Consumers Craving Outdoor Living
New JELD-WEN products increase access to the great outdoors

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. May 30, 2007 — From welcoming cool summer breezes to keeping in touch with the neighborhood, homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to bridge the gap between the outdoors and indoors, and bring more open-air enjoyment into their lives.

This growing movement toward outdoor living and bringing the outside in is the inspiration behind several new products from JELD-WEN, the world’s leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors. And the time is right for these innovative products: the JELD-WEN Perfect Home Survey, a recent study commissioned by the company, found that 50 percent of respondents identified the patio/backyard as a feature they love about their house.

“Homeowners and builders are realizing that a connection to the outside is important to the functionality of a house,” said Kevin Pine, product marketing manager for JELD-WEN. “It’s also practical for adding useful living space. Many patios areas have been underutilized because of accessibility issues and lack of flow for entertaining. The new JELD-WEN® IWP® Folding Door System eliminates those common barriers.” 

Here’s a brief rundown of JELD-WEN’s hottest door and window styles for 2007 designed to enhance outdoor living:

• Dutch doors: This historic door style gives open-air views and a sense of security
• Wood windows: Retractable screens and wood exterior options are now available
• Folding door system: New 90-degree, no-post corner opens up two walls