Marvin Integrity Quote vs Andersen 100's
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Marvin Integrity Quote vs Andersen 100's
Comments (2)First of all, you have a faulty comparison. Andersen 100 series was brought to market as a competitor to vinyl windows. Andersen 400 series generally are looked at in the same category as Integrity. I favor Integrity's fiberglass over both 100 series fibrex (vinyl and wood particle) or 400 series vinyl clad. You probably have more options with 400 but if you are in it for the long run, Integrity would be a better choice. Good luck!...See Moreandersen A series vs marvin integrity ultrex/wood
Comments (12)A-Series has a fibrex frame and a fiberglass clad sash. This is from Andersen's brochure on the A-Series for professionals. There is no reason why fibrex should fail any sooner than fiberglass. It is completely immune to water, just as is fiberglass. The advantage of A-series is that it is available in a number of deep colors, Marvin Integrity has a much more restricted palette of exterior colors. We are probably going to go with the A-series because of color choice. Otherwise, I would definitely go with the Marvin Integrity. That said, I see no reason to fear fibrex as a material, it has been in use for quite some time. Here is a link that might be useful: Link to downloadable brochures...See MorePrice Quotes for: Inline vs. Marvin Infinity vs Marvin Integrity
Comments (10)Thanks, windowsonwashington. And to the novice, I've done some further digging and I now feel dumb about the amount I was about to pay for windows. I did not realize the mark-up until I priced the Ultimate and Integrity product without the installation (Do this first if you can before you invite anyone into your house. I did not). On average, I was being charged $1700 per window for window and install of the Marvins (Integrity, Infinity and Clad) and about $1,050 per Inline window installed. This seems a lot given that only a few were full frame replacement. Worse, only one of the six quote did a decent job explaining the installation process. A word of advise to folks window shopping, be discipline, methodical, analytical and do not treat the process as something to get done immediately (though I understand why you would feel this way). If you do, you likely will be taken advantage of. Do yourself a favor and give yourself the time to work through the process. Also, there's lot of misinformation out there about the superiority and inferiority of one product vis a vis another. Caveat emptor certainly applies for a purchase this costly. Another thing, read the warranty before you sign. By doing this, I was able to rule out the Infinity product, much as I liked the aesthetic of the casement. I'm sure there's more to come....See MoreAndersen A-Series vs. Marvin Integrity vs. Milgard Fiberglass
Comments (1)What did you end up going with? We are in the same dilemma now....See Moremastiffmom_85
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