1 Therma-Tru College Tru-Defense ® Door System always make a great entrance.
-
Upload
miles-carter -
Category
Documents
-
view
226 -
download
1
Transcript of 1 Therma-Tru College Tru-Defense ® Door System always make a great entrance.
1
Therma-Tru College
Tru-Defense® Door System
always make a great entrance
2
• Every region has a unique climate, and every climate posses unique challenges
Severe Winter Zone
Severe Wind and Rain Zone
Tornado Zone
Hurricane Zone
Severe Heat/Sun Zone
Severe Thunderstorm Zone
Regardless of the region or climate, every homeowner needs the same thing – a safe and comfortable home
The Challenge of Various Climates
3
• A Therma-Tru® Fiberglass Entry or Patio door using a Tru-Defense Door System enhances performance and is an opportunity to meet the needs for your customers, no matter where they live. All homeowners share some fundamental concerns:
• Keeping out the damaging effects of wind and rain
• Better securing their homes from harsh weather
• Home repairs due to weather-related issues are extremely costly
• Offering your customers the best-performing door system can help ease the concerns of homeowners
Every Climate Calls For A Tru-Defense® Door System
4
• A Tru-Defense® Door System will assure you, and your customers, of dependable performance because:
• It helps eliminate callbacks, increases productivity and satisfaction levels among customers
• The enhanced warranty rider helps foster peace of mind
• Satisfied customers lead to more business through positive word-of-mouth
The Promise Of Performance
5
Knowing What They Need
• From the contractor to the homeowner, everyone needs a door system that delivers performance
Homeowners want:
• Peace of mind
• Reassurance that the elements will stay outside their home
Dealers and contractors want:• A worry-free solution that minimizes
callbacks, increases productivity and strengthens their good reputation
• A strong door system to meet stringent building codes in all areas across the country
6
• Therma-Tru® has listened to what you’ve been saying. Your homes need protection against the elements, and you don’t want to worry about costly leaks or damage.
• A Tru-Defense Door System utilizes specific components designed and engineered to work together and upgrade the performance for all Therma-Tru fiberglass entry and patio doors:
• Maximize the seal between the door and the frame
• Improved structural performance against air drafts, water infiltration and wind damage
• Provide added safety and security • Work specifically with Therma-Tru
fiberglass entry and patio door systems• All of the necessary components to build a
Therma-Tru entryway with a Tru-Defense Door System are available from one source – Therma-Tru. Plus, it features an enhanced warranty rider, making it easier to sell, easier to buy and reassuring to your customers.
The Tru-Defense® Door System Opportunity
7
• 7 Shape Corner Seal Pad• Innovative, patented design creates an air gap that prevents a
vacuum from forming and stops water from wicking up the weather strip
• Situated securely behind weather stripping
• Adjustable Composite Sill• Higher-profile sill significantly reduces air and water
infiltration
• Flush surface creates full contact between sweep and sill for better performance
• Composite construction eliminates destructive effects or water
What Makes A Therma-Tru® In-Swing Tru-Defense® Door System
8
• Dual Bulb Door Bottom Sweep• Dual bulb with dual fin sweep interacts fully with the sill to
provide a superior seal
• New design is non-handed and can’t be installed backwards
• Rain Deflector (Required for Patio)• 2-piece aluminum design conceals mounting hardware
• Repels water away from sealing components to help diminish leaks
• Suitable for high-exposure openings
What Makes A Therma-Tru® In-Swing Tru-Defense® Door System
9
What Makes A Therma-Tru® In-Swing Tru-Defense® Door System
• 5/8” Astragal• Dual durometer triple seal boot designed for a superior seal
against air drafts and water leaks
• Required for double door applications only
• Sill Pan• Installing a Therma-Tru Sill Pan with a Tru-Defense Door
System doubles the warranty rider coverage
10
• Interactive door bottom allows for continuous units with side lites
• Bumper sill design with foam weather strip keeps out air and water
• Composite cap, nose and base completely resists water damage from rot
• End seal pads provide improved sealing between jamb and sill
• Jamb plug (patent pending) placed into bottom of kerfed weather strip on jambs closes water leak path to sub-floor of home
• Rain guard helps prevent water infiltration at top of the door
What Makes A Therma-Tru® Out-Swing Tru-Defense® Door System
11
Tongue Version
Shootbolt Version*
Multi-Point Lock Option for Entry and Patio Door Systems
• Provides additional security• Helps fight water infiltration by
securing panel at additional points• Suitable for single and French door
systems• Required for the Certified System
Option
*Shootbolt recommended for French Systems only.
12
• Lip-Lite Glass Door System:• Approved for the windborne debris zone
• Laminated safety glass prevents flying debris inside the home
• Scrolled frame with patented screw over channel
• Passed large missile impact test (prevents a 9lb. 2” x 4” fired at 35 mph from penetrating)
• Structural performance of up to DP-100 (equals 236 mph winds or a category 5 hurricane)
• Opaque Door System:• High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) approved
• Patent-pending steel plate built to withstand hurricane-force winds at impact
• Passed large missile impact test (prevents a 9lb. 2” x 4” fired at 35 mph from penetrating)
• Structural performance of up to DP-100 (equals 236 mph winds or a category 5 hurricane)
Impact Product Options
13
Certified Option for a Tru-Defense® Door System
• When a Therma-Tru fiberglass door is combined with a Tru-Defense system by a certified fabricator, the result is a Therma-Tru Certified Tru-Defense Door System
• Certified Entry Door Systems:• Require a Therma-Tru specified assembly
procedure• Require a Multi-Point Lock• Feature a structural performance labeling only• Have water performance data that will continue
to be provided on the NAMI, Florida Approval, TDI and Therma-Tru websites
• Certified Patio Door Systems:• Are certified and labeled as meeting the
101/I.S.2. to DP-40 air, water and structural standards (when built at a Therma-Tru factory)
14
The Enhanced Warranty “Rider” for the Tru-Defense® Door System
• Homeowners want safety, security and peace of mind. That’s why every Therma-Tru Fiberglass Entryway with a Tru-Defense Door System is backed by a full-system warranty “rider”.
• Coverage against damage from water includes:
1. Product or component replacement failure
2. Secondary damage to flooring and trim
3. Labor
• Warranty riders for the Tru-Defense Door System:
• Bored Lock $250 coverage ($500 with Therma-Tru Sill Pan)
• Multi-Point Lock $750 coverage ($1,500 with Therma-Tru Sill Pan)
• Certified System $1,000 coverage ($2,000 with Therma-Tru Sill Pan)
• A warranty that offers strong coverage and riders up to $2,000 means that dealers, contractors, remodelers and homeowners can rest assured they are making the right choice in selecting a Therma-Tru Fiberglass Entry or Patio door with a Tru-Defense Door System
NOTE: The Tru-Defense Door System Rider amount will be double when a Therma-Tru Sill Pan is used during installation
15
Experience the Tru-Defense System advantage today.
• Recommending a Therma-Tru® Fiberglass Entryway with a Tru-Defense® Door System is a peace of mind for homeowners, a confident recommendation for contractors and a smart business move for dealers and distributors.
• Reinforced sealing against the elements provides safety and security
• Worry-free, assured performance means satisfaction for dealers, contractors and homeowners
• Satisfied customers help build a better reputation and more sales for your business
• A full-system warranty with an enhanced rider for labor and/or water damage means peace of mind and buyer’s confidence
• The climate is no longer an issue. Therma-Tru has the right door system for any situation.
The Strength of a Tru-Defense Door System
16
Thank You