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Simpson® Door Company to Unveil New Doors at International Builders' Show
MCCLEARY, Wash., January 15, 2013 — Simpson Door Company will debut a variety of new contemporary exterior and interior wood doors at the International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, January 22-24. Among the new doors Simpson will showcase in its booth (N2103) are a full-lite design with electric glass that can change from clear to private with the flip of a switch; an eye-catching field grass inspired acrylic panel door; and grooved French doors designed by renowned architect Jim Cutler.
Simpson® Door Company Launches New 'Glass Taste Test' Online Design Tool
MCCLEARY, Wash., September 12, 2012 — With over 900 standard door designs and 24 different standard glass options, Simpson Door Company is known for providing customers a wide selection of design choices. To make it easier for homeowners and building and design professionals to select the glass option with the look and privacy level that meets their needs, Simpson now offers "Glass Taste Test." The new web-based, design tool allows users to combine a specific door design with any glass type by simply clicking on the various options. www.simpsondoor.com/glasstest/
Simpson® Door Company's Centennial Celebration Honors Employees, Past and Present
MCCLEARY, Wash., September 5, 2012 — From its humble beginnings as a door and plywood manufacturer in the forestland of the Pacific Northwest to its prominence as an industry-leading door manufacturer a century later, Simpson Door Company's success today and throughout its history is a result of an experienced and talented workforce. It is this group of past and present employees whom Simpson chose to honor at its 100-year celebration this summer.
Award-Winning Simpson® Nantucket® Collection Wood Doors Now Available in More Species
MCCLEARY, Wash., May 15, 2012 — Simpson® Door Company has expanded its Nantucket® Collection exterior wood doors to include Douglas Fir and Sapele Mahogany, adding to the existing Black Locust and Nootka Cypress options. Simpson Nantucket Collection wood doors are an award-winning combination of historic charm and modern technology. Named Window & Door magazine's 2011 "Most Innovative Door," Nantucket Collection wood doors are made to endure demanding climates and will maintain their allure long after installation. Multiple door designs and wood species make the collection a fit for any architectural style and budget.
Simpson® Door Company Commemorates 100 Years with New Full-Line Product Catalog
MCCLEARY, Wash., January 25, 2012 — One-hundred years ago, the average U.S. salary was $750; Ford Model Ts and silent films were all the rage; and Simpson Door Company's story was just beginning in a small wood door shop in the Pacific Northwest. A century later much has changed, but the quality craftsmanship and beauty of Simpson wood doors remain the same. In celebration of the past one-hundred years of innovation and design, Simpson brings together its entire line of exterior, interior and custom wood doors in its new "Life Goes Through It®" product catalog.
"Test Drive A Door" To See Which Simpson® Door Best Suits Your Home
MCCLEARY, Wash., October 12, 2011 — There are 412 of them in the White House and an average of 18 in the typical American home – that's a lot of doors per dwelling. Simpson® Door Company understands doors are an important part of a home's overall design and aesthetics and will be in the home for many years. To help make the decision process easier and ensure customers get the wood door that best fits their home and personality, Simpson has added a new feature, "Test Drive a Door," to its website. The new online tool allows users to upload pictures of their home and view different exterior and interior door styles to find the perfect match.
Simpson® Expands its WaterBarrier® Technology to More Exterior Doors
MCCLEARY, Wash., April 21, 2011 — Simpson® Door Company's wood exterior doors with WaterBarrier® Technology offer the warmth and beauty of wood inside the home, with protection from the elements outside – no matter the exposure. Now, Simpson offers WaterBarrier Technology in dozens of new door designs, from French to panel to decorative entry doors – all with a five-year warranty, with no building overhang required. Customers can order WaterBarrier within many of Simpson's most popular lines, including the Mastermark® Collection, Craftsman Collection, Builder's Advantage® Series, Artist Collection®, and others.
New Nantucket™ Collection from Simpson®: High Performance Wood Doors with a 10-year Warranty
MCCLEARY, Wash., August 5, 2010 — Simpson® Door Company's new Nantucket™ Collection of exterior wood doors combines durable, weather-resistant wood species with a modified mortise-and-tenon construction technique for beautiful, long lasting wood doors. From the harsh coastal weather of the North Atlantic to the mild, temperate climate of the Pacific Northwest, Nantucket Collection doors can help make a house a home anywhere and will retain their beauty regardless of what nature sends their way.
Simpson Door Expands Builder’s Advantage Series with Attractive, Affordable Designs
MCCLEARY, Wash., May 19, 2010 — For over 15 years, builders and design professionals have been turning to Simpson® Builder’s Advantage® Series doors for their high-end look and exceptional value. With beautiful decorative glass options in a variety of wood door designs, the Builder’s Advantage Series helps meet design goals and customers’ expectations at an affordable price. Continuing the tradition, Simpson has added five new doors to the series.
New Design Options Available For Simpson Craftsman Style Doors
MCCLEARY, Wash., April 22, 2010 — Simpson Door Company’s popular Craftsman Collection combines elegant decorative glass options with wood stile-and-rail construction, creating timeless entry doors that complement a wide range of architectural styles. With a new door option - Four Square™ - and two new design features, customers have more to choose from when it comes to finding the right Craftsman door for their home.
New Simpson Mastermark Collection Doors Make An Entrance
MCCLEARY, Wash., March 23, 2010 — Beautiful. Durable. Distinctive. New Simpson® exterior doors reflect the characteristics of the popular Mastermark® Collection and highlight the quality craftsmanship customers have come to expect from Simpson Door Company. Featuring ornate surface molding, Innerbond® double hip-raised panels and designer-inspired decorative glass, new Simpson Mastermark Collection doors offer customers more options for creating the grand entryway they desire.
Simpson Introduces Simulated Divided Lite Doors
New option for French and Sash doors offers the look of true divided lite with the energy efficiency and performance benefits of a single glass unit
MCCLEARY, Wash., January 28, 2010 — Simpson Door Company is expanding options for its exterior French and Sash doors and sidelights with its latest innovation - the Simpson Simulated Divided Lite (SDL). Simpson SDL doors capture the elegance of a true divided lite with a single insulated glass unit, allowing the doors to achieve higher energy efficiency ratings and meet hurricane and design pressure (DP) requirements.
Simpson Now Offering 10-Year Warranty on Interior Wood Doors
MCCLEARY, Wash., December 2, 2009 — To further demonstrate its on-going commitment to quality and homeowners across the country, Simpson® Door Company has extended the product warranty on its interior wood doors to 10 years. Now all interior designs bearing the Simpson name, including panel, French and bifold doors, come backed by the 10-year limited warranty - one more example why Simpson doors stand out from other brands.
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