Horrible Smell from Marvin Integrity Windows Installed 1 month ago
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Comments (146)I know this is an old post, and likely resolved. I would like to input my .02. #1, most of the comments here (surprisingly the professionals as well) missed the part about the "FULL FRAME" install. There is a monster difference between a full frame install versus a pocket/insert installation. A big difference in price, labor and light loss. #2 If the customer knew it was a pocket install, there would have been no need to stop her kitchen remodel. The backsplash is NEVER effected by a pocket install. #3 If the contractor was planning to do a pocket install the customer would have been advised of #3 (backsplash will likely get effected by a "FULL FRAME" install. Clearly the contractor reneged on his "Full Frame" install and took a short cut. Many contractors take short cuts and try and take advantage of homeowners. The contractor was 100% wrong in this situation (assuming they agreed to a full frame install). And all contractors here who defended the contractor, should ho back and read the complaint. You only have one side of the story, and very well could be a different side. This professional opinion is based on the complaint being accurate. I wish I could have helped shed some light for you 4 years ago. Can you share an update? BTW, You likely would have GAINED light with a full frame install. Yes, gained....See MoreIntegrity WoodUltex Casement windows installed wrong on new build
Comments (11)My husband and I paid the Marvin distributor ourselves for the windows. Our GC knows he made a mistake and is sick about it. I did not take pictures of all the windows open that day. But all windows swing on the appropriate side of the opening for the house style except these. The one set of three is a dining room wall the other set of two is our daughters bedroom. The GC thought he would have to buy new windows when we first told him and said it was his six thousand dollar mistake. Then GC called back saying he felt better because the distributor told him he could switch things around easily. But the windows have not been discussed in the 3 weeks since this was discovered and no work on the windows has happened and I became curious why. So, I decided to follow up with the distributor myself to see what they told the GC. The distributor said everything the contractor said but the distributor then decided to call Marvin to verify. Marvin stated the best way around the situation is to buy new windows. To rework the windows would be very involved and could ruin the integrity of the window. (haha...pun not intended) The distributor called the GC several weeks ago and told him. I wanted to get opinions on how others would suggest handling this. Of course I want things right but we are now in a time crunch to get this house finished. My husband is upset but thinks we should let it go. I think we are paying a fee for the contractor and this was a rookie mistake. Our GC is a carpenter by trade and does good work but has become very busy with other work and worry that our project, that has taken too long already (8month to date), will now lose out. Thanks...See MoreMarvin Integrity windows
Comments (13)I just talked with my husband and Holy guacamole. We've been in this house 26 years! Whoops. Time flies. So 26 years ago we had Marvin windows in our new house. After about 5-6 years we had to have them replaced. The joints were not glued properly and the windows rotted inside and out. We had to have some of the supporting structures under the windows replaced because of the leaking and rotting. Marvin was less than helpful and said this was not covered. I just wanted them gone. So I researched and found Renewal by Anderson. It was a rather new product and my husband was a little hesitant, but I talked him into them. We have double hung windows and they were pricey...~1K per window and we had 35 of them!! But no problems in the 20 years we have had them. And we have the wood on the inside....See MoreSteam Shower strong silicone smell a month after install
Comments (4)Thanks for the comments. all I can say is when i put my nose up to the edges of the glass where there is silicone, I can smell the odor I am referencing. Same with the fixtures. Very strange that Thermasol who makes steam generators would recommend a silicone type that isn't approved for use in a steam shower? With all of the ineptitude I have experienced through this process, I suppose it is possible but this is what they told me they include with their steam control and steam head for sealing inside the steam shower. Heinkel is closed at the moment but I will call them tomorrow to ask about the Loctite SI 595. As for waiting 30+ days before steaming, the build out, tile and glass install were complete prior to April 15th. The only thing that is one month old is the seal around the fixtures inside the steam shower as the plumber originally used water-based acrylic seal, which I know isn't approved for steam showers so I called Thermasol to get a silicone rec, removed the acrylic myself and hired someone to appy the silicone around the fixtures; that part was done about a month ago. I am still smelling silicone along the edges of the glass and around fixtures. I did not smell a smell until after the glass was installed so I do not suspect it to be a thin set or mortar issue. I first used the shower in late May and the steam shower 2 weeks ago for the first time; the smell was too intense to continue. Does anyone have advice on how to air out cured silicone smell from a steam shower?...See Moremillworkman
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