Three Attractive Options Fiber-Classic combined the strength of steel with a wood-grain finish that could be stained or painted. Carrying a lifetime limited warranty, the product was well-received and continues to be a strong favorite among builders. In fact, more than 37% of builder respondents a study said they had used the Fiber-Classic during the past year. That usage rating is higher than the rating for any other brand of door on the market. Classic-Craft: As the market embraced the new technology, homeowners began asking for a door that projected even more of the handcrafted look of a high-end wood door but still with fiberglass. Therma-Tru responded with the Classic-Craft, a premium product duplicating the rich grain of a solid-core red-oak door but without any shrinking, splitting or warping inherent in conventional wood doors. Also backed by a lifetime limited warranty, the new line emulated the best aspects of wood. Like its predecessor, the Fiber-Classic, the new Classic-craft has built a strong following among builders during the past seven years: 36% of respondents to the BRAND STUDY have used the Classic-craft within the past year.

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 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 grown tremendously in popularity. Most high-quality wood sliders supplies are larsenfrontdoors milled from clear fir or clear pine by large window and door companies. Because wood larsenfrontdoors 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.

Therma-Tru Doors When you''re one of the nation''s largest homebuilders, your reputation means everything. That''s where quality fiberglass Therma-Tru doors come into play. assurance of quality when it specifies fiberglass Therma-Tru doors. The company, which larsenfrontdoors recently acquired U.S. Home to become the largest homebuilder in the U.S., constructs about 500 homes a year in the Tampa market. The single-family residences range in price from $120,000 to $300,000. The company wants to make sure its customers are satisfied, and steel doors were not doing the trick. We had an issue with steel doors, and the fact that they would show dents and marks easily. That''s just not the case with fiberglass Therma-Tru doors. We were one of the first to use the Smooth-Star door in our market The look is sharp, the lines are crisp and the durability is superior. It''s simply a well-built door.

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