Marvin Integrity or Anderson 400 windows?
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Comments (11)Oh NO! Not Adrian Fish AGAIN! Resurrecting a 5-year-old thread. I thought we'd seen the last of him in 2016. I think we determined on the endless thread in 2016 that he could be a competitor of that Johnson lumberyard. Or someone with a personal grudge against whoever owns this lumberyard. Or just someone who enjoys debating on forums who makes up a labyrinth story to get a thread to go on and on. And on. The story didn't hang together in that thread, with holes in it. And there was Adrian's sometimes-coy sometimes-outright refusal to answer key questions, and his odd left-field statements, as had been pointed out several times. If you have a half hour to kill, Adrian Fish starts up at the March 9, 2016 post: http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2640487/major-problems-with-marvin-integrity-dealer?n=138...See MoreAnderson 400 T/W or Marvin? HELP!
Comments (1)Andersen now offers the 400 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Insert Replacement Window which is a more economical option than the 400 Series Woodwright Double-Hung Insert. Andersen Customer Service Here is a link that might be useful: Andersen Double-Hung Windows...See MoreAnderson 400 Tilt-Wash Double Hung or Marvin Ultimate Double Hung
Comments (8)Donald, while I'd agree that full frame removal installations have multiple circumstances where they would be the preferred option, it would be categorically incorrect to state that "pocket installations do not address any issues that may have resulted from the previous windows". Most homeowners are replacing their windows for energy efficiency, functionality, comfort, aesthetics, less maintenance, improved home value, etc. Pocket installs check all of those boxes and save money to boot. Now if the existing frames have substantial rot, new interior wood work is needed/desired, there is existing water infiltration, and/or the existing units are relatively narrow to the point that losing another 1/2" or so of glass per side would be noticeable (and so much so to justify hundreds more per window), then full frames are a very worthy consideration in those cases. I don't mean to be argumentative in the least, but both installation styles are very viable depending on circumstances, and each has some pros and cons. To the point of the thread, I'd agree with the consensus that Marvin is the superior option here....See MoreAnderson E vs Marvin Integrity
Comments (2)Sanjoe, We installed Eagle Talon (DH) windows in a new build in 2012. We are in a heating and cooling climate and had several walls of windows, including one room with 18 foot ceilings. Due to the architecture of the home, several of the windows were "eyebrows". My research indicated the newly designed Eagles we installed addressed prior issues. Fibrex is used where water makes contact with the wood. Eagle also improved the weather stripping. Personally, we've always liked the solid look of the Eagle wood sash and frame. And while we were pleased with the U factor and SHGC, we greatly appreciated we could get the exact exterior color desired. 2.5 years, and one tough winter later, we are delighted with the Eagles. We had a thermal crack in a window last winter due to a 40 degree (same day) drop in temp. True to the warranty, we had a new Eagle window within 2 weeks. Best wishes in your decision. ~bgj...See Morecfillyaw
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