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    <title type="text">Why PCA Doors are the Last Screen Door You'll Ever Buy</title>
    <summary type="html">In this blog, we'll walk you through why we think PCA Screen Doors are the best in the industry. We...</summary>
    <published>2019-11-06T09:13:00-06:00</published>
    <updated>2019-11-06T10:36:32-06:00</updated>
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    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;You can probably tell that we really believe in what we sell here at US Building Products. Not just because they’re all built right here in the United States, but because they’re also a high quality product. Everything we sell in our online store, we keep in our brick and mortar office. Our PCA Screen Door, specifically, is what protects our wooden front door from our Valley Forge-like winters.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;            One thing you can count on in the Susquehanna Valley of Upstate New York is a lot of wind. While we’re accustomed to wearing hats, scarves, boots, and winter jackets, it’s much more difficult to dress a building for seasonal weather – which is why we leave it up even over the Summer. A PCA Door’s main defense against strong gusts of wind is the Albright or &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/accessories/door-handles/tasman-handle" target="_blank"&gt;Tasman Door Handle&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/tasman_handle.jpg" alt="Tasman Handle from PCA"&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tasman Handle from PCA&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/accessories/door-handles/albright-handle" target="_blank"&gt;The Albright Handle&lt;/a&gt;, our most popular handle, features an inside lock which will keep your door shut even on the windiest of days all while looking great at the same time. Our even more secure Tasman Handle is lockable from the outside as well, and even features a heavy duty deadbolt which will keep the door shut from weather, intruders, and whatever else life throws at it. These locks keep your door from swinging out on its hinges, which brings us to the next layer of damage protection your PCA door is equipped with.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/Albright_white_screen_550px.jpg" alt="Albright Handle from PCA"&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Albright Handle from PCA&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most screen doors are hung on 2 or 3 hinges, much like a typical entryway door. This works for heavy wooden doors, but it can be the death of a screen door. When a door is fitted on only smaller hinges, the hinges are more likely to warp and bend if the door is left open in the wind. PCA saw this problem and decided to do something about it. After all, their doors are supposed to be “the last screen door you’ll ever buy”, and that should apply to most of the structural hardware as well. In response, PCA decided to use a ‘&lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/accessories/installation-components/81-piano-hinge-powder-coat" target="_blank"&gt;Piano Hinge&lt;/a&gt;’ – a hinge that spans the entire height of a door for added strength and durability. No more sagging screen doors. The Piano Hinge also reduces squeaking when operating the door, as well as providing a cleaner appearance by running the full length of the screen door.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To see a PCA Door Installation with a Piano Hinge, &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRAxKtG4ZBQ" target="_blank"&gt;click here!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Should you choose some PCA French Doors, you’ll still be able to use a Piano Hinge and our Albright Handle or Tasman Handle, you’ll just need PCA’s patented astragal. A PCA French Screen Door is just as secure as a single PCA Door with &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/accessories/french-doors/astragal" target="_blank"&gt;PCA’s no-post astragal system&lt;/a&gt;. The two door panels simply lock into one-another with two locking pegs which go deep into each door’s frame, meaning they’ll never separate unless you do so yourself.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-FD.jpg" alt="PCA French Doors with Astragal Kit Installed"&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;PCA French Doors with Astragal Kit Installed&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are a lot of reasons a PCA Screen Door is “the last screen door you’ll ever buy”. To recap, the Albright Handle and Tasman Handle should leave your door locked and latched even in very strong winds. In the unlikely event that your door does get left open, a gust of wind will probably not bend the hinges, as PCA doors only use one hinge per door! The Piano Hinge was created specifically to prevent against hinges warping and door sag. Third, the French Door Astragal kit will keep your PCA French Screen Doors locked together until &lt;i&gt;you&lt;/i&gt; decide it’s time to open them up.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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    <title type="text">PCA Screen Doors Gallery</title>
    <summary type="html">This week, we thought we’d do something a little different on the blog. We love keeping our...</summary>
    <published>2019-10-21T10:15:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-21T12:31:04-05:00</updated>
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    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;This week, we thought we’d do something a little different on the blog. We love keeping our customers informed, however sometimes it’s nice to just sit back and look at some aesthetically pleasing pictures. So without further ado, here is a gallery of some of our favorite PCA Door installations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-1.jpg" data-image="hn8nosoaquhe"&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Here in upstate NY, we love our wood cabins. A darker Hyde Park Screen Door fits this rustic feel perfectly.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-2.jpg" data-image="rjxxybff8lcu"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;PCA Screen Doors like this white Westmore French Screen Door look very good next to white vinyl railing. Speaking of white vinyl railing, have you seen our Fairway line?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-3.jpg" data-image="zmpxn6saign2"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Even the pool house needs a screen door that finishes the look. This white Westmore Screen Door is no exception.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-4.jpg" data-image="anivu18e1fky"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;A screened in porch is really just an extension of your home. If your windows have even, square grilles, why can’t the screen door 3 feet away from them? That’s why PCA makes so many different styles – to fit your home.