Product information for this year's REMODELING Design Awards winners. More
Whether it's aluminum-clad, fiberglass, or wood, or for an entry, a patio, or an interior, the look for doors is clearly glass. But the glass can be decorative, creating a dramatic entry; functional, insulating and soundproofing the home's exits; or practical, allowing increased light and producing a warm welcome. More
For doors with applied casings, simple flashings made from self-healing membrane... More
We've seen significant changes and advances in products used in the remodeling industry during the past 20 years. Here's a look at the most remarkable transformations. More
When it comes to remodeling an entryway, it's unlikely that a homeowner will want to replace an old wood door with a new wood door. According to research conducted by Therma-Tru, wood doors are replaced by steel or fiberglass doors 58% of the time. Of those who chose a fiberglass replacement, 62% said it was because they felt it would be more durable than other types of doors. More
Many manufacturers are taking the wood out of their doors and frames to help prevent water damage to the most commonly exposed areas of a door. They are removing the natural wood around door glass and from lower door jambs, bottom rails, and sub-sills and replacing it with an extruded composite, an injection-molded plastic, or a cellular PVC. More
For the best door security, install a deadbolt, reinforce the strike plate and tie it into the frame, and use forged, hardened, and corrosion-resistant lock components. More
