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Stacking door system from Milgard Windows & Doors. A PR IL 2016 | 31 Doors For these historical restoration styles, wood-style finishes on alternative materials are increasingly popular. Steel-insulated panels (Steel-Craft's modern R18.25 door is one example with high R-values) in wal- nut or cedar finishes, particularly in a carriage-type door style, embody the historical look while featuring today's best functionality. Significant building code changes are also having a serious impact on the door and hardware industries. B.C.'s new North American Fenestration Standard requires all exterior door and hardware systems com- ply with wind and water penetration, and thermal efficiency ratings that in the past have only applied to the window industry. This means energy efficient designs and materials are more prominent than ever. The demand for superior products such as the multi- wall polycarbonate panelling and insulation systems have never been greater. The multi-wall polycarbon- ate panel offers an excellent U-value while still main- taining a similar R-value as a window. Diamond Doors offers an industry leading EPS rigid board insulation panel with one of the best R-value per inch the industry has to offer, notes Tim Suderman, senior sales associ- ate for Diamond Doors. G E T P E R S O N A L "Architects are looking for something that is creative, fun and functional," says Chiovitti. "Doors as a basic element have not changed much, however the way in which architects offer a personalized design is through the finishes they choose." Forget about a one-look-fits-all product. "We see more people looking for the right door that fits the look of their house instead of a generic product," adds P C 350.indd 1 16-03-14 9:46 AM

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