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Modern LoveSleek, contemporary-style doors take centre stage as clients seek to pair advanced technology with advanced styleby Stacey McLachlan

Glass doors are increasing in popu-larity, too, with more interest in con-temporary door systems than in previ-ous years. Full length glass with unique SDL or grille combinations, solid panel door styles and even modern inserts like the Array Light Control System which features two sliding panels of perforated aluminum for simple con-trol privacy and light are all prominent right now, Smith explains. Homeowners and designers alike love a sleek transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, and EuroLine Win-dows Inc.s collection of sliding, folding, swinging and tilting doors make it easy to open up the kitchen onto a grand patio. New this year is the 2200-series sliding door, with European saddle-rail sash design to provide smooth, low-friction operation and triple glazing for The interlocking sash enhances struc-tural durability, while the multi-point locking system provides outstanding

4700-series is another high-tech option. It can be extruded in a multi-chamber design with the corners fusion welded to guarantee a permanent and leak-free connection, says EuroLine president Isbrand Funk. The hybrid core pro-vides high stability, torsion stiffness, it does not require steel reinforcement for standard sizes. Its ideal for Passive House applications. Colours and sizes have been changing in recent years, too. before, and customers are looking for taller and wider doors. Architects are always looking for something that isnt available yet, laughs Casey Kerkhoff, CEO of Westeck Windows and Doors. For 2013, Westeck hasnt made many changes to their collection of door panels. But, Kerkhoff points out, the B.C. building code changes have made the companys wares indispensable to

As modernist sensibilities make a reappearance in the world of interiors and architecture, consumers are craving those same clean lines and contemporary designs for their doors. Sleek glass sliding doors, contemporary materials and sim-ple styling are hot for 2013. But theres more to this modern movement than just looks. High-tech developments in manu-facturing techniques and materials mean that these doors, whether classic wood or Euro-inspired, are future-ready. Natalia Gordillo, marketing manager for Marvin Windows and Doors of Canada, has seen the demand for sleek and con-temporary doors from her own customers. The Lift and Slide large panels and a simple transition between indoors and out-doors, as clients look to create seamless spaces for entertain--ing and sliding doors also present clients with a cleaner, more modern look, she explains. But for those who do prefer a more look of wood with a twist. Its got the beauty of a wood door, but with the strength and durability of our patented Ultrex Marvins engineered sill system and advanced weather strip-ping components give all door styles from classic to contem-porary a modern edge.

more contemporary looks with clean, simple and linear pro- Weather Windows Ltd. The consumer preferences for real wood appearance has shifted our sales of steel and smooth -ished categories. Nadiger points out that within this trend for simplicity, todays customer still wants a unique look to express their personal taste. The textured glass provides designs like Pear and Chord to offer visual interest to glass with elegance, and the Sim-ulated Divided Lite kits are intuitively designed and easy to install, allowing the user to create their own design for their door windows. Also coming from All Weathers solidi--meable solid wood construction for any entry door environ-ment, says Nadiger. Built to resist warping, twisting, rotting four species of wood and may just eliminate homeowner con-cerns about traditional wood door problems. Zola European Windows takes oversized lift-slide doors to the next level with their ability to produce units in sizes as high as 11 feet and as wide as 38 feet. Our large lift-slide doors are extremely popular in modern homes, explains Florian Speier, proprietor of Zola European Windows. Zolas folding wall system, Breeze Panels, allow for easy transition between interior and exterior; the line of tilt-and-turn balcony doors are great for balconies or patios. Customers are looking to bring a sense of the outdoors into the building. These dramatic expanses highly insulating, airtight doors with an emphasis on excellent quality.

sliding doors, offering increased airtightness and improved ease of use. Glass or VOCare crucial.

Windows & Doors Inc. tackles the problem head-on with their foam core-insulated -ing value of a wood door, points out Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc. senior mar-grain offers a true-to-life replication of wood without the ongoing maintenance and risk of warping and rotting over time. The companys Everlast Composite Door Frame (made from PVC recyclable materials) is another hot ticket item as customers seek environmentally friendly, low-maintenance options the need for additional cladding is eliminated, and the adjustable sill with concealed sweep offers homeowners the chance to stain the whole door without an intrusive sill.

Marvins Lift and Slide doors.

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the construction process. Were one of the few companies maybe the only one in the province that has developed a swing door to meet those standards, says Kerkhoff. While contemporary doors are in vogue right now, a guarantee that sills wont leak is always in style. In terms of esthetics, Kerkhoff has noticed an increase in requests for matching doors and windows. As a company that pro-vides totally integrated packages for

coordinating styles and colours for custom homes, thats good news for Westeck. Kerhoffs advice for 2013? Architects should step outside their comfort zone and consider warm Euro Tilt/Turn Vinyl as a replacement for cold aluminum frames in residential and light commercial.Innotech Windows + Doors direc-tor of business development George Nickel explains that for homeowners, security features are a bigger concern than the look of a door. According to the Washington Post, 56 per cent of thieves break into a home through a door. Homeowners are being proac-tive by selecting doors (and windows) that provide greater security instead of relying on reactive strategies such as alarm and monitoring systems. Innotechs doors are equipped with an exclusive Defender System to help prevent casual break-ins. Since more and more architects are designing homes with extra-large openings, oversized doors are growing in popularity, too. Bigger open- have an instant wow factor, says Nickel. Triple-pane glass in styles like Innotechs terrace swing door can let that light in while offering energy savings. For architects and build-while for homeowners the initial investment has numerous

design extra-large openings, breathtaking window and door combinations and mock corner assemblies without the need to compromise on performance.Though Hfele Canada Inc. doesnt manufacture doors, their line of innovative door hardware is just as important to those looking to build or renovate in 2013. For the current trend in large swing doors, Hfele provides concealed 3D hinges from their StarTec line. But the StarTec hinges arent just for over-sized swing doors. The hinges offer a solution for any homeowner looking for a way to display a beautiful new door with no distractions. With a broad range of colours now available for panels and frames, consumers have more options than ever for their Duxton Windows & Doors offer German-engineered multi-point, automatic locking hardware in a range of styles. Beyond the accessories, Duxton has plenty to offer thanks to their technological advancements in the world of glass. Develop-panel by now, says Duxton president Al Dueck. With our new FiberWall system, weve created walls of very high-per-formance glass which incorporate swinging doors. And with complete with double weather-stripping, the need for a better door frame system has now been addressed. Doors are the entry way to the home, the transition between outdoors and indoors, between one room and the next. The right door can turn a house into a home, or com-pletely change the look of a space. And though every home-owner wants something a little different, doors for 2013 -ings and clean lines; technological takes on traditional wood look catches your eye, its a perfect match for these times. Q

Romagnoli door from Duxton Windows & Doors.

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