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-FD-2.jpg" data-image="u8lbsir2wh5l"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;The light colored brick makes this addition of white Portofino French Screen Doors a great choice.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-FD-3.jpg" data-image="i0g5290divtk"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;If your house’s trim and windows are already white, it makes perfect sense to go with a pair of white Oak Park French Screen Doors – one of our most popular models!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-FD-4.jpg" data-image="rmd4a9ojoffp"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;This regal screened-in porch uses two Highland Park French Screen Doors to tie it all together. We could look at this picture all day.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-FD-5.jpg" data-image="8ia5kq4ytj6h"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;If the sun is as hot as it is bright in this picture, having a screened in porch to get some fresh air in the shade seems crucial! We love how these folks used a dark Canoe Creek French Screen Door to finish the look.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Any questions about how PCA Doors could be added to your home? Feel free to give Theresa a call at 1-800-284-5194 ext. 292 and she'd be happy to help!&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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    <title type="text">All About Fairway Architectural Railing Systems</title>
    <summary type="html"> If you’ve been following along on our blogroll, you’ve probably noticed that we’re always proud to...</summary>
    <published>2019-10-15T09:28:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T12:00:36-05:00</updated>
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    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been following along on our blogroll, you’ve probably noticed that we’re always proud to sell high quality building materials made in America. If you haven’t been following along on our blog roll, you’ve probably noticed you’re on usbuildingproducts.com, which is also pretty self-explanatory. The Fairway Railing we carry is no exception to this rule. They pride themselves on their three main tenets: being smart, architecturally significant, and safe.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Smart&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Fairway is the authority on railing. Though they certainly could, they don’t want to divert energy on manufacturing any other building product because they feel that it might take away from the precision craftsmanship that goes into making their railings. They want their railing to be installed in smart places that make sense, often creating space and a view at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Architecturally Significant&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It was important for Fairway to recognize that the railing that creates the view also needs to be architecturally significant to that view as well. Whether it’s on a patio, balcony, or protecting a staircase, the railing needs to add something to that scene. Fairway offers many different designs of vinyl railing in order to perfectly fit the view you want to encapsulate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Safe&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most of all, Fairway Railing is safe. They know that your friends, family, and other loved ones will potentially be leaning or in some other way putting their weight on these railings. As a building material, vinyl tends to get a bad rap. Most people just assume the vinyl is the standalone material holding the railing or fencing up, when it’s actually supported by wood. Fairway Railing uses vinyl to basically wrap the wooden post and protect it, because vinyl doesn’t decay nearly as quickly as a piece of wood does – even if the wood has a deck finish and polyurethane coat. With a solid wood base, the horizontal frame and balusters safely hold the weight as you lean on them to take in the view you’ve created.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;…and Customizable!&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Fairway also offers many different ways to customize your railing with post caps, baluster types, and even glass panes. Thinking about installing railing at your home? Head on over to the Fairway section of our site at &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/vinyl-railings"&gt;https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/vinyl-railings&lt;/a&gt; for more information and product info!&lt;/p&gt;
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    <title type="text">All About Ferche Millwork and Molding</title>
    <summary type="html">Here at US Building Products, we take pride in selling high quality building materials made right...</summary>
    <published>2019-09-23T13:27:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T13:30:01-05:00</updated>
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    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;Here at US Building Products, we take pride in selling high quality building materials made right here in the United States. That’s why we’re so proud to offer molding from Ferche Millwork.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;History and Values&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ferche’s humble beginnings starting at their very own mill in Rice, Minnesota in 1958. Ferche holds themselves to the highest standards when it comes to the lumber, tools, and practices they use to make the highest quality molding in North America.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ferche is confident that their small town roots, midwestern work ethic, and dedication to their craft is what sets them apart from other millworkers. These are certainly some core values we can really get behind!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Product&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ferche makes over 13,000 products each year, so they’re used to both the bigger jobs and the smaller ones. In 2018 alone, Ferche produced…&lt;br&gt;•1308 unique solid interior jambs in 36 species&lt;br&gt;•2047 casing profiles in 35 species&lt;br&gt;•767 base patterns in 31 species&lt;br&gt;•201 different astragals in 32 species.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Everybody likes something a little different, and their interior design reflects that. Ferche realized this and knew it had an opportunity to become a high quality one-stop-shop for solid molding and veneered products.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Not sure if Ferche would have the species or cut you’re looking for? Stop worrying. Ferche typically creates moldings in red oak, poplar, hard maple, soft maple, superior alder, knotty alder, yellow birch, cherry, hickory, mahogany, walnut, white oak, and sapele. Don’t see the wood species you’re looking for? Ferche also offers a wide range of custom wood species to fit almost any style.