Wood window & dod

market is anticipated to continue for both windows and doors. The forecast for this year of a 26.4 million window demand is expected to increase to 27.1 million in 1990. Patio door use is pegged to reach 3.4 million this year and extend to 3.6 million next year. Increases of 5% to 150/o are anticipated annually for the next few years.

Story at a Glance

New construction, repair & remodeling increase window & door use. .. high end models popular. .. strong demand will continue into '90s.

million units expected to be used. Interior door demand in 1990 is projected to be 23 million units, nearly 100/o above the level anticipated to be reached this year. Exterior door use is likely to follow with an increase of llo/o to 4 million.

A strong repair and remodeling

Exterior hinged door sales for repair and remodeling will no doubt reach 3.8 million units this year with at least 4 million used in 1990. The repair and remodeling market demand for interior doors will increase to 9.7 million this year and climb to 10.1 million units next year. With an active repair and remodeling market forecast to continue for several years, exterior and interior door