My husband is a contractor. Every house we’ve lived in has had Marvin windows.

thanks guys...one reason why we have trouble deciding is that Pella has life time warranty but marvin only has a 10 year warranty. what are your thoughts about that? thanks!!

The Phony warranty that exclude excessive humidity?

I grew up with Pellas, from a 1956 build to a 1970 build, and they were flawless casements with roll-a-screens, and the second house had the same, some with interior mini-blinds. Recently something hit a window and we are replacing the pane, so I asked the glass guy about Pella quality. He said, they used to be great, but starting in the 80s I think he said, they really changed and he would not put the new Pellas in his own house. I used to support Pella on this forum, but not anymore.

not sure why consumer reports rates the 350 series #1 then. do you all have long term good experiences with Marvin integrity? thanks!!

CR is not the best evaluation tool when it comes to building materials.

Pella do not make a high quality vinyl window. I thought the 350 was sub par in quality.

for a high end vinyl look into okna, soft lite, sunrise, majestic, kensington.

Is the Integrity wood-ultrex or all-ultrex? They have little in common.

“Pella has life time warranty”

Pella will look for every excuse to get out of the warranty. They will always say it’s installer issue so it’s not a warranty matter. Also, they will charge you a non-refundable fee just to come to your home and look at the problem you are reporting.

Hi, Shanshanz,

I don't typically bash manufacturers in this forum, but I'm willing to make an exception in the case of Pella. Pella aluminum clad windows used to be our preferred window, but due to performance issues and abysmal service, we haven't installed one in years.

Out of the blue I got a call from someone at Pella corporate a couple of weeks ago. When I related our disappointment with their product and service (not in an abusive or threatening manner) he hung up on me. My assessment is that Pella Corp. has problems from the bottom to the top of their organization. I'd avoid their product and the likely headaches you'll have dealing with them.

RES 3s we are looking at all ultrex.any experience with that one?

sounds like you all don't recommend Pella. is your experience with Marvin windows good? integrity all ultrex is the line we are looking at. thanks!!

Asthically not the prettiest girl at the dance but a good window and certainly far ahead of anything Pella. I would use it over the Andersen for certain.

The Integrity all-ultrex window has a thin sash profile like most vinyl windows so mullions must be between-the-glass instead of applied to the face of the glass. I design new traditional houses and old single and multi-family renovations many of which have historic restrictions so I've never used them.

The thin profile also requires some pretty unattractive finger lift attachments.

Is there a reason why you’re not looking at the Integrity Wood-Ultrex? It’s the Ultrex on the outside and wood on the inside; a much more attractive window than the all-Ultrex. Go to a Marvin showroom and see for yourself.

If you are thinking about vinyl windows (you mentioned vinyl in your OP), check out Okna.

so the only difference between the tow is appearance? otherwise you guys think the windows are of relatively same quality? thanks!!