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Finishing Touches&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ferche firmly believes in sanding their product. Here’s what the Ferche website says on their sanded finish,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sanding is a critical step in any good finished millwork job – regardless of whether it’s solvent or water based finish.  In many applications, water based stain &amp; top coats are quickly replacing solvent-borne finishes. The move toward water based finishes has a dramatic effect on wood (fiber). Wood fiber absorbs water then expands; causing the grain to rise and fur up…&lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;The industry’s leading finish product brands agree that sanding is the key to a quality finish.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Gallery&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Still not sure if Ferche is the right millworker for your molding? Take a look at some of our favorite images from real homes below.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="/images/Blog/Ferche-1.jpg"&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Now imagine these rooms without Ferche molding. The old saying is right: you don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone!&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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    <title type="text">PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors are Not Your Average Door</title>
    <summary type="html">US Building Products is proud to offer PCA Products aluminum doors that are made to stand the test...</summary>
    <published>2018-08-15T12:40:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T12:43:18-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
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      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
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    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/"&gt;US Building Products&lt;/a&gt; is proud to offer &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors"&gt;PCA Products aluminum doors&lt;/a&gt; that are made to stand the test of time. Functionality, durability and beauty meet in this simple and beloved product. Screen doors are featured in households and businesses across the country, from urban to rural, old to new. Yet PCA Products aluminum doors stand apart from other doors. With customizable features and a Limited Lifetime Warranty, PCA Products are longer lasting and better quality than many other options on the market today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://blog.usbuildingproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/unnamed.jpg" alt="PCA Screen Doors" width="230" height="738"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What gives? Not much on a PCA Products screen door…&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The PCA Products team knows that life is tough and people are hard on their screen doors, so they’ve made their aluminum doors as durable as they can be. Featuring a standard pool and patio fiberglass mesh screen with an option to upgrade to a pet-proof PetScreen or SuperScreen, your screen will resist wear and tear for years to come.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The door itself is made to withstand up to 500 pounds of pressure without breaking, bending or warping. With a Thru-Lock system that ensures overall strength, self-locking spline to prevent screen blowouts, adjustable bug sweep and ultra-fine 20/20 screen mesh to prevent insects from invading your home, a tough kick plate and more, PCA Products aluminum doors are built with a tested and refined system to ensure years of functionality.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Wooden doors can become warped and require regular maintenance. Other aluminum doors are made with cross member welds that can crack over time. Only PCA has spent years of careful testing and experimentation to produce the product we market today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Reliability&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The USBP Team is proud to offer such an amazing product to our customers. The PCA Team provides the best customer service and support for every door they make, and they back all of their products with a &lt;a href="http://www.pcaproducts.com/the-pca-difference/the-pca-screen-enclosure-warranty/"&gt;Limited Lifetime warranty&lt;/a&gt;. If PCA’s inspections reveal that your door was made with defective workmanship or materials, they will repair or replace the door free of charge. When you buy a PCA Product, you’ll enjoy years of support.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Doors from PCA Products just aren’t like other doors. PCA has been handcrafting doors in the United States for over 25 years. The PCA Team is proud of their product and their history, and they want to continue offering high quality, beautiful screen doors for decades to come. To find out more about how a screen door from PCA Products can enhance your home, &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/usbp/contact"&gt;contact us&lt;/a&gt; today or browse the many &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors"&gt;PCA Products on the US Building Products website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/O6lAPk8RMsA" target="_blank"&gt;See the Exclusive Lock-Thru System in Action&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</content>
  </entry>
  <entry xml:base="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/The-Importance-of-Strong-Screen-Door-Hardware">
    <id>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/The-Importance-of-Strong-Screen-Door-Hardware</id>
    <title type="text">The Importance of Strong Screen Door Hardware</title>
    <summary type="html"> Are you living with a shoddy old screen door? Is it sagging and warped? Does it take away from the...</summary>
    <published>2018-01-08T13:18:00-06:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T13:21:15-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
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    <content type="html">&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-Porch.png"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Are you living with a shoddy old screen door? Is it sagging and warped? Does it take away from the beauty of your otherwise elegant home? You may already be thinking about buying a new one…&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simply replacing a screen door, however, isn’t enough. If you pick the wrong one, you’ll find yourself shopping for a new one in another few years. You need a sturdy screen door that’s built to withstand daily wear and tear, lasting far longer than just a few years.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What many homeowners don’t understand, though, is that weak hardware can cause their screen doors to fall apart quickly. Because many people don’t know the importance of quality screen door hardware, they find themselves replacing screen doors more often than they’d like.