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yes, definitely, it is much higher investment if you buy Marvin Essential, but you get more features and options with Marvin than with Andersen 100

Integrity Window is a slightly better window. The major difference is that it has wood interior and fiberglass exterior, as well as more features and color options

@@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC I don't believe it is correct that Infinity uses a wood interior material. From reading their company information (and other CZcams videos), Infinity by Marvin has a fiberglass exterior and a choice of two interior materials, those being fiberglass or "EverWood." According to Infinity, Everwood looks, feels, paints, and stains like wood, yet is made of an inorganic material for superior durability over real wood.

definitely it is as good as wood, but the warranty is the same like essential. It means that the manufacturer is not sure that Marvin Integrity is gonna perform better than Marvin Essential in the long run

@@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC According to Marvin the Essential collection has fiberglass exteriors and interiors. So looks to me like both Marvin Essential and Integrity by Marvin are fiberglass. The only difference in material is that Integrity by Marvin also is available with a fiberglass exterior and composite material interior option (instead of all fiberglass) that looks like wood, but is not. So not sure why warranty would be different. Both should last a very long time.

@@Mark-rw3kw well, Marvin provides 10 years warranty on the frame for Integrity Windows and Essential Windows. That’s definitely a red flag. Nobody cares about the studies and claims by the company that their materials are the best, if they don’t support these claims with their money. If they are so sure that their materials and windows are the most reliable, why not provide 50 year warranty???

Yes, the interior of the window is paintable. The standard color is clear pine or primed white

The exterior of Andersen 400 Wooodright or just 400 series is a composite material, not Fibrex. Andersen 100 series is made with Fibrex interior and exterior

@@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC 100% false. I’m an Andersen representative and I know our windows inside and out. The woodwright window has a 100% fibrex exterior for both the frame and the sashes. It’s basically a fibrex clad wood window. The traditional 400 series is a vinyl clad wood window it uses Andersen’s permasheiikd technology on the sashes and the frame. The A- series has a fibrex frame and fiberglasses sashes. So it’s both a fibrex clad and a fiberglass clad window The 100 series is 100% fibrex frame and sashes but it’s a non premium extrusion. The number and thickness of the chambers is lower and the window depth is a non premium depth with no sloped sill, weep holes, glazing beads on the exterior etc. the 100 series is NOT the flagship of Andersen and calling it that means you don’t know what “flagship” means are you are seriously over estimating the 100 series window.

@@ob1kendobe well, when a flagship company makes a product it has to be up to the high standards even when it is an entry level window, otherwise this company is no longer a flagship company

I can't speak for Andersen 100 series, but Essentials are definitely not builder grade. Most builders install vinyl windows. Essential is all fiberglass which is an upgrade. Marvin windows as a whole is an upgrade from many other window companies, and it shows in the cost.

@@hapaboy0808 every major manufacturer offers a builder grade option. Marvin’s builder grade is their essential window. I know that for a fact a it’s their entry level option and it’s what Marvin sells to builders who do large apartment complexes and what builders use if they are asked to use a Marvin window for a new build. It’s their cheapest lowest quality window just like Andersen’s 100 is for Andersen Pella has a builder grade vinyl and a builder grade fiberglass option. Andersen has a builder grade fibrex Vinyl isn’t the only builder grade window. It’s just the most common. Marvin and Andersen don’t make vinyl windows hence their builder grade isn’t vinyl

@@ob1kendobe Andersen does make a vinyl window, its the 400 series, but has wood on the interior.

@@hapaboy0808 false. It’s a wood frame and the sashes are made of wood it only has a vinyl cladding (ie a vinyl sheath wrapped around the wood). Hence NOT a vinyl window. It’s a wood window. Nobody in the window industry considers it a vinyl window as it’s 90% wood

Marvin Eseential and Andersen 100 are gonna be too expensive for most builders. They prefer to use the cheapest vinyl windows, because all builders know that nobody checks the windows when they buy a house. Everyone runs into the kitchen, the bathrooms, forgetting about the windows. Builders use Andersen or Marvin in new construction when the owner has the choice to pick everything, then the builder has no choice but to use premium windows

definetly glass package is essential, but you can customize each window differently with the glass package. We have a video about it, that's the link czcams.com/video/sm1maGs9aIM/video.htmlsi=OHopyWA7zT9RvD43

Definitely, Marvin Essential Fiberglass has a more refined and premium feel

Marvin Integrity is a higher end window with more options and features, but at the same time, with a less approachable price level

@@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC True that Integrity by Marvin is a better product that is more expensive. If money is a big issue then maybe a premium vinyl window from Anlin, Winsor or others should be looked into.

@@Mark-rw3kw Anlin is a great Window company with solid warranties that no other company currently offers. It proves that their windows are of the finest quality, and they do care about their customers. We don't like that Windsor windows come with a 10-year or 20-year warranty on some of their window lines or glass units. It means that the Windsor Window manufacturer is not sure that their windows are of prime quality, and they don't want to back it up with their dollars.

