Doors are priced less for Fiberglass than wood and only somewhat more than steel. But by climinating callbacks, fiberglass 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 generation ago, Therma-Tru systems 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 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.

Doors are priced less for Fiberglass than wood and only somewhat more than steel. But by climinating callbacks, fiberglass 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 generation ago, Therma-Tru systems 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 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.

Perhaps no single architectural feature is more emblematic of Western living than the glass sliding door. For more than 50 years, sliding glass doors have opened our homes to generous natural light and views, simultaneously giving us easy connections with decks, patios, and gardens. Contemporary sliding, or gliding, doors have come a long way since yesteryear''s aluminum sliders, infamous for their stark appearance, sweating frames, and cold glazing. Today, a new generation of high-quality models offers energy efficiency, durability, safety, and contemporary style. Size and style Sliding doors come in a variety of sizes. In addition to the standard 6-foot, 8-inch height, they''re made 6 feet, 11 inches tall or even 8 feet tall. You can doorsresidentialdoors also buy three- or four-door-wide configurations that doorsresidentialdoors are as wide as 16 feet. And sliders are made with one fixed panel and one sliding panel, or with both panels sliding. Most manufacturers extend your design options by providing matching rectangular and roundhead transom windows. Some large manufacturers offer several sliding-door lines with a range of prices. You''ll find doors that have wide rails and stiles (horizontal and vertical framing elements) like French doors, and doors with thinner rails and stiles that maximize glazing.