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 With a door for every project, builders make Therma-Tru Doors their brand of choice.The entrance door. It leaves a first and lasting impression on a home''s design. And, more builders than ever count on Therma-Tru doors which are used for the exterior and for design appeal and dependability. Year in and year out, Therma-Tru Doors are the product of choice of builders. According to Therma-Tru Doors topped the competition. Therma-Tru''s Classic-Craft and Fiber-Classic doors netted the highest response. According to the national study, 47.4% of builders surveyed use Therma-Tru Doors. Therma-Tru Doors, the nation''s leading manufacturer of steel doors, recognized the need for a more durable, high-efficiency door. In 1983, fiberglass Therma-Tru introduced the first door, the Fiber-Classic. The door became so popular that today, Therma-Tru offers three door lines from which to choose, including Classic-Craft, doorparts Fiber-Classic and Smooth-Star. Wood Steel a Thing of the Past. More and more builders are learning that steel and wood doors simply can''t compete with the energy-efficiency and durability of. They know they can count on fiberglass Therma-Tru Doors, and that''s what makes us a brand leader year after year. As more builders learn about doors, they will continue to realize that Therma-Tru is the best option. 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 doorparts 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. Other doorparts alternatives are made of a polyurethane foam insulation core - offering six times the energy efficiency of wood - faced on both sides with vinyl or aluminum. These typically cost for a 6-foot-wide door. All well-made nonwood doors are designed with thermal breaks (separations between indoor and outdoor surfaces that block the conduction of heat or cold.) Glazing options Of course, the largest part of a glass sliding door is glass. To make a door truly energy efficient, high-performance glazing is key. Fortunately, this is standard with most high-quality sliders. You''ll find double-paned glass with low-E (low energy) coating and, in some cases, argon gas filling. Low-E reduces heat transfer and protects against ultraviolet damage; argon gas filling provides greater insulation. Some manufacturers let you specify the glazing you want when you doorparts order. Where sun-caused fading or damage can e a serious problem, you may want to opt for doorparts glass with a solar bronze or solar gray tint to reject ultraviolet rays. In addition, some companies offer decorative stained or beveled glass with true brass caming (leading). For bathrooms or other places where privacy is a concern, obscure glass is available. 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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