Home Builder Executive (HBE) recently named Wayne-Dalton as the winner of its 2007 Semiannual Innovation Awards in both the garage door and garage door opener categories. HBE surveys homebuilding professionals – those who have the most knowledge of the homebuilding industry – to determine winners for each category. Wayne-Dalton was also named the winner in both categories last year.

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“We appreciate that building industry professionals recognize our commitment to innovation,” said Bill Earnest, director of marketing and product management at Wayne-Dalton. “It’s a testament to how diligently our in-house research and development team works to support our dedication to making the primary home entry point safe, convenient and stylish.”

HomeBuilder Executive editors considered Wayne-Dalton's Model 9800 and 9700 doors when making their decision about garage doors. Model 9800 garage doors are the first on the market with a fiberglass exterior that looks like wood yet prevents the warping, cracking and rotting common in natural wood doors. The Model 9700 garage door line is the most versatile on the market with 14 styles, 13 colors, and numerous trim, window, and accessory choices. 

When considering garage door openers, the consensus was that Wayne-Dalton’s premiere garage door openers, the exclusive wall-mount idrive® and the traditional ceiling-mount prodrive®, were the most advanced with their many innovative features. Of significant notice was the integration of home-automation Z-Wave® technology into the prodrive opener, which allows it to now be the main entry point for a wireless, automated home.