Pine vs. Douglas Fir Windows and Doors
delamusique
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Comments (4)I can't speak to the paint color question, but regarding the wires from the light fixtures, you can get cord protectors in all different colors. People use them when light fixture or TV cords are running along walls or on floors. They're just a sleeve that fits over the cord and makes it look less utilitarian. We have some wall mounted swivel lamps in brass and the cord has a brass toned sleeve over it. I'll bet you could find something in a wood tone to match the pine....See MoreMarvin Sliding Glass Doors - Pine vs. Fir Interior
Comments (1)Are you going to paint or stain them? We bought fir doors, and ours are stained. I think they look nicer than stained pine would have. Fir is also a denser more stable wood, but I'm not sure if/how that affects their long-term performance....See MoreMarvin Sliding Glass Door - Pine vs. Fir Interior
Comments (3)Awwww, Tedi0555, I was all set to choose the Pine. I am going to be painting the wood, and my installer (who's been installing Marvin for 20 years) said essentially the same as what Eastbay10 wrote above. Furthermore, the salesman for the Marvin sliding french door also told me pine would be the better choice if I am painting, and I know he stands to make less commission if I don't get the upgrade to fir! My installer and the salesman agreed that fir, as you said, is more durable and stable. However, they both said it would likely take 12-15 years for those differences from pine to become apparent. I figured that I don't know where I'll be 12-15 years from now; maybe in this house, maybe not. So I think I'll go with the pine. Anyone else want to convince me one way or the other? I am pulling the trigger on this order on Monday....See MorePine vs. Douglas Fir Windows and Doors
Comments (6)I own a collection of all wood Marvins - no clad for me either due to being a historic property. Most of mine are the VG fir exterior and interior upgrade, but I do have one pine unit that was my first order (learned my lesson). I also looked at the Lowen products closely and my neighbors house is done with them. Lowen are nice, but have less options then Marvin and a very very limited dealer network. If things go south with your Lowen dealer, there is likely not another one in your state. The basic Marvin pine units are a mixture of solid pine and finger-jointed pine - if you read their architectural specs you will see this in small print, but not in the consumer catalog. In my experience the exterior trim, sill, etc were all finger jointed pine. My pine unit was primed outside and clear stain grade inside so the inside faces are solid or at least thick veneers. The jamb is also solid and cover up what lies beneath. Marvin's VG fir exterior and interior are a huge up-charge as you've seen, but the wood is solid without veneers (except if you get interior screens etc). Here in the NW a moist climate - finger jointed pine will rot for sure. From my experience, moisture kills pine and kills the glue in finger joints even worse. I had to replace some out just the other day - 12 years old - and painted/caulked every 2 years. Also, not entirely related, but since this is a historic property if you must match the existing brickmould/casing and Marvin doesn't have that profile you need without going to their Signature level, you can always get the windows without brickmould/casing (jambs only) and have your carpenters trim out the window with casing you can get reproduced locally at a nicer lumber yard. There is usually a ~$100-150 charge to replicate a knife for a trim profile, but you'll be ahead of signature costs and can have enough made to fix up any other windows with damage. Go fir here too. Finally, be careful if you are getting very large operable windows that are at or near the limits of their sizing chart - suggest mulling together two or more smaller units to create a similar total dimension....See Moresambah006
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