AVANTE COLLECTION

Avante

Modern Aluminum and Glass Garage Doors. The perfect choice to modernize any home, the Avante not only transforms garages; it can also be used as an interior loft partition or a versatile patio door to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living spaces. At the press of a button, the doors are automatically raised, allowing traffic to flow during gatherings. Closed, they create an attractive wall of windows, adding a panoramic view to any living space. Many window options are available to control the degree of light transmission and privacy. Insulated glass is also available for increased energy efficiency. • 2-1/8” thick rust-proof aluminum frame • Thirteen window options for varying degrees of light transmission/privacy or solid aluminum panels for total privacy/protection • Seven standard frame colors including Ultra-grain woodgrain prints.

Clopay® Voted No. 1 in Professional Door Dealer’s “Best of Business” Poll

Clopay Building Products, the nation’s largest manufacturer of residential garage doors and a leading supplier of commercial sectional garage doors, has been voted No.1 in Professional Door Dealer (PDD) magazine’s “Best of Business” dealers’ choice poll in the following categories:

▪ Most Innovative Products
▪ Best Residential Garage Doors
▪ Best Customer Service
▪ Best “Green” Products

Clopay also ranked in the top tier for Best Web Site, Best Custom Doors, and Best Commercial Garage Doors.
Professional Door Dealer is a trusted and independent source of information for the garage door and access control industry. Industry professionals were invited to vote via an online poll hosted by PDD. The poll was open for five months, and voters chose from more than 20 categories, picking their top three company choices in each.
The winners of the poll received recognition in the December issue of PDD, and will receive an award from the magazine at the 2010 IDA Expo in Las Vegas.

“‘People committed to customers and the industry’ is the cornerstone of the Clopay mission,” says John Palazzolo, vice president of sales and marketing for Clopay Building Products. “It is rewarding to have members of the industry recognize the hard work and dedication of our team and confirms that we are accomplishing our goal to provide the best garage door products and service in the building products sector.”

“Manufacturers and distributors work very hard to establish positive relationships with their customers,” added Lauren Vasquez, Editor for PDD. “This poll shows that their hard work is noticed and appreciated by dealers, who were able to voice their opinion by voting for the Best Customer Service, Best Residential Operators and Best Commercial Doors, to name just a few of our categories.”

“PDD is thrilled to recognize all of our winners,” said Mike Saxby, Group Publisher for PDD. “Nearly 3,000 votes were received from industry professionals, and we were delighted at the overwhelming response from our readers.”

With four manufacturing facilities and 49 distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, Clopay Building Products is North America’s leading manufacturer of residential garage doors and a leader in the commercial and industrial garage door market. Bringing more than 40 years of leadership to the garage door industry, Clopay Building Products maintains a strong family of brands including Clopay®, Holmes Garage Door Company® and Ideal Door®. Since 1996, Clopay is the only garage door manufacturer to hold the Good Housekeeping Seal.

Are You Thinking About Choosing A Garage Door

Your garage door is one of the most important features of your home’s exterior. It is the largest movable object on your home. But it is also equally important from an interior point of view. Therefore, it is wise to consider several factors before purchasing a garage door. In today’s world of ever rising heating costs, it is important to purchase a garage door with a high R value (resistance to heat flow). This may cost a little more initially, but will pay for itself in no time as a result of fuel savings. It is a good idea to buy the highest R value that you can afford. If you have plans on heating and / or cooling our garage this may be well worth the money. Keep in mind the tax incentive a savings of up to $1,500 for some select garage doors purchased through December 31, 2010.
A garage door can help to improve the overall facade of your home. Because garage doors now come in a wide variety of styles and colors, a garage door purchase can involve making quite a few choices. The style of your home will influence your options to a large extent. This means selecting a corresponding panel style. Garage door panel styles range from “flush” , “raised panels” all the way to more elaborate panel styles, Including wood, wood appliqué, copper clad, Exquisite and ideal faux barn doors or old country doors complimented with exterior ornamental hardware, faux wood paint finishes. And more coming out at the end of summer, the FeTerra and the Canyon Ridge

Garage doors are now offered in a variety of fade resistant colors to complement your home. When considering a garage door color, bring home several sample color chips square of actual garage door material. Typically the color of the garage door will match the trim color of your home, but this is not a hard and fast rule.

Windows can add to the aesthetic appeal of a garage door and the front of your home. These will reduce the R value, but will add some light into the garage. The glass for the windows also comes in a variety of styles, and the choice of glass may affect the overall cost of the door. Window designs range from acrylic leaded and beveled to frosted leaded and beveled to simple snap-in styles. The snap-in window designs also come in a variety of colors or they can be painted. The springs and hardware usually have a separate warranty period from the actual doors. In general, doors that are guaranteed forever are usually made better. This can be a selling feature when it is time to move.

