Now the nation''s leading producer of steel doors, Therma-Tru helped build the market for that product category. The effectiveness of that pioneering effort home depot steel door is reflected in the market share andersen steel door currently holds. for the past two decades company has focused its commitment to quality fiberglass and innovation on doors, the fastest-growing segment within the exterior door category. we were interested in differentiating ourselves from the rest of the market -- that''s the only way to be profitable in depot the long term recalling hiscompany''s motivation for pursuing fiberglass. therma-tru recruited a ream of engineers and assigned them the mission of developing a new product that would put perform both wood and steel. the team blended fiberglass and resins to invent a sheet-molding compound, as well as the tooling to transform those supplies into a door skin. after extensive laboratory and field testing, the fiberglass industry''s steel first door hit the market: the fiber-classic.

their durable fiberglass surface features a rich red oak grain, but unlike wood doors, they won''t split, crack, dent, or warp. perfect for the patipo door too. they feature solid oak square edges and a durable compression-molded fiberglass surface. a solid polyurethane foam core offers five times greater insulation than wood doors. plus, a wide wood lock stile extends the full length of the door, adding security and stability. therma-tru offers the complete classic craft door system, including doorlites, jambs, brickmould, weatherstripping, hinges, door bottom and your choice of sill options. all components are designed, engineered and manufactured for top-quality performance and appearance. elegant doorlite designs are offered in numerous home configurations and six distinctive glass patterns, as well as clear glass. detailed glass is protected between two panes of safety-tempered glass for increased durability, energy efficiency and cleaning ease. add matching sidelites and a transom to create the look you want. classic-craft doors can be stained in all the popular stain colors depot with the patented therma-tru finishing system, or painted to match any decor. best of all, the entire door system is backed steel by a lifetime-limited warranty.

doors door are priced less for fiberglass than wood and only somewhat more than steel. but by climinating callbacks, fiberglass home also provides the builder substantial savings in time and money. over the long run, fiberglass is clearly the best value for the builder and his custom. as with steel doors a depot generation ago, therma-tru systems steel continues to drive the shift to doors. nearly half of the respondents to. more than one in four (27%) voted therma-tru the no. i brand in the exterior and entry door category. both ratings are well ahead of those for the nearest competition. making doors that last made us first. we''re proud of the fact that therma-tru has helped create the fiberglass frenzy, and we remain focused on continuing our long-standing tradition of providing the high-quality, innovative products our customers need. we intend to remain the brand leader in the residential door door industry. fewer callbacks drive builders'' choice of therma-tru. why are more and more home builders switching from steel doors to therma-tru? a dramatic reduction in job-site callbacks to repair or replace dented or dinged doors sits squarely atop the list of reasons.

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