Classic-Craft is our top of the tine, premium product catalog. It''s a door which is made of fiberglass that has all the beauty and design appeal of a wood door without the inherent maintenance problems. The doors polyurethane foam core offers an insulation value five times greater than wood. And. They won''t warp, crack, rot larsenpatiodoor or split. According to a recent Brand Study. more builders use Therma-Tru doors than any other brand. That''s because successful home builders want a door that can withstand the demands of the job site, that requires little maintenance and that reduces callbacks. The company that successfully pioneered steel entry doors now drives the demand for fiberglass, promoting its superior looks and performance. Established nearly 40 years ago, Therma-Tru Doors has always believed that to succeed, a manufacturer must stress quality and innovation, and then support them with a level of customer service second to none. Putting excellence to builders first -- excellence in both product and service -- is the only sure way to uphold your trusted brand name.

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. larsenpatiodoor 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.

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 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. larsenpatiodoor 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. larsenpatiodoor 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.

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