When purchasing a replacement garage door, it is imperative to consider whether your existing garage door opener will be sufficient to open the new garage door. Some of the new models of doors are heavier than older models due to stronger steel, wood and insulation.

There is a benefit to having a garage door company replace the opener and door at the same time, so that it will be the company’s liability to fix future problems of any type. There are basically four types of drives for garage door openers: belt, chain, screw drive and jack shaft. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Most of the differences lie in the quietness of operation and the cost.

So, if you’re looking to replace your garage door and or your garage door opener, contact a reputable dealer. The only one that I would recommend would be Cookson Door Sales of Arizona, serving the valley of the sun since 1991. Cookson Door Sales has a full service fleet ready to help at a moment’s notice. There committed sales workforce is ready to help you with any questions you may have.

Cookson Door Sales of Arizona

Michael Dryer

Yes, Even a Garage Door can be “Green”

Homeowners looking for ways to make their house “green” can start by taking stock in an unlikely home commodity – the garage door. As the largest moving part on a home, the garage door plays an important role in maintaining its structural integrity and energy efficiency – two important criteria in green building design.

Long-Lasting Products, Fewer Replacements:

Sustainability is a key element of green building, and, with a life cycle of between 15 – 20 years, an investment in a durable garage door that can withstand the rigors of daily use is money well spent for a home and the environment.

“Long-lasting products significantly reduce the impact of manufacturing and building on the environment, as well as fuel costs associated with distribution, and general waste,” says Pat Lohse, vice president of marketing for garage door manufacturer Clopay Building Products. Or contact Clopay’s Authorized Dealer, Cookson Door Sales of Arizona.

Some characteristics to look for when shopping for a door that’s built to last are galvanized torsion springs, which look better and last 50% longer than the industry’s standard oil-tempered springs, heavy-gauge steel to ensure a quality appearance, dent resistance and quiet operation, a hot dipped galvanized coating topped with a baked-on paint finish that resists fading and peeling, insulation that is contoured and bonded on both sides of the door panel for improved dent resistance, strength and R-value.

Steel and composite carriage house doors are an increasingly popular alternative to traditional wood doors because they are low maintenance, insulated and won’t fade, rot, warp or crack, meaning they won’t need to be refurbished or replaced as frequently as a doors constructed from natural material.

Energy Efficiency:

An insulated garage door can reduce overall household energy consumption if the garage is attached to the home since living space is usually adjacent or above.
It has such a significant impact that the Internal Revenue Service has declared certain models eligible for an energy savings tax credit under the Energy Tax Incentives Act provided the door meets specific criteria, and was installed in an existing home from January 1, 2006 to December, 31, 2010. The maximum credit is $1,500 for materials only. Homeowners should contact their installing dealer to obtain a manufacturer’s certification if their garage door qualifies.

Clopay Building Products premium “4000” series three-layer “sandwich” doors, featuring a layer of environmentally safe, CFC-free, expanded polystyrene insulation bonded between two layers of durable 24-gauge steel are among the approved models that qualify for the tax credit.

This construction method also helps reduce noise and minimize unsightly dents and dings, one of the main reasons why homeowners choose to replace a door before it reaches its maximum life expectancy.

Tips for Choosing a Green Garage Door

Can a garage door be green? Yes, but homeowners have to do their part by choosing a model that supports green building principles. Here’s how:

1. Choose a low-maintenance insulated steel or steel and composite door. Purchase a qualified energy efficient model from a certified manufacturer before the end of 2010 and you could be eligible for an Energy Savings tax credit. If wood is a must-have for aesthetic purposes on a home exterior, choose a manufacturer that uses naturally fallen materials or those harvested from sustainable forests.

2. Support manufacturers who utilize recycled materials and are environmentally conscious in their manufacturing and distribution processes. For instance, find out if they use recycled materials, fuel efficient transport vehicles, or have a program in place to help reduce waste of disposable goods.

Commercial and Residential Garage Door Sales, Installation, and Repairs.

Cookson Door Sales of Arizona has been serving the state of Arizona since 1991. Selling and servicing all types of overhead, rolling, and specialty doors. We continue to be a leader in the industry by providing specific expertise in a wide variety of Commercial, Residential, and related construction specialties.

Cookson Door Sales has been involved in many prestigious projects over its long and healthy duration. Whether you need a residential garage door or a complex commercial door system, Cookson Door Sales stands at the ready. We are your Commercial, Industrial, and Residential solution.

