Qualified Remodeler Magazine

JUL 2016

Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.

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Masonite also offers a barn door collec- tion for interior applications and, similarly, sees homeowners using the doors in an array of locations. Senior Industrial Designer for Masonite, Jason Walsh, says the company currently offers three barn door hardware kits in stainless steel and matte black finish- es. e company also sees the trend toward indoor-outdoor spaces as a growing segment. Walsh indicates the likelihood of the trend doors becoming increasingly common, and scenic doors — such as the Marvin Ultimate Multi-Slide and Marvin Ultimate Lift and Slide doors — are beginning to take the place of standard sliding and swinging doors that may have mulled transoms or sidelites. is is certainly true in new construction, but is also prevalent in remodeling projects, too." According to Pella Doors Product Specialist Alicia Snyder, the company focuses on sharing its expertise via new offerings and updated processes. Pella has launched its Vibrancy Color collection of doors and has reworked the internal systems for the Scenescape patio doors, which includes multislide, lift-and-slide and bifold door offerings. e reworking of the systems for the Scenescape doors makes it easier to spec for projects and ultimately order. Snyder alludes to the fact there is more to come from Pella late this year. "In 2016, the erma-Tru portfolio of on- trend door and glass collections focuses on current and emerging architectural design evolving into homeowners further requesting a coordination of those indoor and outdoor spaces with doors being one place to start. "Masonite is working to help consumers understand how to coordinate all exterior and interior doors with each other," Walsh says. "inking about how well an entry door works with the interior doors supports and enhances the design vision of the entire house. Understanding what door styles go together is important to achieve a cohesive look." Marvin Windows and Doors sees the in- door-outdoor trend as a spot for continued growth within the marketplace. "More often than not, we're seeing entire projects designed around a desired door — such as a large, scenic door — and consequently we have a number of updates in progress to meet that demand," says Kris Hanson, group product planning manager. "Most of our focus centers on keeping up with changing and style pref- erences as we see interest in larger sized doors continuing to grow. Today we find 8- to 9-ft. MARVIN WINDOWS & DOORS sees scenic doors taking the place of standard sliding and swinging doors. The doors are made to order, so a wide variety of sizes, colors and wood species are available. Circle 5 on inquiry card QualifiedRemodeler.com QR July 2016 55

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