Wood Windows Without All the WorkJELD-WEN Windows and Doors banishes the high-maintenance reputation of wood windows with the industry's first complete, easy-care option

Aug. 3, 2007 - KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Wood windows have long been revered for their beauty, but keeping them that way can be a major chore. That is, until now. JELD-WEN Windows & Doors has turned the beautiful but high-maintenance reputation of wood windows on its head by introducing windows with not only worry-free wood, but also easy-care glass. The company is the only window and door manufacturer to offer the ability to combine these reliable, low-maintenance attributes for its wood windows and patio doors.

Wood Windows Without All the Work

"From the frame to the glass, these beautiful wood windows and doors are designed to be as easy as possible to maintain and care for," said Rod Clark, product marketing manager for JELD-WEN. "There's simply nothing else on the market like them. When you stop to consider that today's homes have an average of 19 windows, three exterior doors and one patio door, it's a major advantage for homeowners."

JELD-WEN's latest move toward low maintenance includes offering "Neat™ glass" as an option for its Custom Wood and Premium Wood Tradition Plus windows and patio doors. Neat glass features a layer of titanium dioxide that reacts with the sun's UV rays (even on cloudy days) to break down and loosen dirt. This allows rainwater to easily rinse away grime. A thin layer of silicon dioxide lets water disperse evenly and evaporate quickly, which greatly reduces spots. Neat glass can be combined with a Low-E coating to provide year-round comfort and energy saving benefits.

JELD-WEN® Wood windows and doors are a low-maintenance option. JELD-WEN first revolutionized wood window performance with AuraLast® wood, which carries an industry leading 20-year warranty against wood decay and insect infestation. JELD-WEN uses a proprietary formulation and vacuum/pressure process to achieve nearly 100 percent penetration of the active ingredients from the surface to the core of the wood. This unique process allows JELD-WEN® AuraLast wood to ensure that screw and nail holes will not compromise the integrity of the wood, providing constant protection. AuraLast wood is standard with all JELD-WEN® pine wood windows.

JELD-WEN's other low-maintenance options, such as metal cladding, make it easy for homeowners to keep their windows looking beautiful without ever having to paint them. Like a protective coat of armor, metal cladding offers very durable, low-maintenance protection. On its Custom Wood window line, JELD-WEN offers commercial grade, 70 percent Kynar 500® exterior metal cladding, which will not chalk or fade.

Neat glass, AuraLast wood and superior cladding combine make JELD-WEN wood windows simple to maintain, yet Clark says that even low-maintenance products must be installed and cared for properly. Be sure to review manufacturer's specific instructions for the care and maintenance of windows and doors to help ensure products will perform reliably for years to come.

JELD-WEN, inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors. Based in Klamath Falls, Ore., JELD-WEN began as a small Oregon millwork plant in 1960 and has grown into a company with nearly 150 divisions and more than 20,000 employees worldwide. JELD-WEN is the official window, door and millwork provider of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, Proud Partner of THE PLAYERS and title sponsor of the JELD-WEN Tradition. Since 1998, JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Eleven JELD-WEN® product lines and all windows and doors constructed with AuraLast® wood have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. JELD-WEN® windows and doors have been honored by numerous consumer and industry publications. In 2005, JELD-WEN® IWP® Aurora™ Custom Fiberglass exterior doors received a Consumers Digest Best Buy rating.

For more information about the exceptional value and reliability of JELD-WEN products, or to find a dealer near you, please visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482 PR403.

Contact:
Darcie Meihoff, APR, CMD on behalf of JELD-WEN
503-274-7006
JELD-WEN@cmdagency.com