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We are replacing all of our windows for a whole-house rehab. The architect has recommended looking at Marvin, Weathershield and Eagle. Does anyone have any feedback regarding these products? We would most likely go with primed wood, double hung, simulated divided light windows. I am especially interested in Eagle, since no one around here seems to have used them. Thanks.
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Adrienne,
I've had to replace 7-year-old Weathershields that had been put in a spec remodel that a client of mine bought. The owners were really disappointed with the Weathershields. They rattled in the wind and leaked air like a sieve. I replaced them with Marvins, which were much more substantial. The Marvins were made of heavier stock and had better fit and finish. The clients are very happy with the Marvins.
Steve
*Just a question. Why are you interested in a product that nobody seems to be using around you? If you are looking for a unique design, and have the chips to spend, any company will customize units for you. I was just thrown off by the comment.
*David,I agree with you. I feel very concerned that our architect is pushing something that no one seems to have heard of. I know of a number of people with Weathershield who are very happy with those windows, and I know Marvin is widely considered among the best (and most expensive!). Our architect claims Weathershield's quality control has "tanked" since the building boom began, but has only one bad experience as an example. I don't want to get stuck with something unknown because he's developed some personal vendetta against Weathershield, but as you know Marvin is very costly and the architect is strongly suggesting Eagle as a cost-effective alternative.Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.
*Steve,Thanks very much for the input. I'm thinking now that we may have to shell out for the Marvins.Thanks again!
*Adrienne,I forgot to mention that I have had good luck with Kolbe and Kolbe for wood windows too. Very similar to Marvin in beefiness, but A little cheaper I recall.Steve
*I'll second Steve's comments on Kolbe & Kolbe. We have been using them for quite a while and I think their quality is right up there with the top names, but they are a little cheaper.
*Canadian made Lowens - they use Douglas Fir.
*weathershield's quality and service((tanked )) a long time ago, and never has recovered.... i've heard good things about eagle , but never used them..marvin went thru some rough times but seem to be back on track...big distributor for millwork just picked up kolbe & kolbe.. which speaks well for them..my question is .. why do you want to spend the rest of your time in that house maintaining wooden exteriors... is that your architect.. or you ?.....i can't stand the thought of paying someone to paint exterior sash.. every three or four years... why do you want to do it ?if you like marvin go with their clad product....me... i'd put my money into Andersen... clad.b but hey, whadda i no ?
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We are replacing all of our windows for a whole-house rehab. The architect has recommended looking at Marvin, Weathershield and Eagle. Does anyone have any feedback regarding these products? We would most likely go with primed wood, double hung, simulated divided light windows. I am especially interested in Eagle, since no one around here seems to have used them. Thanks.