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors"&gt;PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors&lt;/a&gt; are equipped with high-quality components that will last for years to come. Here’s a few reasons why they’re much better than your average screen door.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Durable Piano Hinges&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Because you open and close them so often, screen door hinges don’t last as long as you’d like. After all, they can only take so much abuse. Poorly constructed hinges will fall apart even faster.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors feature a &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors"&gt;solid piano hinge&lt;/a&gt; that runs the full length of the door frame, making it durable enough to withstand all of the opening and closing you do.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wood Pile Lined Z-Bar&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Nothing is worse than a screen door that makes a horrific crashing noise overtime it closes. The reason this happens, though, is that most screen doors have aluminum bars along the top of their frames.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA Products Aluminum Screen Door, on the other hand, feature &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/accessories/installation-components/3680-zbar"&gt;wooden z-bars&lt;/a&gt; specifically designed to reduce noise. Instead of slamming up against your door frame, these screen doors close gently and quietly.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sturdy Handles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Aside from hinges, your screen door’s handle is the most susceptible to damage. It is often grabbed, twisted and used haphazardly as you and your children enter the house.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For that reason, you need a &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/accessories/door-handles"&gt;screen door handle&lt;/a&gt; that will last. The handles on PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors are both heavy-duty and rust-resistant, ensuring that yours will last as long as you need them to. With a number of in-swinging, locking and ergonomic options, PCA products has a screen door handle to suit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;High-Quality Closer Tube&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The closer tube, which is the cylindrical metal part at the top, makes your door close automatically on its own. When it becomes unhinged, your door will flap around in the wind on its own. Anyone who has a screen door that is constantly open understands the frustration of a broken closer tube.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Luckily, PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors are equipped with a stainless steel bracket that won’t unfasten on you, guaranteeing that your door stays in strong working condition.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;French Door Hardware&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you were to buy French screen doors, you’d usually need to buy an extra post that runs down the middle of both halves. It costs more money and divides your doorway in two.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA Products, however, offers a French Door Astragal Kit that enables you to buy French doors without the added expense or inconvenience. With &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/french-doors"&gt;PCA Products French doors&lt;/a&gt;, you can have a beautiful doorway without limiting the size of objects that can move through it.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
  </entry>
  <entry xml:base="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/Sag-No-More-Prevent-Screen-Door-Sagging-With-PCA-Products-Aluminum-Screen-Doors">
    <id>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/Sag-No-More-Prevent-Screen-Door-Sagging-With-PCA-Products-Aluminum-Screen-Doors</id>
    <title type="text">Sag No More – Prevent Screen Door Sagging With PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors</title>
    <summary type="html"> You may be surprised to hear that your screen door is one of the most vulnerable parts of your...</summary>
    <published>2017-10-24T13:14:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T13:18:14-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </contributor>
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    <content type="html">&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-Porch.png"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You may be surprised to hear that your screen door is one of the most vulnerable parts of your home. Think about it, though. You use your screen door every day. Whether you’re coming in the front door or walking out to the back yard, you’re using your screen door. It’s completely exposed to the elements and slams behind your children every time they run in and out of the house. Over time, your screen door starts to deteriorate and sag.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In order to prevent sagging, it is important that you find yourself a screen door that’s built to last. The hinges, in particular, need to be sturdy enough to live through the wear and tear of everyday life. Without a strong knowledge of hinge options, however, it can be difficult to find a screen door that suits your needs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Luckily, PCA Products offers Aluminum Screen Doors that are designed to stand the test of time. These doors have several features that ensure you’ll never have to worry about your screen door sagging again. With specially-designed piano hinges, an elegant appearance and a lifetime warranty, PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors are some of the best screen doors on the market.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-Diagram.jpg"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA Products Aluminum screen door features (Advantage 500)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Here are a few great things about PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sturdy Piano Hinges for a More Durable Product&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most screen doors start to sag because their hinges aren’t built to handle stress. Over time, weak hinges start to shift out of place. As a result, you end up with a droopy, sad-looking screen door.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors, however, are equipped with the same style of hinges used to support a heavy piano lid. They are specially designed to distribute weight evenly and prevent the sagging that would normally occur. Additionally, the sturdy construction of PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors prevent the doorframe from warping over time.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Squeaky Clean Appearance (Without the Squeaky Sound)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There’s nothing worse than a screen door that starts to creak as it gets old. Who wants to hear an obnoxious, squeaky sound every time someone walks into the house?