In 2011, Sunbelt Glass renovated the entrance of the Alabama Power Company building on the corner of 6th Avenue North and 12th Street North in Birmingham. The Architect was Steve Reeves of SDR Studio, and the new entrance system was built by Special-Lite. Sunbelt replaced the original wooden entrance system with Special-Lite's SL-15 monumental stile and rail doors and a factory made transom frame. P-83434.

Happy New Year! I look forward to serving you again in 2012 with just the right doors for your project. And I'm proud to announce that Mayer Door now represents the unique line of encapsulated fiberglass door and frame components from Universal Pultrusions LLC, which was recently acquired by Special-Lite.

Special-Lite, SL-15 monumental stile and rail doors, P-80870.

Furnished by Mullins Building Products, B'ham, AL

Because of extreme high traffic, the Auburn University the Convention Center and Hotel is a punishing environment for doors. When the building's original contractor-installed doors gave out, the guys in the facilities department decided to replace them with some really tough doors. The experts at Auburn University chose Special-Lite SL-15 heavy-duty, monumental stile and rail doors. These babies are going to last!

Here's a photo of a new Special-Lite SL-17 door being installed in the basement of the Professional Development Center of Decatur (AL) City Schools. Even in older buildings with odd sized openings, retrofit installations are quick and simple when using Special-Lite 10-30 series insert frames and Special-Lite made-to-order doors. For more information about Special-Lite insert frames go to http://special-lite.com/products/framing/retrofit_insert.htm, or visit Special-Lite's home page.

Exterior Doors: 16 Special-Lite SL-20 FRP doors, dark bronze anodized aluminum, Dark Bronze sandstone texture FRP, P-83525

Owner: Birmingham (AL) City Schools

Architect: Davis Architects / Owens & Woods, Birmingham, AL

Contractor: Winter Construction Company, Atlanta, GA

Door Supplier: Wagstaff-Taylor & Associates, Birmingham, AL

Exterior Doors: 17 Special-Lite SL-17 doors, clear anodized aluminum, White FRP, P-79446

Owner: Birmingham (AL) City Schools

Architect: Dorsey Architects & Associates,  Birmingham, AL

Door Supplier: Building Specialties Company, Birmingham, AL

Exterior Doors: 30 Special-Lite SL-17 doors, clear anodized aluminum, Dark Grey FRP, SL-82 flush pulls, P-79953

Exterior Doors: 30 Special-Lite SL-17 doors, clear anodized aluminum, Sandstone FRP, SL-86 flush pulls, P-79313

Owner: Montgomery (AL) Public Schools

Architect: W. L. Bush Architect + Associates, Montgomery, AL

Contractor: Brassfield & Gorrie, Birmingham, AL

Door Supplier: Wagstaff-Taylor & Associates, Birmingham, AL

CMH Architects chose AMBICO Specialized Doors to manufacture two new stainless steel entrance systems for the renovation of Birmingham City Hall. These stainless steel doors and frames combine corrosion protection with the outstanding design and beauty that are appropriate for this monumental building.

When you have a classic, venerable landmark that needs a new entrance, you may not want to install a sleek, modern doorway. But getting a good match for the previous doors can be a problem.