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New construction on the water

5 years ago

We are building a new house - quite modern in style - on the water here close to the Chesapeake Bay. Our builder has bid out the contract with Andersen-E series - the aluminum clad product. Now playing around on this forum, I also reached out to Kolbe (I think too pricey) and Marvin. The Marvin dealer has discussed the Infinity Line (says it is a great window even though it's a replacement product) and now we are discussing the Marvin Ultimate Line. We will have black interior and exterior.


I have three main questions for all of you experienced/knowledgeable folks out there:

1) Could someone speak to the whether we should get aluminum clad windows (love the modern, thin lines) with a 2605 finish (Marvin Ultimate/Andersen E) vs the composite lines of Marvin Infinity or Andersen As?

2) I am reading some vague language about warranties being shorter (10 yrs) on the coast - is that true for all of these products?

3) Marvin seems to be more universally beloved compared to Anderson? If that is true, how much better are these equivalent level lines worth to get in MArvin? 10%? 20%


Our windows package will be between $65-75K


Thanks!



Comments (7)

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    I would rule out the Infinity due to higher price and nail fins. I would look at these products first hand as the all have a different look and you are going for a specific style. Marvin has a Modern line that sounds like what you are looking for. I’d consider your exterior trim as both factory trim options that look great. Marvin Essentials and elevate are options also. Both have there warranties readily available online. I have no coastal experience. I think if you looked at them the answer will become more clear. Both companies are solid but I think in general the Marvin is a little nicer but they do very between there lines.

  • 5 years ago

    Marvin, if you check their site, has replaced the Infinity/Integrity names with Elevate/Essential. Infinity was only available with installation by dealers. While you're on the Marvin site look at their newest line Modern. These use a denser fiberglass frame construction than Elevate/Essential products to allow even thinner lines. I would seek bids from several sources for your project.

    Warranty

    NON-GLASS COMPONENTS Hardware and other non-glass components are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for ten (10) years. Stainless steel hardware and hardware with PVD finishes installed in coastal environments are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects that result in abnormal deterioration of the finish for a period of ten (10) years. Other hardware finishes are not warranted in coastal environments. Electric operators and other motorized accessories are provided with the same warranties, limitations, and exclusions Marvin receives from its supplier; contact Marvin for further details.


    Andersen E Series Warranty

  • 5 years ago

    We went and met with the Marvin dealers today and came away impressed. They are able to do the Infinity (fiberglass/fiberglass) and the Ultimate (aluminum/wood) product in our sizes ( we have some big windows) but not the Elevate (fiberglass/wood).The Ultimate is 15% higher. Since we are planning black/black windows, my husband really likes the Infinity product to have the fiberglass exterior. Any thoughts? We are talking to Andersen about their E and A series and Kolbe about their Vistaluxe as well.



  • 5 years ago

    Please stay away from Anderson especially E-series they have quality and production issues! I’m on the water in NJ the hardware failed immediately the dealer said it’s under warranty now Anderson says it’s living finish! They just changed their warranty after the fact! Also casements are failing Anderson says they should not be opened in 15-20 mph winds and they only rate their windows when they are closed. I can go on and on. Stay away I spent 180,000 dollars to be back and forth with them for 2 years.

  • 5 years ago

    Yes big home windows and doors, also origin door in house ...

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    What did the warranty say on the product at the time you ordered the windows? That would be the binding documentation. And obviously what you would have reviewed and somewhat based your decision on.