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors, you won’t have to worry about your hinges creaking. In addition to being the sturdiest mounting method, piano hinges create far less noise than normal screen door hinges. Because PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors run the full length of the door frame, they look fantastic too!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simple Installation and Lifetime Warranty&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Although piano hinges are much sturdier, they don’t require special knowledge to install! Having a strong and durable screen door only takes a tiny of work. Whether you are hanging the door or having a contractor do it for you, installing a PCA Products Aluminum Screen Door is a piece of cake. PCA makes it so easy!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On top of that, all &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors"&gt;PCA Products Aluminum Screen Doors&lt;/a&gt; feature a limited lifetime warranty. While you can be sure that your PCA Products Aluminum Screen Door is built to last, the limited lifetime warranty ensures that you’ll enjoy a high-quality screen door for years to come.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
  </entry>
  <entry xml:base="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/3-Reasons-To-Add-French-Screen-Doors-To-Your-Home">
    <id>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/3-Reasons-To-Add-French-Screen-Doors-To-Your-Home</id>
    <title type="text">3 Reasons To Add French Screen Doors To Your Home</title>
    <summary type="html">For centuries, adding French style doors has been a way to transform homes of all styles....</summary>
    <published>2017-09-06T13:09:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T13:13:52-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
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    <content type="html">&lt;img src="/images/Blog/FSD5.png"&gt;&lt;p&gt;For centuries, adding French style doors has been a way to transform homes of all styles.  Architects, designers and homeowners everywhere love French screen doors for their ability to let natural light in, allow fresh air to flow, and to provide a view of the surrounding environment.  &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/french-doors"&gt;PCA Products aluminum French screen doors&lt;/a&gt; look great and can be the perfect addition to a living space for all of the aforementioned reasons.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Many homeowners don’t realize just how beneficial French screen doors can be.  In addition to being a great alternative to standard-style exterior doors or windows, French screen doors are an easy way to add value to a home.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever considered adding French screen doors to your home but haven’t yet made the commitment, here are a few reasons why you should:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;French screen doors Add Curb Appeal To Any House&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; It is no secret that a potential buyer’s first impression often determines whether or not they buy a home.  For this reason, homeowners often spend tens of thousands of dollars making the front of their house look good.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;French screen doors are an affordable way to give your home a slick and elegant face that’s sure to impress any potential buyer.  There’s something about French screen doors that make a home’s exterior much more inviting and appealing to someone looking to purchase a house.  Your house will also look immediately stunning to neighbors and visitors as they pull into the driveway.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;They Make Rooms Feel Larger&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; French screen doors don’t only improve the exterior of a house, but can also completely transform interiors as well.  Whereas normal doors and windows often minimize the amount of light that’s let into a space, French screen doors allow much more sunshine into a screen room or enclosed porch.  In turn, French screen doors work to make rooms feel more spacious and less cluttered.  Who doesn’t dream of having an unobstructed view where they can look out onto their property?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Those homeowners who add French screen doors to the back of their home enjoy having the ability to leave their backdoors open, letting both sunshine and a cool summer breeze into their house.  Instead of making the kitchen, living or dining room feel cooped-up and claustrophobic, the addition of a French screen doors to an enclosed porch or entry way can give these rooms a certain airy and open quality.  Those who add French screen doors to their interior of their homes are impressed by how much larger their house feels.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;French screen doors Can Be Customized To Fit Your Taste&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors"&gt;US Building Products&lt;/a&gt; team is happy to offer PCA Products aluminum French screen doors with numerous customizable options, ensuring that your new doors will match your home perfectly.  Almost every aspect of the door can be personalized to suit your needs.  This includes ornamental accessories that can be added to the design of your French screen doors for extra flare.  With dozens of design options, you can be sure that your French screen doors will match the overall style of your home.  Additionally, customizable locks, handles and hardware, are available ensuring that your doors are as safe as they are stylish.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-Family-Owned.jpg"&gt;</content>
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  <entry xml:base="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blog/Contractor-Financing-Now-Available-with-BlueTarp-Financial-Partnership">
    <id>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blog/Contractor-Financing-Now-Available-with-BlueTarp-Financial-Partnership</id>
    <title type="text">Contractor Financing Now Available with BlueTarp Financial Partnership</title>
    <summary type="html">US Building Products is thrilled to offer the strength and convenience of BlueTarp Contractor...</summary>
    <published>2017-05-15T11:48:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T12:00:25-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </contributor>
