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 And, there''s Smooth-Star-the new patented Steel-Beater door. It''s a perfect alternative to steel and comparably priced. With proven, durable, fiberglass construction, Smooth-Star comes with a 20-year limited warranty, twice that of steel doors. Therma-Tru has always stood for quality and innovation, which translates into peace of mind for our customers Doors. Therma-Tru is the most recognized brand in the door industry. For 35 years, Therma-Tru Doors has been synonymous with quality and innovation. State-of-the-art manufacturing techniques and an ability to recognize market trends make Therma-Tru the nation''s leading manufacturer of doors for exterior purposes. More than 35 years ago, Therma-Tru engineers revolutionized the door industry by creating beautiful doors made of fiberglass for the exterior with all the benefits and none of the disadvantages of wood or steel doors. Once the standard, wood and steel simply can''t compete with the energy-efficiency, durability and variety offered by fiberglass Therma-Tru doors. Distinctive look and pronounced detail highlight new raised panel doors added antiquedoors to the Therma-Tru line of Classic-Craft. New entry door is available in over 100 styles, including single, double and triple panel antiquedoors combinations, five doorlite configurations and six elegant glass patterns. Doors have matching sidelites and transoms and feature a rich, red oak grain that can be stained with the firm''s Finishing System. Divided lites You can purchase true divided-lite antiquedoors (the industry term for multiple panes) doors from some manufacturers. Many doormakers offer snap-in, false muntins that do a fair job of mimicking the look of divided lites but are much less expensive and make glass easier to clean. Sliders that more closely resemble divided-lite doors have both snap-in grilles and matching false muntins sandwiched between the two panes of insulating glass. A pair of 6-foot-wide doors like these costs about. Another option is a miniblind or pleated shade encased between the two panes of insulated glass; the interior glass panel is removable so the binds can be easily cleaned. Listing at about, these are pricey, but they save the cost of window coverings. People think finishing a door is difficult to do on their own. They worry that they could ruin the door. It''s clear that the new Classic Craft model was created to assuage that concern. The door comes with a red oak-styled grain pattern, detailed panels with shadow lines, solid oak square edges and an adjustable oak sill. The pre-finish is available in the two most popular wood stain colors today, according to Niderberg: natural oak and cherry. Maintenance is simplified, because fiberglass doesn''t have to be restained. All that''s required, he said, is a new polyurethane top-coat every three to five years. The pre-finished Classic Craft costs an additional at retail versus the unfinished model. Both models cost less than a comparable wood door and come with a lifetime warranty. This was intended for those accustomed to buying wood," Niderberg said. "But we wanted to add some extra features and benefits. Chosen for the entrance to the NAHB Show Village 2001 D.R. Horton home is an elegant Classic-Craft fiberglass Raised-Panel door from Theram-Tru. Available in nearly 150 raised or deeply embossed panel designs that produce dramatic shadow lines, Classic-Craft doors give you all the premium touches you''d expect to find in the finest wood doors, plus more. Manufacturers and distributors of fiberglass doors. Visit our site today to see how we can enhance your home’s appearance and reduce energy costs. We specialize in combining quality and functionality with beauty and elegance.
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