Loewen vs. Marvin or cheaper Windows
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Comments (24)Way off topic, but what the heck. Puts a bit of a different spin on the subject: January 7, 2013 Marvin Windows & Doors and Loewen usually battle for sales with homeowners, architects and builders, but this week, employees of the neighboring window and door makers will face off in an international border battle for bragging rights on the hockey rink. About 90 miles separate Warroad, Minn.,"home of Marvin" and Steinbach, Manitoba "home of Loewen". A group of Loewen employees will make the trip south on Saturday, Jan. 12, to help inaugurate WarroadâÂÂs newly remodeled Olympic Arena. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. There is no charge for admission to the game, but free-will donations will be accepted to raise funds for new tables and seating in the arena lobby. Concession sales at the event also will go toward lobby furnishings, and there will be a raffle of VIP hockey gear and other items. âÂÂWeâÂÂre happy to invite our friends from Loewen to Warroad, to show them how we play hockey in Minnesota,â says Paul Marvin, Marvin's director of materials. âÂÂAll kidding aside, these are two great companies that share a Northern heritage and a love of winter sports that crosses national borders. WeâÂÂll have players from just about every department, and every age range." Refereeing the game will be Warroad native, NHL All-Star and 1980 Olympic gold medal âÂÂMiracle on Iceâ team member Dave Christian. Despite being a Warroad native, Christian is uniquely suited to referee the game without favoritism, as he is also quality manager of Cardinal Glass in Fargo, N.D., which produces insulating glass for both Marvin and Loewen. Another local legend, Marvin plant manager and 40-year employee Ron Lund, has signed on to manage and coach the Warroad squad. âÂÂIt will be a fun event to raise money for a worthy cause "and one team will go home with some friendly bragging rights,â Marvin says, adding that there are already plans for a rematch in March on LoewenâÂÂs turf. Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.windowanddoor.com/news-item/noteworthy/marvin-and-loewen-face-hockey-match This post was edited by oberon on Sat, Jan 18, 14 at 20:03...See Morekolbe ultra vs marvin ultimate vs loewen?
Comments (6)One thing to consider is the dealer network in your area. For me, Loewen has only one dealer close by, and the next nearest is about 40 miles away. If the one close-by goes out of business, and I've bought from them, and I have a problem, I am now having to turn to a dealer quite far way, with no one else to go to. I believe Loewen has a strong presence in the northwest and west, so check for your location. For my area, Marvin is very well represented, so that was a factor in my decision. I am not really familiar with Kolbe. As to DF, I was told DF is stronger, but that difference will only become apparent in 20 years or so. If you are going to be painting your trim, so don't need to see the wood grain, then DF should not be a deciding factor. I'd go with the contractor I like best and who seems to do the best work....See MoreKolbe vs Marvin vs Loewen
Comments (1)I think the door choice is mostly aesthetic vs functionality. Both will do a similar job by providing a large opening space with little obstruction on the sill. If you are going to be painting, primed is a good option. Factory finishing is also worthy of consideration. Couldn't hurt to get a Marvin quote....See Morewindow decision needed--new build Andersen vs. Marvin
Comments (56)Perhaps not, but as we know we can use the best material in the world and if not engineered properly or quality control standards adhered to you can a product that is subpar in performance. Have you had any experience with the higher quality vinyl windows, ones that have higher PG ratings, better air infiltration ratings better U-Value ratings? All these would have far better numbers than the Marvin unless you want to use there numbers that are using tests that are irrelevant ....See Morekathy_ny
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