Marvin "Infinity" replacement windows,Reviews?
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Marvin Ultimate Clad vs. Marvin Infinity
Comments (4)The quotes are for a full replacement on my windows. I guess what sticks in my mind is the clad still has wood and has the potential for rot down the road. As for the Infinity it does not seem there is anything to rot on these windows although I am not sure which finish will holdup better in the long run. Another positive for the Infinity is the outside can be painted if necessary down the road not sure that is true the clad. So not sure what is best longevity. Both appear to be solid windows. I am more impressed with the clad dealer who has communicated installation procedures and what happens to minimize damage to the area surrounding the windows on the interior which will leave paint and wallpaper in tact when the job is done....See MoreMarvin Integrity all Ultrex vs Marvin Infinity
Comments (3)In my opinion, the Marvin Integrity that is all ultrex in and out is just plain ugly and cheap looking. The Infinity is a much nicer looking window. I also remember a Marvin rep telling me a few years back that Infinity utilized a thicker guage fiberglass and it was built better. The jamb on the integrity is very narrow and not 3 1/4 like most replacement windows. I do not like the Integrity ultrex at all....See MoreMarvin Infinity in shower or regular Marvin?
Comments (5)We have an AL clad Marvin Casement with stained interior not directly over tub but next to it, just outside the shower curtain. The bathroom does not have a fan to draw moisture out so a hot shower can steam up the whole room. On cold winter nights, the window will have some condensation so we just mop it up at the end of each shower, no big deal. The window is three years old and seems to be fine. The stain is in good shape, no mildew formation. To compare, we have two vinyl dbl-pane non-Low-E windows in our house and both have mildew problems even though they are not in high-moiosture rooms. We believe low-E makes a difference on the amount of condensation. The stain we use is "OSMO One Coat Only" from Germany. If you are really worry about rot, go with fiberglass (Ultrex). Good luck....See MoreReplacements - Integrity or Infinity from Marvin, or Sunrise Vanguard
Comments (2)Thanks, HomeSealed, for the reply. I contacted the two companies that gave me full replacement pricing and they only want to do the job as full replacements. Basically, my pricing for 14 openings: 3 sliding glass doors (72x82), 7 gliders (3 - 72x 55; 4 - 72 x 55), 1 72x72 picture window, and 3 double hung (avg 30x50) is around $20- 21.5K. This includes installation, and new wood trim inside and out. I would have to stain the trim myself. Is this reasonable? Will the wood portion of the "wood-ultrex" hold up better over time than traditional wood windows (like my current ones?)....See MoreSherrie Moore
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