Divided lites You can purchase true divided-lite (the industry term for multiple panes) doors from some manufacturers. Many doormakers offer larsen windows & doors 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. andersen windows & doors 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.

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 doors has been synonymous with quality and innovation. larsen 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. larson windows & doors 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 doors detail highlight new raised 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.

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 is reflected in the market share steel currently holds. for the past two decades company has focused its commitment to quality larsen fiberglass and innovation on doors, the fastest-growing segment within the exterior door category. we were interested in differentiating windows ourselves from the rest of the market -- that''s the only way to be profitable in the long term recalling hiscompany''s motivation for pursuing fiberglass. therma-tru recruited a ream of engineers and & assigned them doors 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 first door hit the market: the fiber-classic.

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