Marvin Windows and Doors introduces high performance StormPlus line

INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW - Windows and doors play a critical line of defense in protecting a building's envelope during a violent storm. If strong winds or flying debris break open a window or door, the sudden surge of air pressure into the home can cause the roof to blow out and the walls to collapse, resulting in devastating property damage and personal loss. After witnessing this kind of destruction firsthand during heightened tropical storm activity in recent years, building officials are acting quickly to adopt stricter building codes in coastal communities throughout the United States.

Marvin Windows and Doors, a premier manufacturer of wood and clad wood windows and doors, is introducing a new line of high performance products that offer superior protection against nature's wrath. Showcased in its entirety for the first time at the 2003 International Builders Show, Marvin's new StormPlus window and door line can meet or exceed even the toughest coastal building codes - including the stringent new codes recently implemented in New York State. StormPlus offers homeowners and building industry professionals three levels of protection:

StormPlus - Designed for High Performance
StormPlus - Designed for High Performance and Impact Resistance
NEW! StormPlus - Designed for High Performance, Impact Resistance and Energy Efficiency

"For decades, building industry professionals have trusted Marvin to provide solutions that help them keep pace with changing building codes," said Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors. "As an industry leader in new product development, we are fully committed to staying ahead of building code changes across the U.S., and creating innovative products that surpass industry standards."

Each level within Marvin's StormPlus line is certified by the Window and Door Manufacturers Association to meet the requirements of specific regional building codes. These codes require varying types and levels of performance enhancements, structural design pressures, water resistance, impact resistant glazings, cyclic pressure testing, and energy efficiency. The following chart outlines the performance of Marvin's StormPlus line against common building code criteria.

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