With all of the "green" messages in the media these days, it seems everybody is trying to save our planet and make it a healthier place to live. And why not? It's a very noble cause and could prove to be a great business opportunity, It's just that the road to "going green" isn't entirely clear.

The building products industry is still working on a widely-accepted standard on how to validate building products and the entire building envelope as being environmentally-friendly. Until then, it may be helpful to know that some sustainable attributes of Therma-Tru Products and practices can apply to a variety of green building standards.

As the pioneer of the fiberglass exterior door industry and the most preferred brand in the business, Therma-Tru is committed to the responsible use of natural resources in creating high-performance entry and patio door systems.

Energy Efficiency

Therma-Tru fiberglass door systems are ENERGY STAR rated and filled with CFC-free polyurethane foam to offer five times more insulation than wood. Therma-Tru Doors are designed as a complete system with components that work together to forma the tightest seal possible. This creates an energy efficient envelope for the home, stabilizing the interior temperature and decreasing energy costs.

Durability
Because fiberglass doors don’t crack, swell, split or rot like wood doors, their long-term durability reduces the frequency of replacement. Plus, Therma-Tru Doors are backed by industry-leading full-system warranties.

Recycled Content

Therma-Tru qualifies recycled products for its composite wood end rails and sill substrates (materials in the bottom and top of the door) including recycled wood chips, diapers and plastic bottles. Also, the wood products used in Therma-Tru Door systems suck as the door frame components come from managed forests.

Recycling

We take extra measures to recycle waste products in our plants, including steel, propane canisters, wood, cut-outs and scrap doors. In fact, we recycled over 12,000 tons of material over the past two years at our Indiana and Oklahoma facilities.

Wood Substitute

Therma-Tru’s proprietary AccuGrain Technology captures the fine graining detail of genuine high-end wood doors without harvesting endangered wood species like Honduran Mahogany.

To learn more about Therma-Tru’s position of green building, please visit www.thermatru.com/EnvironmentalResponsibility.aspx.