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Jeld-Wen is the first manufacturer we began distributing. The company began in 1960 in Oregon with 15 employees. From their conception they developed the vision to become a company focused on thoughtful planning, diligent crafstmanship and inspired vision. Part of Jeld-Wen's vision is to expand into a worldwide market and remain the comprehensive source for wood, vinyl, and aluminum windows, doors, folding-doors, interior doors, and garage doors.
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Folding Doors
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Jeld-Wen introduced its IWP Folding Door System on May 24, 2006 at the International Builders Show. The doors feature the elegance of a classic French door with the ease and access of a sliding door.
These folding door systems can be customized with solid wood panels with the Jeld-Wen Custom Wood line. The panels and be stained, painted, or primed with Low-E glass (an energy efficient option) and the door frame can be clad with a choice of Jeld-Wen's standard colors to match the building's windows. The doors also feature drop bolts and five-point locking hardware for added security.
"This beautiful door is perfect for traditional, as well as contemporary homes; anywhere you want free-flowing access from inside to out," said Shane Meisel, product marketing manager for JELD-WEN doors. "It is a great combination of bold style that makes a dramatic statement, yet it is also highly functional."
The door system operates "accordion style"; the door panels slide on an overhead track and fold together. Standard configurations range from two doors to up to eight three-foot doors (24 feet wide) and coordinating frame widths. Special-order options include wood door heights up to 12 feet and an opening width of up to 48 feet.
No other folding door system has the option for Jeld-Wen's Custom Fiberglass door panels that "look more like wood than wood." These fiberglass doors can withstand the rigors of hurricane winds, snowy blizzards, and pouring rains with virtually no maintenance.
90 degree Folding Door Systems
On May 30, 2007 Jeld-Wen added a new option to its Exterior Folding Door Systems: a true 90-degree corner that can be completely opened to the outdoors. These folding door units meet at the corner, where two walls would ordinarily join.
When opening the doors, they fold back accordion-style from the corner inward. Beveled door edges and double weatherstrips ensure that the units are sealed against the elements. With no need for a structural corner post.
Shane Meisel, a Jeld-Wen product marketing manager, said that because of the interest in folding door systems the company decided to add new features, like the zero-post and 90-degree options.
Awards
In 2008, Jeld-Wen's wood folding doors doors earned a spot on the 2008 Professional Builder Top 100 Best New Products list.
Hardware
Standard hardware finishes for these folding doors include Brushed Stainless Steel and Brushed Bronze. Optional finishes are also available. The Bronze anodized, low-level combination sill provides easy access.