WIN-DOOR LAURELWOOD MILLWORK: Curved frames and trim for fenestration industry Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Laurelwood Millwork Ltd. in Mineseng Ontario has served a specialized niche within the fenestration industry for almost 30 years: Curved wooden frames and trim, including jam extenders and trim for vinyl-frame windows. “We're a simple company,” said founder Rob Rodgers in an interview from the company's 15,000 sq. ft. plant north of Barrie. “We identified a need years ago as a wholesale manufacturer to the trade.” In the the company's earlier years, most of the clients needed the half-round frames for traditional wooden doors and windows – and Laurelwood continues to provide these (including custom orders) for builders and renovators requiring them. Things shifted in the 1990s with the advent of vinyl frames – but Rodgers said his organization adapted, and provided the re- quired extenders, as well as providing appealing wooden trim. “The business has managed to flourish in a challenging mar- ket,” Rodgers said. “We found that sticking to our niche in the market allowed our customers to purchase their transoms from a neutral source.” “The way we’ve maintained our customers has been through getting it right the first time. The fact that we can get it done quickly is just a bonus.” For more information, see laurelwoodmillwork.com, email info@laurelwoodmillwork.com or phone (705) 737-5315. Laurelwood Manufactures for prehangers curved transoms with wood & UPVC foam exteriors as well as wooden interior curved casings. 1509 Snow Valley Rd, Minesing, ON L0L 1Y3 Phone: 705-737-5315 www.laurelwoodmillwork.com The Canadian Design and Construction Report — April-May 2015 – 21