Clopay’s Door Imagination System

Are you about ready to fix up the front of your house with a new set of garage doors, but not certain whether you want to commit to such a big purchase or afraid you may make the wrong choice? Then you might want to check out Clopay’s new Door Imagination System. You can use one of Clopay’s stock images or upload a photo of your house, and soon after play around with a bunch of different styles to figure out which one will give you the biggest boost in curb appeal. You can add a steel door to your house or change it to a wood Reserve Collection or maybe you want to add windows. You can save your decision and send it to your friends and family for their opinion. If you have any questions, contact Michael Dryer at Cookson Door Sales of Arizona

Expo 2009 Picks Clopay’s Canyon Ridge As Hottest Product

Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection grabbed dealer’s attention as soon as doors were open at the Expo 2009 International Door and Association “IDA Show, which was held in Nashville, TN this spring. Dealers congregated around the Canyon Ridge Doors at the Clopay booth.
“Many thought the door was wood at first,” says Pat Lohse, vice president of residential marketing. “When dealers realized it was a composite material, they liked it even more”

The Canyon Ridge Collection features a polymer composite cladding with a high definition grain that has a resemblance to a real wood product.

The lightweight ½” cladding is attached to a insulated three layer steel door. The definition for three layer would be steel – insulation – steel composite.

“Dealers were very excited about the 17.2 R- value the doors offer” offer” added Mischel Schonberg, public relations manager, “ and the fact that it’s maintenance free.”

Unlike real wood products, the Canyon Ridge door’s surface is UV resistant and impervious to moisture, so it won’t rot, split, shrink, separate or crack.

Lohse says the Canyon Ridge Collection will be offered in a 2” polyurethane base and a 1-3/8” polystyrene base. The doors are set to be available late summer.

Quick Reminder

Customers who purchase a new Clopay door have a chance to win $250 when they upload “before and after photos” of their garage makeover to the Before and After Contest gallery at http://www.clopaydoor.com
Homeowners are asked to include a brief explanation about why they replaced their garage door, what inspired their door design choice (perhaps a suggestion from a design savvy dealer), what friends and family are saying about their home’s new look, and most importantly, who they purchased their door from.
Clopay then e-mails them a link to forward to friends, family and neighbors encouraging them to visit the site and vote for their home. The “before and after” with the highest rating wins! (if more than one entry has the same rating then the winner is the highest rating and the most votes). The dealer who installed the winning door gets $100 debit card!
We currently have 6 entries to our competition. A picture definitely tells a story with the amazing transformations made to these homes with their new Clopay door(s). Each entry clearly displays where the door was purchased and who installed it. With over 100,000 unique visitors to the site every month this is a cost effective and easy way to advertise your dealership.
Door Imagination System
Since launching the on-line door imagination system in mid-February, 10,000 homes have been uploaded. 1,600 of those homes have been saved to the My Folder feature on the site (which enables users to share their images with friends, family or you, via e-mail). The remaining 8,400 have been printed by the consumer to either share with others or take directly to their local dealer showroom.
Clopay Garage Doors Has Fans on Facebook and Followers on Twitter. Have you joined?
Online social media sites and services like Facebook and Twitter are where consumers go for content and communities. They do not typically congregate on manufacturer websites.
Today’s consumer doesn’t want to hear from us via marketing messages. Instead, they’re more likely to be influenced by other customers.
Facebook eliminates information gathering barriers and gives us “permission” to reach our customers as well as their network of friends. No longer do we have to rely exclusively on press releases, our web site and advertising to distribute information. We can send FANS instant updates on topics we know they care about. Go http://www.facebook.com to log on or join!

Clopay Doors Featured on Three National Home-Improvement TV Series

Cookson Door Sales of Arizona
05/21/2009
Clopay garage doors are featured in remodeling projects on three national television broadcast series this spring: DIY Network’s brand-new series “Garage Mahal,” ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and the long-running PBS staple, “Hometime” with Dean Johnson.

Two projects involved transforming the homeowners’ garage into a year-round living space, so energy efficiency and comfort were critical factors in the door selection process.

Based in Minneapolis, “Hometime” producers opted for Clopay’s 2-inch polyurethane insulated Gallery Collection door. Its durable steel construction and 17.2 R-value will keep the homeowner’s new art studio comfortable in both winter and summer.

On the new show “Garage Mahal,” host Brian Corsetti and his team of designers transform ghastly garages into homeowners’ very own “garage mahal.”

