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News Release from: GAP | Subject: Woodgrain doors record return rate
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 July 2008
GAP woodgrain doors record return rate:
nil
21,000 panels have been made but not one has been returned for warping, cracking or bubbling.
Since leading home improvement stockist and door panel manufacturer GAP started producing woodgrain doors with its exclusive Heat Shield technology in May 2007, over 21,000 panels have been made - but not one has been returned for warping, cracking or bubbling Door manufacturers typically have problems with woodgrain foils, which often can't stand up to the British climate
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 24 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Using other woodgrain foils we'd probably have 10% of doors returned because of cracking and bubbling, and that was better than most other manufacturers," says Production Manager John Harrop.
"But with Heat Shield we've had no returns for these problems".
GAP exclusively introduced Heat Shield, a specially formulated woodgrain foil, to combat the problems of the past.
It has been designed to absorb less heat so it doesn't expand and contract.
Selling doors with Heat Shield means installers can offer homeowners an attractive woodgrain door which looks good and stays looking good.
"Like many other door panel manufacturers we've tried different ways to help minimise the problems of woodgrain finishes warping and cracking," John continues.
"With Heat Shield we are confident we have finally find the solution".
"It offers our customers a better finish and a door which isn't affected by performance issues.".
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