a southwestern or old-world look, the Laredo and Santa Fe styles offer a choice of full-lite or ¾-lite above one or two wood panels. Matching sidelites in a range of widths are available in Douglas fir, western hemlock, or American red oak. The 1¾-inch-thick doors and are available in four standard widths and three standard heights. 800.952.4057. www.simpsondoor.com.