Smooth-Star: Despite the popularity of steel doors, builders have never been happy with the problems inherent in this material - most notably, rusting and denting, along with necessitate. Therma-Tru responded in with larsen fiberglass doors smooth-star, a door that incorporated the smooth fiberglass look of painted steel while eliminating dents, dings and rust. we call smooth-star the steel beater, not only because it''s competitively priced with steel doors, but also because it looks better, feels better and performs better. plus, its 20-year limited warranty is twice that of most steel products. clearly the best value it took steel the better part of three decades to overtake wood as the material of choice for residential entry doors. interior therma-tru door expects door to eclipse steel much faster. we have seen fiberglass products readily accepted by home builders across the nation, says oleshansky. wood and steel doors simply cannot compete with the beauty, energy efficiency, durability, low maintenance and variety offered by today''s doors that are produced from fiberglass.

doors are available through improvement home centers, lumberyards, and millwork shops. when you buy a sliding door system, be sure all components are from the same manufacturer. check the warranty, and follow installation and care instructions. and last, buy quality: a well-made door will return your investment with easy care, smooth operation, energy efficiency, and great looks for years to come. the popularity of wood although fiberglass conventional aluminum sliders remain popular, other materials have given the genre a boost. according to julie ruth, vice president of codes and regulatory compliance for the , the wood patio door has doors grown tremendously in popularity. most high-quality wood sliders supplies are milled from clear fir or clear pine by large window and door companies. because wood is vulnerable to moisture and sun, it must be given a durable finish. for exceptional durability, many manufacturers protect the exterior sash and frames of these doors with vinyl or aminum cladding. clad doors offer the best of both worlds - excellent durability outside and the natural warm look of wood inside.

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, larsen 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 fiberglass and an ability to recognize market trends make therma-tru the nation''s leading manufacturer of doors for exterior purposes. doors more than 35 years ago, therma-tru larsen 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 fiberglass can''t compete with the energy-efficiency, durability and variety offered by fiberglass therma-tru doors. distinctive look and pronounced detail highlight new raised doors panel doors added to the therma-tru line of classic-craft. new entry door is available in over 100 styles, including single, double and triple panel 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.

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