A composite trim molding assembly includes a composite outer shell having at least one pressed or molded surface feature and a core disposed within the composite outer shell for at least one of strengthening or stiffening the outer shell. The composite trim molding assembly can be configured as a door jamb. For example, the composite outer shell can include a flat jamb, and the at least one pressed or molded surface feature can include a stop. The core can include a protrusion into a cavity formed by the stop. The cavity formed by the stop may also be hollow. The composite outer shell can be molded from a slurry and/or pressed from a flat composite panel. The at least one pressed or molded surface feature can include a surface texture (e.g., a wood grain pattern). The core can include segments fastened together, particle board, and/or fiberboard.

An apparatus for covering a door frame and a door slab perimeter. The apparatus includes a clip having a door frame shield and a door slab perimeter shield which extends from it. The clip has two connector sidewalls extending from the door frame shield towards a building interior. A clip receiver is located at one face of the door frame. The clip receiver is shaped to be complementary to the clip to permit a sealing engagement with it.

An apparatus for covering a door frame and a door slab perimeter. The apparatus includes a clip having a door frame shield and a door slab perimeter shield which extends from it. The clip has two connector sidewalls extending from the door frame shield towards a building interior. A clip receiver is located at one face of the door frame. The clip receiver is shaped to be complementary to the clip to permit a sealing engagement with it.

A door assembly and a frame member for a door assembly. The door assembly may include at least one door panel and a door frame having a plurality of frame members including a header and a pair of side jambs. The invention may also be considered a frame member including a storage compartment. The frame member may include a core; and a top piece adjoining the core to form a structural member. The core and the top piece may be a composite of cellulosic material and at least one other material. The top piece may be a two-piece top piece and may include hollow cavities. Also disclosed are door jamb frame members and mullion frame members.

A scratch guard assembly for inhibiting an animal from damaging weather stripping on a door includes a member that is positioned against a door jamb having the member being positioned adjacent to weather stripping on the door jamb. The member is comprised of a scratch resistant material to inhibit an animal from being able to scratch the weather stripping beneath the member. The member is comprised of an ultraviolet radiation resistant material to resist being degraded by sunlight. The member is comprised of a thermally expansive material to withstand extreme temperatures. A plurality of fasteners is each extendable through the member to engage the door jamb to retain the member on the door jamb.

A scratch guard assembly for inhibiting an animal from damaging weather stripping on a door includes a member that is positioned against a door jamb having the member being positioned adjacent to weather stripping on the door jamb. The member is comprised of a scratch resistant material to inhibit an animal from being able to scratch the weather stripping beneath the member. The member is comprised of an ultraviolet radiation resistant material to resist being degraded by sunlight. The member is comprised of a thermally expansive material to withstand extreme temperatures. A plurality of fasteners is each extendable through the member to engage the door jamb to retain the member on the door jamb.

A fenestration system includes a chassis formed from left and right chassis stiles, and top and bottom chassis rails. The left and right chassis stiles having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. The top and bottom chassis rails having an outside longitudinal groove, an outside longitudinal ridge, an inside longitudinal groove and an inside longitudinal ridge. Outside stile covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis stile. Inside stile covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis stile. Outside rail covers are configured to engage the longitudinal outside groove and the longitudinal outside ridge of the chassis rail. Inside rail covers are configured to engage the inside longitudinal groove and the inside longitudinal ridge of the chassis rail.

A window system for use in windows, sliding glass doors, skylights, casement windows and other openings in a building. The window system enables different windows of the same building to be individually customized for different impacts of coastal area weather and security concerns and also have the same external appearance despite employing various window protection steps. Panels, interior or exterior, are secured to the header and sill. Windows may be covered with exterior panels or include interior panels or impact resistant glass when the window is high on the building, or where security is a concern Windows including casement windows and other building penetrations may also accommodate interior panels, in combination with exterior protection. The window framing may have a uniform exterior appearance, notwithstanding different levels of protection.

A window system for use in windows, sliding glass doors, skylights, casement windows and other openings in a building. The window system enables different windows of the same building to be individually customized for different impacts of coastal area weather and security concerns and also have the same external appearance despite employing various window protection steps. Panels, interior or exterior, are secured to the header and sill. Windows may be covered with exterior panels or include interior panels or impact resistant glass when the window is high on the building, or where security is a concern Windows including casement windows and other building penetrations may also accommodate interior panels, in combination with exterior protection. The window framing may have a uniform exterior appearance, notwithstanding different levels of protection.

A door system and a method of making a door system including a metal door, a metal door frame for the metal door, and one or more door frame seals. The metal door and the metal door frame each include a steel outer surface with a first metal layer in contact with and that encapsulates or covers the steel outer surface, and a second metal layer in contact with and that encapsulates or covers the first metal layer. The first metal layer is different from the second metal layer. The first metal layer can be optional. The door frame seals are located on the metal door frame and provide conductivity between the metal door and the metal door frame. The door system preferably has an acceptable sound transmission class rating and RF shielding properties.