NEWLYWEDS UPGRADE HOME WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE THERMA-TRU ENTRY DOOR SYSTEMS
Generation DI "Y" Finds Exterior Remodeling Increases Curb Appeal and Value
MAUMEE, OH (June 21, 2006) — When Bryan Simon and his wife of Laurel, Delaware, purchased their first home in October 2004, they were challenged with renovating both the inside and outside of their new residence. The couple turned to Therma-Tru® Doors to replace all three of their old, worn out doors, as the house needed doors that were fit to stand up to strong winds, rain and extreme temperatures.
"We chose the Smooth-Star® model with Sedona Glass because the unique glass and black nickel caming
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and we figured it would serve its purpose
of catching other people's attention," said Simon. "Therma-Tru is a name I've heard of and we wanted to go with a product whose name is well known."
As an employee at Dukes Lumber, Simon was constantly selling the
Therma-Tru brand and wanted to try the doors on his own home. Ready to
renovate, the Simons’ wanted to find doors that offered performance
along with affordable elegance to set off their house. Since the
installation about a year ago, the doors are holding up well to strong rain, wind, dirt and two small dogs. |
"As the exterior door of choice for Caruso Homes, Therma-Tru is proud to be serving such a respectable builder in developing its home communities," said Hal Gardner, Vice President of Marketing, Therma-Tru Doors. "Builders want products that are designed with performance and homeowner satisfaction in mind and Therma-Tru doors perform long after the job is done."
As a new home owner, it was a learning experience for Simon, age 24, to find products available that would add value to his home. "Before I began working with Dukes Lumber, I knew nothing about construction, or doors and windows, making our first home remodeling project even more challenging," said Simon. "Although, we knew we could rely on Therma-Tru because it is known to be a trusted brand." |
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Build Home Value with Entryway Upgrade
Not only did the Simons’ upgrade increase curb appeal, but it may increase their home’s value as well, by as much as 6 percent. Therma-Tru’s National Home Valuation Study™ offers proof that a more attractive front entrance can considerably increase the perceived market value of a home. Therma-Tru and TNS (formerly NFO WorldGroup) conducted research that found an enhanced entryway can add as much as $24,000 to a home’s perceived value -- approximately five times the cost of the entry system. Few other upgrades to a home deliver this kind of return on investment.
Therma-Tru Doors' Smooth-Star fiberglass doors are built to handle day-to-day traffic and won’t dent, ding or rust like steel doors. The doors also help builders create individual style in their homes with panel and embossing selections that bring customized style and protection to the front of the home.
Smooth-Star fiberglass doors offer ready-to-paint surfaces that resist dents and rust and provide greater curb appeal than steel doors. The smooth surface, sharp lines and crisp detailing help assure a beautiful entryway. The door systems come with a full system 20-year limited warranty.
To achieve an updated look for your entryway, visit www.thermatru.com and see what’s new in excellence in design, enduring performance and industry-leading innovation. The online Door Designer helps you tailor the look you want for the style of your home.
Therma-Tru Doors is the nation’s leading manufacturer and most preferred brand of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems. Founded in 1962, Therma-Tru pioneered the fiberglass entry door industry, and today offers a complete portfolio of entry and patio door system solutions, including decorative glass doorlites, sidelites and transoms, and door components. Therma-Tru, part of consumer brands leader Fortune Brands (NYSE: FO) is headquartered in Maumee, OH. For more information on Therma-Tru Doors, visit www.thermatru.com or call (800)537-8827.
CONTACT: Therma-Tru, Sara Theis, 419-891-7400 ext. 7426.
