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Posted By: Eyehi

Marvin windows - 09/23/24 10:47 PM

And doors ….. does anyone have any first hand experience with them ? Looking at essential series double hung windows and 3 pane sliding patio doors ….
Posted By: D.T.

Re: Marvin windows - 09/23/24 11:00 PM

I just put 20k of em in my house. Redid the whole outside exterior. Went with simpson doors. Wish I would have done it a few years earlier before bidenomics, but Im happy with them. I have pictures and single hungs predominantly, and a casement for egress in the basement. Double hungs are more and Im not sure if they are any better. At least not for us. We only need to crack them a bit and the top fixed is fine. Aluminum outside painted black inside. Did drywall returns with walnut sill. Have to finish the roof first. Then i can get back to finishing the interiors of all of them.
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Posted By: Eyehi

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 12:37 AM

Those like great d.t. …. Mine will be for a new house my wife and I are having built …. We r getting double hung with a large slider over the kitchen sink , fiberglass windows with ebony finish …
Posted By: 20scout

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 12:55 AM

Did residential construction for 30 years and just about seen it all. Marvin windows where definitely on the top of my list for quality and customer service although I never needed them. Pricey but you get what you pay for.
Posted By: Eyehi

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 01:12 AM

Thanks for the report 20 scout … we r excited to finally break ground even though material prices are still ridiculous….
Posted By: Jacks

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 01:35 AM

You cant go wrong with marvin. I wouldn’t definitely remember them. I would look at awaning windows for over double hung. No horizontal mullion blocking view and they are less money. Still plenty of draft when open.
Posted By: trapperman222

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 02:12 AM

Good choice. Stay away from Pella...Horrible product and they wont stand behind them. Rotted within 8 years and wont do a thing to replace them .
Posted By: Mitch L

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 02:15 AM

Anderson windows all the way. If you use Marvins flash VERY well and "tip" your sill so water drains out. They are literally designed to leak.
Posted By: bucksnbears

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 02:24 AM

and "tip" your sill so water drains out. They are literally designed to leak.[/quote]

Hmm.
So how does one " tip the sill"?


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Posted By: trapper les

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by bucksnbears
and "tip" your sill so water drains out. They are literally designed to leak.


Hmm.
So how does one " tip the sill"?


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Interesting, I took a little course at Marvin’s and they would like you to frame the sill at 3 to 5 degrees…and then flash it….and if I didn’t take the course they don’t want to honor any warranty work…I don’t think that’s legal.
Posted By: Muskeg

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 12:55 PM

Worked there for over 28 years.

Good products.
Posted By: Larry Baer

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 01:29 PM


I bought a pair of french doors with an outside set of screen doors. they are very nice and lock tight. They are very weather tight and warm in the winter. I am impressed with them.
Posted By: Eyehi

Re: Marvin windows - 09/24/24 11:25 PM

Interesting info about tilting the sill 3 to 5 degrees …. I knew they r manufactured in Minnesota they should do well in this colder climate ….
Posted By: Tactical.20

Re: Marvin windows - 09/25/24 03:01 AM

I did a water well in NY, 35+ years ago, contractor for that big new house said Marvin were the only ones to buy
Posted By: Vinke

Re: Marvin windows - 09/25/24 05:23 AM

It is all about support if the window fails.
I you choose “ Marvin or Anderson” make sure a representative is available in your area for support.
We had 3 fail Andersons fail and 2 Marvins fail on two different brand new homes in CO.
Anderson has the best customer service.

Myself,,,, I don't pay for a name,,,,,,,,
I look for a warranty and r value…..
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