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A Dramatic Entrance
Amarr garage doors are renowned for their durability and high standards of construction. Each Classica Collection Carriage House Door combines the strength of steel with the aesthetics of classic carriage house design. Classica doors incorporate Amarr’s exclusive DuraSafe pinch-resistant technology. Optional factory-installed polystyrene insulation provides an extra thermal barrier against inclement weather and reduces noise. Classica Collection Carriage House Doors are designed to provide lasting, trouble-free service.
http://www.amarr.com
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Environmental Benefits
Velux skylights offer numerous environmental benefits and enhance comfort and overall happiness in the home by allowing natural daylight to flood the interior, a proven mood-booster. Using skylights with high performance glass can make a significant impact on energy consumption. Heat transfer can be reduced with low-E coatings and shading systems or electrochromic glass, and the additional daylight provided by the skylight means less need to turn on lamps, saving electricity costs as well. Operable skylights provide ventilation and improved indoor air quality by removing gases, VOCs, moisture and odors via the chimney effect they create.
http://www.veluxusa.com
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First Impressions Last
The entry door by Glass Craft Door Company showcases a gorgeous leaded glass design and is built from Honduras Mahogany. Part of the Portobello series, it features engineered laminated stave-core construction and full-thickness panels. Matching sidelights, transoms and custom beveled glass and wrought iron grille options are also available.
http://www.gsdoor.com
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Let the LIGHT IN
Want to let in light and air but crave privacy, too? Operable acrylic block windows from Hy-Lite®combine the beauty of block windows with the functionality of traditional windows. Available in casement, awning and basement hopper styles, operable block windows are perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, basements and other areas where the aesthetics of block and fresh air are desired. Made-to-order with custom feature options such as diamond block design styles and eight decorative muntin finishes, these windows come in a wide variety of patterns and color. The Hy-Lite® operable block window features durable, low-maintenance vinyl framing and provides thermal benefits. Pretty enlightening!
http://www.hy-lite.com
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Let there be Light
Skylights and roof windows bring the outdoors in by admitting more healthful natural light and ventilation. The VELUX Cabrio bal-cony roof window even allows you to step outside with its one-of-a-kind dual-sash operation. The Cabrio transforms unused attics or above-garage bonus rooms into extraordinary living spaces that embrace the best of the outdoors. When the Cabrio roof window is closed, a ventilation flap can be opened to provide a breath of fresh air even if it is raining outside.
http://www.veluxusa.com
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Magnetic Personality
The new MAG-Lock — a one-touch, magnetic lock — now comes standard on Jeld-Wen®Premium Vinyl slider and single-hung windows. MAG-Lock’s advantages include intuitive and easy to use design, safe and secure performance and a stylish low-profile look. The high-quality rare earth magnets will maintain their strength for up to 10,000 years. Tests show that the magnets will continue to maintain their force even after the lock has been engaged and disengaged for 36,000 cycles — more than most windows would ever be opened and closed in a lifetime. The lock is hidden from view from the outside of the window, which enhances security since would-be intruders cannot identify the lock from the home’s exterior. This also provides an architecturally desirable look, since the lock doesn’t interfere with the straight, clean lines of the windows.
http://www.jeld-wen.com
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No Longer Neglected
Of all the decisions to contemplate when building a home, the garage door choice may not rank as the highest on the list. But a garage door can significantly alter and effect the look of a home. And since a lot of new homes have front-load garages, the look of the doors may be more important than you think. The Clopay® Gallery™ Collection features carriage-house doors at affordable prices. Comprised of durable, pre-painted steel embossed with a natural wood-grain texture, the garage doors have decorative handles that give the appearance of authentic swing-out doors. And because they’re steel, they resist rotting and fading.
http://www.clopaydoor.com
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room with a view
All of the windows in the Apelian residence (see Reality Home Building on the articles page) are Jeld-Wen Premium Wood Windows, which combine energy-efficiency and durability with numerous design options to suit any style home. All of the windows are built with AuraLast wood to provide superior protection against wood decay, water absorption and termite infestation. There are several choices of exterior cladding colors and interior finishes, plus a variety of grid and glass options.
http://www.jeld-wen.com
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