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    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;US Building Products is thrilled to offer the strength and convenience of &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/usbp/payment-options"&gt;BlueTarp Contractor Financing&lt;/a&gt;. Now, contractors will have access to robust online tools to better manage your business, as well as BlueTarp’s top-notch customer service team, and options for larger lines of credit and flexible payment terms to meet job-specific needs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are freeing up our customers to work smarter, not harder. BlueTarp offers 24/7 access to purchasing activity and available credit, along with simple, convenient online tools that allow you to track purchases and pay online.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Now, you may be wondering: “Yea, but what do I have to do?” &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/usbp/payment-options"&gt;Answer: Apply online&lt;/a&gt;! Once approved, simply purchase as you normally do. You’ll maintain the same credit line and terms, however, with BlueTarp, we now gain the flexibility to offer larger lines and longer terms should you require them in the future.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We here at US Building Products are partnering with BlueTarp Financial based on the shared goal of strengthening our customer relationship, anticipating needs and exceeding expectations, every time.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry xml:base="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/Extend-the-Pleasures-of-your-Home-with-French-Screen-Doors">
    <id>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/Extend-the-Pleasures-of-your-Home-with-French-Screen-Doors</id>
    <title type="text">Extend the Pleasures of your Home with French Screen Doors</title>
    <summary type="html"> One of the joys of summer has always been the easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle of the season,...</summary>
    <published>2017-05-14T13:03:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T13:08:18-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
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&lt;img src="/images/Blog/FSD1.jpg"&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the joys of summer has always been the easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle of the season, allowing homeowners to throw open doors and windows and let the warm air and cooling breezes inside. There is also the constant in and out traffic flow so common to families with active children. What is better than planning a backyard meal?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;img src="/images/Blog/FSD2.jpg"&gt;&lt;p&gt;All of these activities benefit from doors that open wide and withstand lots of use. There’s almost nothing prettier, or more traditional, than a set of French doors to frame a pretty landscape and allow easy access in both directions. One challenge with standard French door installations is that screening to deter flying insects and crawling critter invasions is not always a simple matter. The main attraction of double opening doors is the expanse of uninterrupted space they offer, both for sight lines and actual “navigation.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Typical screen door options are not always user friendly; whether your French doors are the home’s architectural highlight or simply a convenient feature of a screened porch, pool enclosure or freestanding garden structure. While retractable screens can be effective solutions for traditional French doors, they are not always architecturally appropriate. Even though they can be almost “invisible” when closed and tucked out of the way to one side, they are sometimes difficult to latch and subject to misuse and operational mishaps. They are a decidedly contemporary solution and do nothing to enhance traditional or period architecture. Commonly, plastic parts are easily bent, magnets break and installation can be difficult even for a professional. Seasonal cleaning can be a chore.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;One should also note that while wooden screen doors may provide a more traditional architectural solution; they are bulky, require regular maintenance, and they may also difficult to install in a double-door frame. Wooden screens may sag, warp, splinter and need periodic refinishing. And, while a stabilizing center post can be installed to increase strength, the same post decreases function and appeal.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The PCA Product Solution&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;img src="/images/Blog/FSD3.jpg"&gt;&lt;p&gt;The better idea for almost any screen installation, but especially for French double doors, is a durable, strong and efficient aluminum screen door designed to complement and enhance the esthetics and the convenience of your home. US Building Products offers handcrafted custom &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/french-doors" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;PCA screen doors&lt;/a&gt; that can be custom designed to project any look you desire — from simple to artistic to “proper” historic styles. PCA screen doors are available in five standard powder-coated colors and almost unlimited options for customizing your double doors. You can design in-swing or out-swing doors, and there are numerous latching, locking and ornamental options. For your convenience and your pet’s comfort, there are also pet door screening options.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Every PCA screen product is crafted to the highest standards of quality, designed for maximum beauty and efficiency. Your double-door screens will serve you well, either as stand-alone doors, or installed in tandem with your working French doors. They resist weather damage and extend your outdoor living options throughout the seasons. Give us a call at  1-800-284-5194 to find the perfect set of doors. With serviceable and attractive double door screens you can enjoy both your home’s interior and exterior with equal ease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/FSD4.jpg"&gt;</content>
  </entry>
  <entry xml:base="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blog/Who-ll-Let-the-Dogs-Out">
    <id>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blog/Who-ll-Let-the-Dogs-Out</id>
    <title type="text">Who’ll Let the Dogs Out?</title>
    <summary type="html">There is almost nothing more inviting than when you spot your favorite pet standing...</summary>
    <published>2017-02-17T12:50:00-06:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T12:53:34-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
