Surface Texture
Superior Oak, Mahogany and Smooth skin techniques with “High Definition Panel Embossments” provides an authentic looking stained wood or smooth finish. We capture and feel the warm texture of real wood without the disadvantages of wood door natural deterioration.
Composite Rails on all Edges
Rot resistant composite rails are waterproof to prevent moisture from entering the door core. The bottom composite rail is designed to accommodate a large range of door sweeps. A Mennie door will never splinter like wood or delaminate like steel. The World’s first PVC wrap LVL and Tongue-in-Grove rail locking system with a full-length composite style. It makes the slab fully waterproof and the strongest man-made fiberglass door.
LVL Lumber Components
We use laminated veneer lumber (LVL) on both sides of our door for uniform dimensions and moisture resistance. Components are reliable, stress-free, and stronger than traditional lumber components so they won’t warp like wood. Our extended LVL rail allows for an extensive range of door lock hardware installation, and because it is full length of 4~5 inch LVL, it provides extra security against forced entry.
Door Core
Our 100% High-Density CFC-Free doors provide 6 times the insulation of traditional wood doors. The advanced PU door core material also adds to the doors sound proofing.
Panel Design
Both our EXECUTIVE panel and RECESSED panel doors easily meet both the demanding contractor and customer concerns. The elegantly detailed architectural panels feature deep shadow lines that add to any home’s strong curb appeal.
Heavy Duty Aluminum Channel Mull Posts
Elite Residential uses heavy duty aluminum channel reinforced mull posts that provide the highest levels of safety, security and longevity. Our latch points are set directly through 1/8” high strength aluminum that provided unparalleled strength and security.
HOW WE BUILD AND DESIGN OUR SYSTEMS
With your safety, security and energy efficiency in mind, Elite Residential only designs and builds single door entry systems. Why? It’s simply the most secure design. It’s what we do best.
Elite uses premium reinforced .125” aluminum channel mull posts as part of its entry systems to deliver unmatched levels of both security and service life for your entry system.
Laminated Veneer Lumber Frames
Elite Residential fiberglass doors are built around a laminated veneer frame that delivers the highest strength in the industry. Laminated veneer components are used in structural building beams due to their strength and stability. We use this exact technology when specifying our fiberglass doors to deliver you years of door strength, integrity and security.
Continuous Header Design
Our systems use continuous header design and assembly to deliver a completely integrated door system that is the strongest and most stable design and assembly approach available. Many door systems are comprised of two or three boxes (one for the door, one or two for the sidelites) that are simply stapled together. Our continuous header system ensures that your entry door system is built to withstand years of use without shifting or losing its structural strength and security, with all key structural components precisely fitted and secured.
Heavy Duty Aluminum Channel Mull Posts
Elite Residential uses heavy duty aluminum channel reinforced mull posts that provide the highest levels of safety, security and longevity. Our latch points are set directly through 1/8” high strength aluminum that provided unparalleled strength and security.
Tempered and Laminated Security Glass
Our systems use tempered glass for added safety and security and we can also provide safety laminated glass, an additional level of anti-intrusion in accordance with ANSI Z97.1 standards.
Anodized Aluminum Adjustable Sills
Elite Residential uses premium anodized aluminum composite thresholds for years of rot free performance.
Premium Brass & Stainless Steel Ball Bearing Hinges
Our premium hinges will provide years of uncompromising rust free performance with finely machined ball bearing shafts and pins. There is a wide range of ball bearing hinges, Elite only uses the very best, and they are always a standard feature.
No Wick Weather Seal
Elite Residential uses only ‘no wick’ weather seal for our entry systems. ‘No wick’ simply means that the seal cannot absorb moisture so your door will not stick during periods where the door may be exposed to wet conditions followed by sudden freezing.
No Wood, No Rot
Elite Residential Fiberglass Entry Systems use only fiberglass, composite and aluminum components for years of reliable service and performance in any kind of exterior exposure. Many other systems use wood components wrapped in various materials which, if exposed to water, will swell and eventually decay. Elite uses only composite materials to deliver no wood, no rot.