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December 2010 Newsletter - Entry Door Trends

Trends In Entry Doors

Entry doors are often the focal point of a home - new or old, big or small. Architects, builders and homeowners alike recognize that the entry door can make or break the overall look of a home, creating favorable appeal and attraction when designed and constructed with style. Realtors even advise their clients to paint or better yet, replace their front door to increase curb appeal when selling a home.

Today's home buyers and homebuilders are much more knowledgeable and sophisticated about home building products, including doors, than ever before. To meet their demands, we are producing doors that are more attractive, functional and offer more choices in styles and options. They're not just "doors" anymore, they're "entry systems." Designed, engineered and manufactured to work together as a unit for top quality performance, these entry systems include the basic door, glass lites, framing and trim systems, high performance weatherstripping, hinges, energy-efficient insulated components, leak-proof door bottoms and adjustable sills. We have developed these systems of compatible components to give the homeowner optimum performance and the builder an added-value, easy-to-install product.

Trends in entry door styles are changing along with the continuing evolution and broadening of architectural styles of new homes. The exterior of a home has a countless number of design possibilities, yet will always consist of at least one entranceway, let's face it: you have to get inside somehow! What the doorway area looks like is an important part of the 'curb appeal' of your home. This appeal is created through the design, the quality, and the upkeep needed to maintain the desired look.

With a home, the exterior door must not just be functional (a means to enter, exit and protect a home), but should also be used to its fullest, such as to draw people in and attract their attention. We offer a full line from basic solid doors to sleek designer impact rated doors like the few examples shown below. Call for a free catalog today.


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