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    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;There is almost nothing more inviting than when you spot your favorite pet standing enthusiastically at the door when you get home from a long day. That’s probably why we spend so much time and money spoiling our pets with treats and toys. Owning a dog can be an immensely rewarding situation. It can also cause you plenty of headaches.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Your opinion of your dog tends to change considerably when it begins to whine at 4 a.m. and you have to get up out of bed to let it out. How many times have you stubbed your toe, knocked something over, or not been able to get back to sleep after letting the dog back in?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-Dog.jpg"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA Products Screen doors with pet doors make people and pets happy!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;One solution that can keep you from having to stop what you’re doing (or having to climb out of bed) every time your dog needs to go out is to install a &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/accessories/pet-doors"&gt;pet door&lt;/a&gt;. If that’s the route you are leaning towards, you need to consider your options. There are so many options on the market that finding the right fit for your needs could make your head spin.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Some pet doors are nothing but a rubber flap that covers a hole in your door. While this seems like all you may need, you will find that these doors often wear out over time and don’t have any type of seal. Without a seal, what’s stopping unwanted creatures from entering your house at all hours of the day? To keep unwanted creatures out of your house, a stronger pet door material; one that will last over years and years of abuse, is a good start. Getting a door that has a positive seal (or a stop) incorporated into it is advantageous for any homeowner who wants to keep wild animals in the wild.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Once you’ve ascertained what type of door you want, the question then becomes, “where do I install this thing?” Some people have cut holes in their walls or modified their heavy wooden doors to install a pet door. Do you have the expertise and the equipment to do such a major project? Even if you do, do you have the time? Wouldn’t it be easier to be able to get the convenience of strong and reliable pet door, without the hassle? Have you ever considered installing an aluminum screen door?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors"&gt;Aluminum screen doors&lt;/a&gt; that have heavy aluminum frames and piano hinges, like those manufactured by PCA Products, can support pet doors of multiple sizes. Besides the freedom your pets would get from having a door outside, your home will get all the benefits that a PCA Aluminum screen door can bring to your home. &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/accessories/pet-doors"&gt;PCA Products aluminum screen doors are available with the The Magnador&lt;/a&gt; pet door.  The pet door features a two-way hinge, magnets that hold the door in place to keep unwanted debris (among other things) out, while the design itself works in concert with the rest of the door to keep out bugs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-Pet-Door.jpg"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Magnador™ Two-Way Pet Door&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The friendly team at &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/"&gt;usbuildingproducts.com&lt;/a&gt; can assist you to help you find exactly what you need from our catalogue of top-of-the-line and hand-crafted PCA Aluminum screen doors and accessories. For more information, visit us on facebook or call us toll free at (800) 284-5194. You and your pets will be happy you did.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry xml:base="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/PCA-Products-Zeus-Ultimate-Screen-Doors">
    <id>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/PCA-Products-Zeus-Ultimate-Screen-Doors</id>
    <title type="text">PCA Products Zeus Ultimate Screen Doors</title>
    <summary type="html">Familiar design, superior performance! That is why you should keep your eyes peeled for the all new...</summary>
    <published>2016-05-14T12:43:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T12:46:20-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </contributor>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/PCA-Products-Zeus-Ultimate-Screen-Doors" />
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;Familiar design, superior performance!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;That is why you should keep your eyes peeled for the all new &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors"&gt;PCA Products&lt;/a&gt; Zeus screen doors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA’s new line of Zeus doors are a one stop shop with all of the necessary hardware included in the packaging.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA Zeus screen door packages include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Aluminum screen door&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Z-Bar, piano hinge&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Huge sweep&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;EZ pull handle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Closure tube&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;img src="/images/Blog/Zeus-1.png"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA Zeus vs the Competition&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA’s Zeus line of doors continue to offer the quality and features we have all come to appreciate from PCA.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Quiet close and tight seal with PCA’s wool pile lined 1/2 Z-Bar&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Available pre-hung, non-prehung, or slab only&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong full length piano hinge allows smooth operation and years of trouble free use&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Heavy 3” pusher with reinforced side walls&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Heavy aluminum frame will not rot, rust, twist, or splinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;EZ-Pull style handle with comfortable pull action&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pneumatic closure tube – all rust free hardware&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Surface mount bug sweep&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintenance free kick plate system – no unsightly spline&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA Zeus doors are available in five color options: White, Bronze, Ivory, Sandstone, and Clay&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src="/images/Blog/Zeus-2.png"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA – Zeus Colors&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The team at &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/"&gt;US Building Products&lt;/a&gt; will be announcing the availability of the new PCA Zeus doors soon!&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry xml:base="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/PCA-Products-Most-Popular-Aluminum-Screen-Doors">
    <id>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/PCA-Products-Most-Popular-Aluminum-Screen-Doors</id>
    <title type="text">PCA Products – Most Popular Aluminum Screen Doors</title>
    <summary type="html">PCA Products has been manufacturing aluminum screen doors for twenty five years. And, throughout...</summary>
    <published>2016-04-23T12:46:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T12:50:04-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </contributor>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/PCA-Products-Most-Popular-Aluminum-Screen-Doors" />
