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Selecting the Right Entry Door

July 18, 2011
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Your entry door stands up to daily repetitive use by everyone entering and exiting your building, making it an important investment.

And like all other investments, you want your entry door to reach its maximum life before having to invest in a new system, making specifications an important aspect in door selection

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