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Door System Components

Product catalog summary
Overview of Therma-Tru Door System Components
Therma-Tru doors are known for their architectural beauty and energy efficiency, with over 90% of their options being ENERGY STAR® qualified. The complete door system includes components designed for durability and performance, such as door panels, glass, and weather-resistant features.
Energy Efficiency
Therma-Tru doors enhance home energy efficiency by sealing in heating and air conditioning, contributing to reduced energy costs.
Durability and Reliability
All components are manufactured or specified by Therma-Tru to ensure high standards of durability and reliability, engineered for weather resistance and energy efficiency.
Warranty and Protection
The door systems come with a comprehensive lifetime limited warranty, covering more parts than competitors. The Tru-Defense® system offers additional protection against weather conditions, with a warranty rider for secondary damage due to water infiltration.
Component Engineering
Key components include sills, bottom sweeps, corner seal pads, hinges, weatherstrips, and multi-point locking systems, all designed to work together to form a tight seal against drafts and leaks.
Testing and Quality Assurance
Therma-Tru components undergo rigorous testing to ensure durability and reliability, including slam tests, barrel roll tests, salt fog immersion tests, and QUV tests.
Glossary of Terms
The document includes a glossary explaining terms related to door systems, such as doorlite, sidelite, transom, and various components like jamb, mullion, and nosing.
Conclusion
Therma-Tru offers a complete door system with unmatched quality and warranty coverage, providing homeowners with peace of mind and long-lasting performance.
Sill Types and Features
Various sill types are described, focusing on durability and performance in different climates. Options include basic fixed sills, moderate climate sills, inswing sills, composite outswing sills, aluminum sills with thermal breaks, and coastal sills.
Weathersealing Solutions
Includes corner seal pads, removable weatherstrips, and rain protection features to enhance moisture resistance and weather protection.
Locking Systems
Multi-point locking systems and adjustable security strike plates enhance door stability and security.
Hinges
Various hinge types are available, including ball-bearing hinges for added support and stability.
Recommendations
Consider climate and exposure when selecting sill options, use genuine Therma-Tru components for optimal fit and sealing, and consult local building codes for compliance.
Door System Components
Therma-Tru offers a comprehensive door system with components engineered for weather resistance and energy efficiency, backed by a lifetime limited warranty.
Hinge Types
Includes spring-loaded, self-aligning, security tab, and classic-craft ball-bearing hinges, each offering specific benefits for security and alignment.
Weatherstrip and Astragals
Astragals enhance sealing power and are available in various finishes and materials to complement door aesthetics.
Frame Components
Includes brickmould, jambs, and mullions, with options for rot-resistant and hardwood frames.
Finish Options
Therma-Tru offers a variety of finish options for sills, hinges, and handlesets to match home styles and fixtures.
Durability and Reliability
Therma-Tru's door systems are crafted for long-lasting durability, backed by a comprehensive warranty for reliability and protection against the elements.
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Door System Components Uncompromising quality, inside and out.

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The architectural beauty of a Therma-Tru door is easy to see. With the look of real wood, rich panel details and Door System Components intricate, handcrafted decorative glass designs, there are thousands of possibilities to suit the style of a home and express a homeowner’s personal style. But a Therma-Tru door with genuine Therma-Tru components is more than a beautiful door – it’s a complete door system. One that offers uncompromising quality, inside and out. A homeowner puts a lot of thought into choosing the right door and glass but may not realize the importance of the components used to...

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A complete door system. Multi-Point Locking System Corner Seal Pads (Inswing Only) Bottom Sweep Door Sidelite Door – CCA214, Sidelites – CCA214SL, Transom – HART Durability and reliability through the years. When it comes to choosing a durable, long-lasting entrance, why settle for one assembled with parts from multiple sources? Unlike other door companies that only supply the door panel, we manufacture or specify every aspect of a complete door system – door panel, glass, components – all made to our high Contributing to an energy-efficient home. More than 90% of Therma-Tru door and glass options...