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;PCA Products has been manufacturing aluminum screen doors for twenty five years. And, throughout the years the following six types of screen doors have become the most popular choices from the more than sixty custom screen door designs available from PCA Products.  All of the &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/popular-models" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;most popular models of PCA Products screen doors&lt;/a&gt; are available at US Building Products.  At least one  of the popular models is bound to compliment the architectural style of your home.  And, all of the PCA Products aluminum screen doors are available in five powder coated colors designed to match the color scheme and style of your project.  Stay tuned as we will review the &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/i-series/i-750" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;I-750&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/p-series/p-100" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;P-100&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/q-series/q-1540" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Q-1540&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/a-series/a-552" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;A-552&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/a-series/a-100" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;A-100&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/a-series/a-500" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;A-500&lt;/a&gt; models of PCA Products aluminum screen doors in future blog posts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;figure&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-Popular-Models.jpg"&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;PCA Products most popular screen doors&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Remember, aluminum screen doors are not all equals, there will be no need to worry about screen blow out, sagging doors, or bugs crawling in under the door with a PCA Screen Door.  All PCA Products items are backed with an exclusive &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/resources/warranty" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Lifetime Limited Warranty&lt;/a&gt; against defects in manufacturing, design and workmanship.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Enjoy the rest of your weekend!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-Patio-Hero.jpg"&gt;
</content>
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  <entry xml:base="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/Enjoy-the-Fresh-Air-with-a-PCA-Products-Screen-CCV-Door">
    <id>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/Enjoy-the-Fresh-Air-with-a-PCA-Products-Screen-CCV-Door</id>
    <title type="text">Enjoy the Fresh Air with a PCA Products Screen CCV Door</title>
    <summary type="html">Spring is here! It’s time to let the fresh air and comfortable breezes back into your home with a...</summary>
    <published>2015-05-11T12:33:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-15T12:39:56-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>US Building Products</name>
      <uri>http://www.usbuildingproducts.com</uri>
      <email>support@usbuildingproducts.com</email>
    </contributor>
    <link rel="alternate" href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/blogroll/Enjoy-the-Fresh-Air-with-a-PCA-Products-Screen-CCV-Door" />
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;Spring is here! It’s time to let the fresh air and comfortable breezes back into your home with a brand new &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors"&gt;PCA aluminum screen door&lt;/a&gt;. Let in the sunshine and gentle sounds of the outdoors, but keep out the bugs and wildlife with a beautiful, functional, lightweight aluminum screen door.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/slKvYZ5FHvs"&gt;Watch a PCA Door easily hold almost 750 lbs!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Durability&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PCA screen doors are not your grandmother’s screen door. PCA leads the charge with doors that never blow out or sag. PCA aluminum screen doors are made to withstand 500 pounds of pressure without becoming warped or damaged and are currently available in 5 powder coated colors and 65 styles. We offer PCA aluminum doors made to match your home’s décor.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Now you can let the kids run in and out of the house all day long without worry. The screen mesh used in PCA screen doors is made to withstand some of the harshest treatment from small children, and the kick plates give your aluminum door extra durability. Have pets? Customize your door to include a perfectly sized pet door for your cat or dog—and &lt;em&gt;never&lt;/em&gt; worry that your dog will push through the screen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Family Owned&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-Family-Owned.jpg"&gt;&lt;p&gt;PCA is a family-owned business in Sevierville, TN. Founded by Stefan Pfeffer 25 years ago, day-to-day operations of PCA are now handled by his son Steve. As a family-run business, PCA knows how it is in a normal household and understands what an important role your screen door plays in your day-to-day life. That’s why they strive to provide the highest quality aluminum screen door at the most reasonable price.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Fit For Your Lifestyle&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Not interested in the traditional screen door look? We over several contemporary designs, perfect for many homes. Browse through our most &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/popular-models"&gt;popular door designs&lt;/a&gt; to see what we can offer your family, or &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/aluminum-screen-doors/custom"&gt;customize your own door&lt;/a&gt; to meet your needs. PCA is constantly rethinking their designs to ensure that they meet the needs of our customers. From single entry to double entry, ornamental to traditional, PCA’s aluminum front doors are beautiful and durable, and an asset to just about any home.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Get Back to Basics&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Remember those warm spring afternoons of childhood, with the sounds of lawn mowers and happy kids drifting through your front door screen? You can have those happy times back, now in your own home. &lt;a href="http://www.usbuildingproducts.com/usbp/contact"&gt;Contact the US Building Products&lt;/a&gt; team to find out more about how your new aluminum screen door can improve your life and your enjoyment of your own home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/Blog/PCA-footer.gif"&gt;</content>
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