BENCHMARK BRINGS VALUE HOME

MAUMEE, OH (October 12, 2003) – When value and performance are required, Benchmark fiberglass and steel doors offer the solution for any entry opening.

Benchmark, a division of Therma-Tru Doors, the nation’s most preferred brand of entry doors, offers a full line of steel and fiberglass doors for value-oriented builders and remodelers.

“For remodelers and builders, Benchmark offers a broad product line, proven performance and head-turning styling, all in a value-priced package,” said Greg Gurley, national sales manager for Benchmark and Therma-Tru Corp. in North America. “The steel and fiberglass doors are excellent options for any entry, particularly high-traffic areas such as garage entrances and rear doors.”

The Benchmark steel entry door offering sets the standard for steel entry doors.  They come in a variety of heights, widths and styles, with complementary sidelites and glass options.   Benchmark steel doors feature:

·        Triple-shadow embossing for the look of a paneled wood door with the strength of steel

·        Ready-to-paint finish

·        24-gauge and 22-gauge galvanized steel construction

·        90-minute positive pressure fire-rating

·        Patented steel edge construction for security and strength

·        Stile and rail construction in full view doors for stability

·        Energy efficient CFC-free polyurethane foam core

·        Large selection of hurricane-code approved doors

·        Limited 10-year warranty

Benchmark steel entry doors are available with innovative frame options that make installation in new or existing structures a snap.  Options include:

·        Adjusta-Fit Pre-Hung Door System – The Adjusta-Fit door system features a two-piece steel frame with flat face for the application of decorative wood molding and several steel door choices to complete the pre-hung system.

·        Adjusta-Trim Pre-Hung Door System – The Adjusta-Trim door system offers the same two-piece pre-hung steel frame with a built-in face and multiple steel door options. This system reduces the time required for removing the old jamb, encapsulates the old materials, preserves the exterior façade and eliminates the environmental hazards associated with asbestos and lead paint abatement.

·        Secura-Fit Pre-Hung Door System – The Secura-Fit door and frame system is designed for rehab applications.  The door frame and steel door slab are retro-fit sized to set into the existing jamb quickly and easily.

For low-cost fiberglass entry options, Benchmark fiberglass entry doors provide proven durability and performance.  Fiberglass doors are low maintenance, provide five times the insulating value of wood and won’t rot or warp like wood or ding and dent like steel.

Benchmark’s woodgrain fiberglass entry doors deliver the look of real wood with a durable, stainable surface.  Available in 8’ and 6’8” heights with plain or embossed panel styling and complementary sidelites, the doors feature a limited lifetime warranty.

The smooth-finish fiberglass entry door from Benchmark features the finish of steel with the performance of fiberglass.  It has a ready-to-paint surface and a variety of heights, widths and panel styles to complement any home.   Benchmark smooth-finish fiberglass doors carry a 20-year limited warranty.