All Entries in the "Exterior Doors" Category
Common Exterior Door Callback Complaints
I have been in the building industry for over 22 years and most product performance complaints are a result of improper installation or misinformation. When it comes to exterior doors you may want to know a few of the common callback complaints before you begin your project.
Water/Air Leakage – Failure to caulk between the [...]
Jeldwen vinyl patio door – Blinds between the glass
This new option for Jeldwen Premium Vinyl and Builders Vinyl
sliding patio doors provides privacy and is virtually maintenance-free.
The blinds, which have no exposed cords, are thermally sealed between
clear insulating glass. So there
Installing an exterior door
Here is a great video for how to properly install an exterior door.
Thermatru catalogs
I thought it would be a good idea to have the latest Thermatru catalogs handy and at our fingertips. I like putting stuff like this on here for quick and easy reference.
What to know before you order an exterior door
Before ordering or even pricing an exterior door there are a few questions you need to answer. Here is the basic list of things your door supplier will need from you.
What type of material? Wood,Steel or fiberglass
What is the door size? Usually 32″ or 36″
What is the jamb size? Usually 4-9/16″ or 6-9/16″
What color hinge [...]
Jeldwen retractable patio screen
No more roller screens falling off the tracks. Check out this new retractable screen from Jeldwen.
ULTRABREEZE Retractable Designer Screens
I provide some really nice looking exterior doors to customers. After spending money on such a great looking entrance, who wants to cover it with a storm door? Here’s the answer to getting a breeze without changing the look of your entrance. The Larson Ultrabreeze is a must see product.
Venting sidelights and transoms
I had training on Jeldwen windows this week. It is amazing that when I go these training seminars, I always see something I didn’t know they made. The picture above shows venting sidelights (what a good idea). Here is the link to the product information.
Quick Plumb Door Hanger
Look at this this new product. It’s called the Quick Plumb Door Hanger. It is designed to make installation of interior doors faster, and much simpler.The product currently comes in boxes with enough to hang 10 doors. That is what we are stocking for our commercial contractors and larger home builders. The company, Express Produts, [...]
New products from Simpson doors
Check out these new products from Simpson doors.
