THERMA-TRU SEARCHES FOR AMERICA'S UGLIEST DOOR…AGAIN
Second Annual Ugly Door Contest Kicks Off at Remodeling Show
MAUMEE, OH (October 13, 2005) – Therma-Tru® Doors is announcing the second annual "Ugly Door Contest" in conjunction with the Carey Brothers, home building and renovation experts who broadcast "On the House," a national home improvement radio show. This year they're hunting for the ugliest entry or patio doors in America.
One of the easiest and most visual home improvements homeowners can make to the exterior of their home is replacing the entry door system. Therma-Tru's Home Valuation Study proves that enhanced entranceways can add up to $24,000 to the perceived value of a home. In addition, decades of wood and aluminum patio doors, which tend to rot, warp, rust and dent over time, have left America's patios looking out-of-date and out-of-sorts. Therma-Tru and the Carey Brothers will make over the winning doors with a state-of-the-art door system and stylish new accessories.
The second annual "Ugly Door Contest" opens for entries on November 1, 2005, and entries will be accepted through January 31, 2005. Each contest participant must submit a photo and brief essay declaring why he/she deserves a new entry or patio door system from Therma-Tru. Rules, regulations and contest submission information can be found on www.onthehouse.com. Interested participants can also visit www.thermatru.com for details.
Participants may enter patio or entry doors of any material and can enter either their own home or someone else's. The winners will be announced on the air by the Carey Brothers in mid-February 2006. Therma-Tru door systems will be awarded to one grand prize winner and one second place winner. The actual door model, style and size will be determined by Therma-Tru based on the home.
"An upgraded door system makes an incredible difference to the overall look and feel of a home, and it will stay that way for years to come due to the performance characteristics of Therma-Tru's fiberglass technology," said Hal Gardner, Vice President of Marketing, Therma-Tru Doors. "We're looking forward to the second annual ‘Ugly Door Contest'and seeing how we can improve homes – and homeowners' enjoyment of them – with Therma-Tru products."
James Carey and Morris Carey, known as the Carey Bros., are nationally-recognized experts on home building and renovation. They share their 50+ years of experience as award-winning, licensed contractors with millions of people nationwide through a weekly radio program and syndicated newspaper column both titled On The House.
About Therma-Tru
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, headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, is part of leading consumer brands company Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO). For more information on Therma-Tru Doors, visit www.thermatru.com or call (800)537-8827.