New Product: JELD-WEN Introduces Clad Door Frames to Match Clad Wood Windows
Beauty that's easy to care for and low maintenance

May 13, 2009 — JELD-WEN has just made life easier by introducing a complete low-maintenance clad entry system that matches its clad wood windows. This makes it convenient to match and order entry systems and windows all from one source. The entry system is available in 41 frame clad* colors and features the JELD-WEN Custom Fiberglass Door. Available in a wide variety of designs, wood-grains and finishes, the fiberglass door is virtually indistinguishable from wood. Design coordination is now both beautiful and simple for builders, remodelers, homeowners, architects and dealers who are looking for great selection, simplicity of specification and a streamlined process. www.jeld-wen.com
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Basic News Facts:

Who: JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, the world's leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors.

What: The company introduces clad door frames for its Custom Fiberglass door line that match the colors of its Custom Clad-Wood window lines.

When: Available now.

Where: Through JELD-WEN dealers and distributors. Find local suppliers online.
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Quick definition/facts: Like a coat of armor, cladding is a strong layer of metal on exterior wood windows and frames, providing extra protection and low maintenance benefits with no painting required. More than 80 percent of today's wood windows are sold with cladding.
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Contact: Darcie Meihoff, CMD on behalf of JELD-WEN, (503) 488-4252 or dmeihoff@cmdagency.com

*JELD-WEN Custom Wood metal clad finishes feature a commercial-grade 70% Kynar 500® resin system, which resists fading and chalking (finish degradation caused by ultraviolet exposure). The warranty guarantees that the finish won't chalk or fade for 20 years, even in coastal environments.
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NOTABLE QUOTE

"It's a chance to have one supplier complete an entire exterior opening package. Before, customers had to go to a separate supplier. Now, these products are all in one quotation, one store, through one rep and in one product line."

-Elizabeth Souders, JELD-WEN product marketing manager
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