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Jan. 22, 2013
New Technology and Expanded Offering Push JELD-WEN Fiberglass to Head of Class
JELD-WEN’s fiberglass offering reaches new heights in 2013
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. –During the 2013 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, JELDWEN is going “all-in” with three tiers of fiberglass doors. JELD-WEN is introducing a new
fiberglass lineup with added species and panel designs, available in a greater array of widths and
heights, and unveiling even more realistic wood grains only rivaled by Mother Nature herself.
First up, the Smooth-Pro and textured Design-Pro collections are
undergoing changes in their manufacturing technologies that translate
to improved aesthetics and much more variety; in fact, these
collections will expand their offering by more than 50 percent this
year. JELD-WEN is adding Fir and a textured white Oak wood grain
to the Design-Pro collection, to deliver the
good looks, long-lasting durability and lowmaintenance convenience of fiberglass to
more homes than ever before.
Continued strong demand for taller doors
led JELD-WEN to increase the number of
smooth and textured door styles in seven- and
JELD-WEN Smooth-Pro
Direct Glazed
eight-foot heights. Six Smooth-Pro models will
be available in 7’0” heights, and seven will be
available in 8’0” heights -- with continued expansion in height
offering expected in both Smooth-Pro and Design-Pro collections as
the year progresses.
Another boost to the Smooth-Pro line is the introduction of direct
glazed designs, which maximize the daylight-viewing area and
provide a flush frame profile around the glass for a clean, modern
look.
JELD-WEN has also re-engineered and expanded its Architectural
Fiberglass collection. Using state-of-the-art technology, the JELD-
JELD-WEN Architectural
Fiberglass door in Walnut
WEN Architectural Fiberglass door collection matches the true look of wood grains in striking
detail. The collection will feature the industry’s most popular wood grains, Mahogany and Fir,
and will also feature the much more unusual Walnut wood grain. The doors will be available in
many architectural styles, from Old World to Craftsman and contemporary designs. Details such
as raised mouldings and hardwood edge bands will complete the authentic look.
What sets the JELD-WEN Architectural Fiberglass door collection apart from the industry are
the silicone molds used to capture the wood grain. This proprietary process allows the unique
wood grain patterns to be directly transferred from a wood door to a fiberglass facing, without
the intermediate transfer to metal dies – which would involve more labor, detail degradation, and
added cost. JELD-WEN’s process not only preserves the individual subtleties of the wood, but
also gives the company the ability to produce exotic wood grains and unique panel designs at a
surprisingly appealing price for homeowners.
“Fiberglass doors have been marketed as wood replicas for many years with varying degrees of
success,” said Derek Brosterhous, director of product marketing for doors at JELD-WEN. “We
have put our efforts behind producing the most realistic wood grain possible and what we have
accomplished is a fiberglass door that is indistinguishable from actual wood – truly revolutionary
in the door industry.”
JELD-WEN Architectural Fiberglass doors are anticipated for availability in the marketplace
Spring of 2013.
Finally, the JELD-WEN Aurora® Custom Fiberglass collection is in a class by itself. The Aurora
Custom Fiberglass line is where JELD-WEN perfected its proprietary process of transferring
wood grain from real wood doors to fiberglass, using silicone molds. Custom sizes, unique panel
designs and custom hand-applied finishes truly put these doors in a class by themselves. Aurora
doors come with many options including radius/arch tops, intricate carvings, art glass, antique
and distressed finishes, and decorative metal accents such as clavos and straps.
One example of the great potential for customization of Aurora doors is the high-end entry door
system selected for the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) “New American Home,”
a desert-contemporary home situated in the Marquis Seven Hills area outside Las Vegas.
NAHB’s 2013 International Builders’ Show attendees can tour the New American Home January
22 – 24 via free shuttle buses departing from the Las Vegas Convention Center.
PRODUCT FAST FACTS: JELD-WEN Fiberglass Door Lines
JELD-WEN has a three-tiered fiberglass door line-up, which means there is a fiberglass door
suitable for virtually any project – from sensible to sensational and everything in between.
JELD-WEN Fiberglass doors can be found in residential and commercial remodels as well as
residential and commercial new construction.
Benefits of Fiberglass
JELD-WEN® fiberglass doors provide builders, remodelers and homeowners with the reliability
they can depend on. There’s virtually no maintenance because they don’t dent or decay in
extreme conditions. JELD-WEN fiberglass doors are available with smooth or textured surfaces
for ready-to-paint or stain applications, or beautifully factory prefinished.
Smooth-Pro and Design-Pro
Smooth-Pro and Design-Pro doors feature a no-dent fiberglass skin and are built with composite
capped stiles and rails to resist water and insect damage. They feature an innovative BASF
Neopor® Core for energy efficiency.
Smooth-Pro doors feature a wide array of smooth panel designs that come paint-ready with no
prep work required for paint finishes.
Design-Pro doors are textured and available in four distinct wood species: Oak, Mahogany, Fir,
as well as textured primed white. The doors easily accept stain with minimal prep work for a
beautiful, lasting finish.
Architectural Door Collection
The JELD-WEN Architectural Door Collection features state-of-the-art technology that creates a
more realistic wood grain pattern. Doors are available in three wood species (Walnut, Mahogany
and Fir) with hardwood edgebands for authenticity, as well as an innovative BASF Neopor®
Core for superior thermal performance over time.
Aurora Custom Fiberglass
JELD-WEN Aurora Custom Fiberglass doors are exceptional in the marketplace because they
are the only fiberglass doors that offer such a vast array of customization -- size, shape, species,
panel and glass designs, and professional hand-finishing with unmatched elegance. Aurora
Custom Fiberglass doors are created using actual wood doors as a pattern for the mold. The mold
replicates the grain pattern and other unique details, like knots in the wood. For discerning
consumers who want one-of-a-kind, solid wood, masterpiece entryways, but live in extreme
climates or have a harsh exposure, Aurora Custom Fiberglass doors are the perfect match
because the only thing that matches their beauty is their durability.
For more information about JELD-WEN Fiberglass doors, visit www.JELD-WEN.com.
About JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of windows and doors. JELD-WEN has
20,000 employees across more than 100 locations in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The company’s extensive product offering encompasses windows, exterior doors, interior doors
and related building products that are sold globally through multiple distribution channels,
including retail home centers, wholesale distributors and building products dealers. JELD-WEN
has been an ENERGY STAR Partner since 1998. For more information on JELD-WEN, visit
www.JELD-WEN.com.
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