Whether it’s a Tuscany inspired wine cellar, a Las Vegas-style casino with a craps table that lowers from a ceiling or a drive-in movie theater with a workbench that transforms into stadium seating, each multi-function room doubles as a living space as well as a traditional garage.

Tennessee homeowners selected a Clopay Model 4050 to secure their new entertainment lounge-themed garage, which was completed with a flat screen TV, a copper topped bar and a dining area. Williams Door managed the installation. “Garage Mahal” airs Tuesdays at 9:30pm on the DIY Network.

Finally, Clopay donated an Avante Collection door designed with bronze anodized aluminum and frosted glass for an episode of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” featuring the Cerda family home in Las Vegas. It aired May 10 and the Clopay logo and product were highly visible during the episode.

Lower Home Energy Costs with an Insulated Garage Door, Earn a Tax Credit

Cookson Door Sales of Arizona says homeowners who purchase an energy efficient garage door over the next 21 months will not only save on their heating and cooling bills, they may qualify for up to $1500 in federal tax credits. Click here to down load information.

The February 17, 2009 announcement of the $787 billion stimulus legislation includes energy tax credits to qualifying garage doors that amends, extends and expands the previous Energy Tax credit legislation that was signed on October 3, 2008. The Act entitles eligible homeowners to tax credits for energy savings improvements.

The tax credit is equal to the sum of 30 percent of all qualified energy saving improvements installed in an existing home from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010. The credit applies to the product only (not labor) and the maximum credit for all
of the improvements combined is $1500.

For example, if the garage door cost is $800, the applicable homeowner tax credit is $240. A taxpayer can add windows, entry doors or any other qualified products totaling $1500 in tax credits.

The following summarizes the new Energy Tax Credits now in effect:

● The tax credits now apply to qualifying purchases through the end of 2010 (previously: 2009).

● The tax credit now equals 30% of the product purchase (previously: 10%).

● The maximum credit for qualifying purchases is now $1500 (previously: $500).

● The applicable years are now 2009 and 2010.

● The required U-factor is now 0.30 (previously 0.35). If someone purchased a qualifying door between January 1, 2009 and February 17, 2009, the required U-factor was 0.35, since that was the requirement at the time.

“Tax credits are more valuable than an equivalent tax deduction because a tax credit reduces tax dollar-for-dollar, while a deduction only decreases the amount of income that is taxed,” says Pat Lohse, vice president of residential marketing for Clopay Building Products, the nation’s largest garage door manufacturer.
To be eligible, the installed garage door must meet the following criteria:

● The door must be an insulated garage door installed in 2009 or 2010.

● The door must have an installed U-factor equal or less than 0.30 and there must be a means to control air infiltration at the door perimeter. This U-factor includes doors with or without windows. Doors with non-insulated windows would generally not comply.

● The door must be expected to remain in service for at least five years.

● The garage must be an insulated space.

● The garage must be a part of the taxpayer’s principal U.S. residence.

Garage door dealers should provide a manufacturer’s certification statement for all IRS qualified insulated garage doors along with a breakdown of the cost of the door(s) and the cost of labor at the time of installation. Homeowners do not need to submit a copy with their tax return, but should keep a copy for their records.
Insulated Garage Doors – Energy Savers in Every Season

As the largest moving part on a home, the garage door plays an important role in its overall energy efficiency.
Since attached garages typically share one or two common walls with the house, any hot or cold air that travels through an open door will ultimately reach the living areas adjacent or above. An insulated door helps stabilize temperatures in the garage to help reduce heat losses or gains from the common house walls.

Clopay® garage doors that qualify for the tax credit include:

• Models 4400, 4401, 4300, 4310, 4301, GD2SP, GD2LP, 9200, 9201, 9202, 9203, GD2SU, GD2LU, 9130, 9131, 9132, 9133
Doors with no windows or with 1/2” or 3/4” insulated windows only. Doors with windows other than these do not qualify.

• Models 4050, 4051, 4053, GD1SP, GD1LP, GD1SU, GD1LU.
Solid doors only.

• Coachman® Collection (1 3/8” and 2” base door thickness.)
Solid doors only.

More details and certificates are available at http://www.clopaydoor.com. Additional information is also available at http://www.energystar.gov.

With four manufacturing facilities and 49 distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, Clopay Building Products is North America’s leading manufacturer of residential garage doors and a leader in the industrial door market. Bringing more than 40 years of leadership to the garage door industry, Clopay Building Products maintains a strong family of brands including Clopay®, Holmes Garage Door Company® and Ideal Door®. Since 1996, Clopay is the only garage door manufacturer to hold the Good Housekeeping Seal.

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