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A Therma-Tru door system with genuine Therma-Tru components is Engineered to work together. engineered to work together at the most critical points where a door can fail, letting in air and moisture. By forming a tight seal against drafts and leaks, these components can help maintain weather resistance and energy efficiency, and help protect the door and home against costly damage and deterioration. And we can stand behind more parts of a door system for longer than other door companies because we make or specify everything that goes into it. A Therma-Tru fiberglass door system with genuine Therma-Tru...

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1 Sill and bottom sweep form a tight seal against W 4 eatherstrip is specifically engineered in a wind-driven moisture infiltration at the bottom of variety of profiles to provide the best possible the door system and help channel moisture away fit with our door systems, helping to deliver a from the home. Sill pan (recommended) adds an precise seal between the door and frame. extra layer of protection to help keep moisture away from the subfloor. C 2 orner seal pads (inswing only) complete the seal between the sill cap, bottom sweep and weatherstrip to help block potential pathways where wind-driven...

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A complete door system from a single company also means the convenience of one expert to turn to for everything from customer Turn to the door system experts. support to technical training. As the inventor of the fiberglass door with decades of expertise in engineering high-performing door systems, we are uniquely qualified to do this. Year after year, Therma-Tru is the most preferred brand of exterior doors chosen by builders and remodelers.* And our industry reputation is one homeowners can believe in, too. We place a lot of emphasis on achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction....

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Genuine Therma-Tru components are put through multiple rigorous tests to ® help guarantee that they will live up to a homeowner’s toughest quality and Tested to meet tough expectations. performance expectations. We even have our own engineering lab – certified to perform specific test methods with a third-party witness** – as part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that our products live up to our high standards for durability and reliability. Slam Test: The door is opened and closed repeatedly. The slam test is performed to commercial standards (AAMA 920-03), which are stricter than residential...

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Sills, Bottom Sweeps, Sill Pan & Sill Covers Genuine Therma-Tru sills and bottom ® sweeps form a tight seal against wind-driven moisture infiltration at the bottom of the door system and help channel moisture away from the home. The sill pan (recommended) adds an extra layer of protection to help Bottom Sweep Sill Cap keep moisture away from the subfloor. Without precision engineering in this critical area, moisture can pool and leak into the home if gaps are present, rotting the flooring and trim. Sill Pan Inswing Bottom Sweeps Designed to mate with our inswing sill caps to help seal the margin...

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Inswing Sills Allow for a tight seal between the subfloor and door to help block wind-driven moisture infiltration. Designed to mate with our inswing bottom sweeps to help seal the margin between the door and sill. Help channel moisture away from the home with a 6-degree sloped ramp. Help provide a solid stepping surface with a slip-resistant tread pattern on the approach. A thermal break helps stop cold and heat from travelling through the sill and forming condensation inside the home. Offered in a variety of materials and options to meet the needs of different climates and exposures. See page...

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Outswing Bottom Sweep Designed to provide added protection against wind-driven moisture infiltration at the bottom of the door. Kerf-applied to fit securely into the bottom of the door to help protect against moisture penetration. Heavy-duty material resists deterioration, holding its shape to help maintain contact over time. 1   Provides added protection at the bottom of the door. 2  Integrated rain deflector helps deflect moisture away from the cap. Sills: Composite Outswing | luminum | Coastal A Bottom Sweep (ADA / Replacement) Designed to mate with our public access sill to help seal the...

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Outswing Sills Allow for a tight seal between the subfloor and door to help block wind-driven moisture infiltration. Help provide a solid stepping surface with a slip-resistant tread pattern on the approach. A thermal break helps stop cold and heat from travelling through the sill and forming condensation inside the home. Offered in a variety of materials and options to meet the needs of different climates and exposures. See page 19 for sill finish and cap options. Composite Outswing Sill 1 Extra thick, continuous moisture- and insect-resistant all-composite substrate provides a solid stepping...

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