Marvin makes a lot of different kinds of windows and their cost varies by size, optional features and configuration so a price without a specification won't tell you much. Here is a 3/1 double-hung unit for a northern climate: Clad Ultimate Double Hung - CN 3226 FS 37 3/8" X 60 3/8", RO 38 3/8" X 60 7/8" Sierra White Clad Exterior Primed Pine Interior $21.60 Rough Opening 38 3/8" X 60 7/8" $528.00 -Top Sash Sierra White Clad Sash Exterior IG - 1 Lite LoE 366 w/Argon $9.60 Black Perimeter and Spacer Bar $12.00 5/8" SDL - With Spacer Bar - Black Rectangular - Special Cut 3W2H Sierra White Clad Ext - Primed Pine Int $134.40 Ovolo Glazing Profile -Bottom Sash Sierra White Clad Sash Exterior IG - 1 Lite LoE 366 w/Argon $9.60 Black Perimeter Bar $8.00 Ovolo Glazing Profile Antique Brass Sash Lock $47.20 2/Unit Antique Brass Sash Lift $48.00 White Jamb Hardware Aluminum Screen - Sierra White Surround - Charcoal Fiberglass Mesh 6 9/16" Jambs $46.40 Total Cost: $864.80 delivered without general contractor markup, tax, sub-sill, trim or installation.

I'm replacing one double hung window in our bathroom as part of the bathroom remodel. I have about 25 original double hung windows in a home built in 1913 with all natural Douglas fir trim/moldings. So whatever I chose in the bathroom I will need to match up in the rest of the home. I do not want cheap white Vinyl windows. I've done a little bit of research and called Marvin directly to figure out the difference between the three Marvin Windows they make: The Ultimate, The Integrity, and The Infinity. You actually have to talk to three different departments to find out more about each window. What I found out is that the Ultimate and Infinity are very similar looking and would match up nice in an older or even historical home. The Integrity is more modern looking and that's the only big negative for my situation. If I had a newer style home instead of a Victorian Colonial I would opt for a casement window because they seal air tight when closed unlike the double hung, but it would look awful. So the Integrity is out of the equation for me. I found a reputable installer on Angie's List so I agreed to purchase an Infinity window which is 100% fiberglass with the Ever-wood interior option, and rain glass on the bottom sash. I can even stain the interior with a gel type stain to match the existing wood trim. I think it's a great idea to use an all fiberglass window in a bathroom because of moisture and humidity concerns, and to go one step further maybe opt for the triple pane in just the bathroom. Eventually the pine wood will rot away in the bathroom, and condensation will build up on the inside of the glass from showering. Pine is never recommended on exterior trim because it rots out quickly, they recommend Cedar or Douglas fir usually. Recently I used a white PVC vinyl trim that I will never need to paint on the outside made by Aztek from a local lumber yard. I think this would also be a great choice for interior trim inside a bathroom by the way. I've tried the best white exterior paints added the mold inhibitor additives and the paint eventually cracks after a few years. The other option if you want natural wood is to go with a nice hardwood, like oak, cherry, mahogany, or maple and use a clear Benjamin Moore stain, just don't use pine in the bathroom. If I'm happy with the one Infinity in the bathroom I could have all the windows upstairs replaced with Infinity ones. I will opt for the grills only on the windows located on the front of the house. Maybe go with the Marvin Ultimate with stone white Aluminum clad exterior Doug Fir on all the downstairs windows. My house has vinyl siding with storm windows and shutters. The Infinity Installer said they will need to remove the stormers or it will void the Marvin Warranty (which is excellent by the way 10yrs+ I believe) and they will have to use aluminum to wrap the outside trim. There's a little more to replacing the window than I thought. I will update with pictures after the install.

In response to Loewen Vs, Marvin. I sell several brands (Loewen, Marvin, Semco, Windsor, Jeldwen, Unilux) All these brands have something different to offer. Loewen is considered to be much better and stronger since some of their new engineering for their doors and windows has come out versus Marvins Douglas fir, Loewen is by far better. Now that is comparing apples for apples. Most people try to compare Loewen (only made out of Douglas fir or Mahogany) to Pine made products such as Marvin, Semco, Jeldwen, Windsor and others made from pine. Their is no comparing. Douglas Fir is much stronger than pine. As far as the glass, all the manufacturers order sealed glass from Cardinal glass accept Loewen, Loewen ordered their glass from cardinal however they build their own sealed units in a revolutionary way and have a stricter criteria of whats acceptable glass and what is not. Loewen sends back approximately 30% of the glass they receive from cardinal because it has defects. Loewen is stricter in what they tolerate in regards to what is acceptable, they are the strictest. The other brands are not as precision oriented. Listed from best to least quality 1) Uni-lux 2) Loewen 3) Marvin (Tied) 3) Windsor (Tied) 3) Jeldwen (Tied) 3) Semco (Tied) If you need a distributor let me know, at cj_spolski@comcast.net

As far as Tilt Pacs, Marvin makes the best i have scene. They will be pricey but you need to remember that it is a retro fit and a custom product and you will be touching nothing else in the home other than applying a new jamb liner and sash.I work for a company now that sells LePage windows and while i think they are really a great product at a excellent price point i do not come on here pushing them as i mainly try and just give advice from my own experience as asked. I am not as versed as oberon on the performance data of windows or glass but my knowledge comes more from practical experience of selling the product and listening to peoples positives and negatives on product and having dealt with the window manufacturers distributors and or service departments directly. That's my story and i am sticking to it.