Window Replacement Comparisons – Marvin Makes It Easy

Marvin Windows and Doors has introduced a highly versatile, cost-effective window replacement solution designed to appeal to discerning homeowners. The Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung blends old-world style craftsmanship with today's technology, resulting in a high performance, energy efficient and low maintenance replacement window that is unmatched in beauty and function. Its unique frame is sized to fit into an existing window frame, resulting in a simple, hassle-free window replacement experience for homeowners.

"If the frame on an existing double hung is still in good condition, there's no need to buy a whole new window," said Thomas Goetz, product planner for Marvin Windows and Doors. "The Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung can be installed directly into the existing frame, without disrupting interior trim, exterior siding or wallpaper. The installation is managed by a specially-trained window professional to ensure the process flows smoothly from start to finish, with minimal inconvenience to the homeowner."

In addition to the time- and money-saving features of the Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung, homeowners will also benefit from award-winning artistry and the latest advancements in window technology.

Marvin's attention to even the smallest design detail on the Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung is evident inside and out. Highlights include:

Nearly All-Wood Interior. Marvin's nearly all-wood window interior has a classic, timeless appeal that commands attention in any room. Even the jambs are constructed almost entirely out of wood to create a warm, rich character that radiates throughout the interior.

High Performance Cladding. The Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung features a thick, durable extruded aluminum Cladding that is profiled to give the beautiful appearance of wood, but offers the low maintenance benefits homeowners want. The extruded aluminum clad sash and frame have a commercial-grade Kynar finish that exceeds the industry's toughest specification, AAMA 2605-98, to resist impact, abrasion, fading and chalking. Cladding is available in five standard colors, five select colors and custom color capabilities.

Custom Panning Options. Marvin's custom panning options give homeowners virtually unlimited design flexibility. During installation, a piece of durable extruded aluminum cladding is placed over existing frame or casing components that require repair or are simply unappealing to the homeowner. Marvin is able to create custom panning profiles to match existing millwork, meet historical criteria or finish off the look of a window. The panning has the same commercial-grade finish as the sash and frame, so the entire window unit is low maintenance.

Dependable Performance and Thermal Efficiency Whether the Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung is installed near the tropical breezes of Florida or the sub-zero wind chills of Alaska, homeowners can expect reliable, energy-saving performance.

Excellent Performance. The Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung is certified to WDMA's Design Pressure 30 rating on all sizes, offering excellent protection against air and water infiltration, and dependable structural performance.

Energy efficiency. The standard glazing on the Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung is Low-E II insulating glass with Argon Gas, which helps to significantly reduce a home's heating and cooling costs. The Insert window is ENERGY STARÂ® compliant across all three regions (North, Central and South) of the United States.

Precise Installation A window is only as good as its installation. That's why Marvin has developed customized tools to help installers achieve an optimum fit on the Insert window. These tools include:

Custom Sizing. The Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung has made-to-order sizing to ensure the unit stays square and true. The replacement window can even fit many irregular or out-of-square window openings - a time-consuming headache for window installers.

Customized Sill Options. Two sill options, available as a standard on the Insert window, also help to achieve a superior fit. The eight-degree beveled sill helps to maximize daylight opening, egress and aesthetic appearance by minimizing the gap between the new and existing window. The flat bottom sill is used when the existing sill angle is less than four degrees to ensure a better fit.

Signature Features As a leader in the fenestration industry for more than 60 years, Marvin has developed several innovative features and benefits that set new industry standards. Available as a standard on the Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung, these signature Marvin features include: Cleverly-concealed, one-handed tilt lever that offers easy access to exterior sash for cleaning Patented sash tracking and locking system, coupled with a block and tackle balance mechanism, to ensure the window opens and closes easily over time and across seasons Integral full-size screen that doesn't need to be removed when tilting upper and lower sash.

Extensive Product Options Professional installers and homeowners can choose from a variety of optional product accessories including: sash lift, Aluminum Surround half screen, simulated divided lites, removable interior grilles, grilles-between-the-glass, color-matched trim coil stock and sealants, Cottage style/reverse cottage style design, single hung units and factory mulling.

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Mary Kyra contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.replacement-windows-n-shutters.com. Find everything you need to know about replacement windows, shutters, tinting, basement, fiberglass windows and more.