THERMA-TRU OFFERS THE ULTIMATE PATIO DOOR SYSTEM FOR PERFORMANCE AND STYLE
New Fiber-Classic® and Smooth-Star® DP-40 Certified Hinged Patio Door Systems Provide “Tru-Defense™” Against Harsh Weather Conditions
MAUMEE, OH (June 21, 2006) – Patio doors add beauty and light to any home, but it takes the right patio door to perform in harsh weather and high traffic from family and pets. It hinges on the quality design and construction of the door and its components, from high-performance materials that withstand heat, rain and cold, to advanced engineering that virtually eliminates air and water infiltration, to beautiful styling that integrates the patio with every entry on the home.
Now, builders have a solution to damaging weather and harsh conditions with the new Tru-Defense™ line of Fiber-Classic® and Smooth-Star® Hinged Patio Door Systems. The doors have a minimum DP-40 air, water and structural performance rating and are independently tested and certified by NAMI (National Accreditation and Management Institute).
The DP rating indicates that the unit passed: 1) a structural test pressure of 60 lbs. per sq.ft. equal to 153 mph winds; 2) a water penetration test under conditions equal to 8 in. of rain per hour driven by 49 mph winds; and 3) an air infiltration test pressure of 1.57 lbs. per sq.ft. equal to 25 mph winds.
“Therma-Tru’s new Tru-Defense Systems are built with highest quality components available and are engineered to work and fit together perfectly to form the tightest seal possible,” said Jim Sulier, Product Manager, Patio Door Systems, for Therma-Tru Doors. “Fiber-Classic Hinged Patio Doors offer an exterior wood grain look, while the interior is ready to stain or paint. Smooth-Star Hinged Patio Doors feature a smooth, crisp surface that rivals the look of fine painted wood. The interior can be painted any color to match your décor. Both provide the guaranteed performance that made our fiberglass entry doors the most preferred brand in the industry.”
Fiber-Classic Hinged Patio Doors offer a full system lifetime limited warranty and Smooth-Star Hinged Patio Doors are backed by a full system 20-year limited warranty.
Therma-Tru’s new Tru-Defense systems for fiberglass hinged patio doors are designed to work together as an integrated system, which most other door manufacturers do not offer. All the components in the new Tru-Defense systems maximize the seal between the door and the frame, virtually eliminating air and water infiltration.
New Tru-Defense System solutions:
- High Dam Sill with all composite construction and counter
sunk screws provides flush contact with the door bottom to seal out air and
water. New satin nickel finish coordinates with door hardware. Sill cover is
included for protection during construction.
- Door Bottom Sweep features dual bulbs with dual fins that sit tightly on the sill to prevent air and water infiltration.
- Rain Deflector repels water away from all sealing components.
- Astragal with dual-durometer triple seal boot design secures the door tightly to the sill while providing a superior seal between the door panels. It provides exceptional durability and won’t break down over time.
- Corner Seal Pads with new innovative design (patent pending) creates a pocket that effectively prevents air and water infiltration.
Fiber-Classic and Smooth-Star Patio Door Systems offer the ultimate in style, performance and durability. Both are available in a wide variety of sizes for new construction and remodeling, including 6’6”, 6’8”, and 8’0” tall systems.
Tru-Defense™ Systems for Hinged Patio Doors
The Fiber-Classic and Smooth-Star Hinged Patio Door Systems are available in four factory finished exterior colors – White, Almond, Stone and Bronze. All Tru-Defense™ hinged patio doors feature standard flush-glazed Low-E glass, High-Heat Composite frame, and other new components such as the high dam sill with Satin Nickel finish, astragal, corner sill pad, door bottom sweep and multi-point locking system, that are designed to maximize the seal between the door and the frame. Optional adjustable hinges and profiled internal grid patterns or external grilles are available, as well.
The high-performance fiberglass door panels won’t warp, crack, rot, swell or split like wood patio doors, or rust, ding or dent like aluminum and steel.
This new line of Tru-Defense™ Hinged Patio Systems includes single, center-hinged, jamb-hung or French door configurations.
In early 2005, Therma-Tru Doors introduced a line of Fiber-Classic and Smooth-Star Sliding Patio Door Systems. The Sliding Patio Door Systems have a DP-55 rating for air, water and structural performance and are available in 6'6", 6'8" and 8'0" heights with four panel configurations in widths up to 12’0”.
Therma-Tru Doors is the nation’s leading manufacturer and most preferred brand of
fiberglass and steel exterior door systems. Founded in 1962, Therma-Tru pioneered
the fiberglass entry door industry, and today offers a complete portfolio of entry
and patio door system solutions, including decorative glass doorlites, sidelites
and transoms, and door components. Therma-Tru, part of consumer brands leader Fortune
Brands (NYSE: FO) is headquartered in Maumee, OH. For more information on Therma-Tru
Doors, visit www.thermatru.com or call (800)537-8827.
CONTACT: Therma-Tru, Sara
Theis, 419-891-7400 ext. 7426.