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We appreciate you watching and giving us feedback. Yes, indeed, the Provia Sample is about a few years old. We should get new sample and see what else Provia changed, but it is nice to hear that they improved the design by eliminating those sash stops. Both windows Okna 600 and Provia Endure have virginity vinyl material, they do have fiberglass reinforcement in the meeting rail. Definetly warranties are important, and both Provia and Okna provide solid lifetime warranties

Definitely, fiberglass material reinforces the window frame and adds more robustness. We wish the window had more insulation around the sashes to lower air infiltration

Yes, Integrity is a more refined window.

Unless you're designing a Passive Haus, you're not going to be able to tell them difference, energy wise.

We do agree that fiberglass material is gonna do a superb job in energy efficiency, but that generous weatherstripping on Pella Impervia is gonna improve air infiltration ratings substantially

@@fakeusername92 We would disagree on that one. From our experience, extra insulation makes a home more quite, if the window is installed properly and shimmed

We got this Marvin Essential sample in October of 2023, so it has to be the latest one. We did not hear about any updates from Marvin yet

We like that both windows offer lifetime warranties. It means that the manufacturers of Okna and Provia are confident that their windows will last, they are putting their money 💰 on the line to back up their claim, that their windows are made from premium materials. When you check other flagship windows manufacturers like Andersen, Marvin, they tell you that according to the studies their windows are most durable, but when it comes to warranty, they offer 15 years or 20 years top. Right away you can smell a rat, that something is not right. So it is important to look at the warranties. When it is transferable it helps, if you are planning to sell the house, otherwise both warranties will be solid.

OKNA 500 is more of an entry level window. It is more comparable to Provia Aspect and it has less features. If you are planning to live in your house more than 5 years, definitely OKNA 600 is the best option

Yes, most entry level windows have few colors available

Thank you! We are glad to know that enjoy watching. We are planning to make a video about installation methods sometime this year

That’s a good question if time influences expansion and contraction of the window frame in this case by 1.25”. I wish I could say that atmospheric rivers made it expand and contact, but I am not a politician, this kind of BS is not gonna go through. Will double check tomorrow what happened Appreciate you watching and fact checking!

double checked the samples, Provia Endure sash and the frame combined is 3 1/4 if measured from the accessories groove or 3 1/2 if measured including that groove. In the video Provia Endure Vs Marvin Essential it was measured including that groove, so it came out 3 1/2 combined. I do apologize for the confusion

Yep, the sound of windows

Black locks look good!

Yes, they are available in white color, which is standard

Okna 600 series definitely gives more glass real estate than Provia Endure

Yes, definitely those plugs might show a bit. We do agree it is always better to see in person how they look. Some people are ok with these Screw plugs and some don’t like them

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Picked up six of these windows on clearance for $83 each, marked down from $349. If I had known the bottom sash didn't tilt out, I would have passed on the deal. How does one fix the window in case of broken glass? No way in a million years would I pay $400 for this 100 series window. They give you eight mounting screws when only six are needed. Four of the holes in the frame weren't properly marked. Can't believe the corners that were cut for what these cost.

@@WoodgemanX definitely it is frustrating not to be able to tilt at least the bottom sash. When you have Andersen 100 series in your house you have to hire someone to do any maintenance

If you need to replace a glass it is possible to do that, but it has to be done by a knowledgeable window mechanic with special tools and set up. The whole sash has to be replaced, there is no option to replace just the glass. This option is especially unfortunate if you have dark bronze windows. You end up with two different color sashes

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Yes it is possible to replace it

Both windows are wind resistant and tolerant. The sash thickness is the same on all sizes. Both windows have robust construction. With extra big windows Pella might be the way, but Marvin boasts pretty reliable frame and sash construction as well

Yes it is ok for one of those places

It looks like you double hung window. It is a different way to remove the screen. Follow this link and might be helpful czcams.com/video/nQYFyaXY9Qg/video.htmlsi=TWQlngxkNyt6f-Q3

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We appreciate the feedback, we will place it on our list

The most energy efficient windows in our opinion are Provia, OKNA, or Pella windows

We are not sure what do you have in mind, but fiberglass windows are safe and very durable windows

The glass of Okna 500 series and Provia pretty much similar in energy efficiency. Both windows are well insulated. The Provia Endure has a thicker frame than OKNA 500 series, so you are gonna loose more glass real estate. If you have fairly big windows, it is less of an issue. Provia Endure has a nice lock and tilt system, it gives a cleaner look of the bottom sash. So either way Provia Endure and Okna 500 series will make your house more energy efficient and look nicer. Keep in mind though, that Provia Endure is more comparable to OKNA 600 series. OKNA 500 series are more comparable to Provia Aspect windows If you have a quote with $1600 less for Provia Endure, it sounds like a better deal.

If your window does not stay open after cleaning the glass, then you should watch a CZcams video “how to fix windows that don’t stay open”. It is a pretty easy fix

At this time we are not aware of any major upgrade to the Andersen 400 Woodright series tilt in system. On Andersen website it does say that something changed after 2017. It looks like they introduced new tilt and lock system, which definitely is a welcome by everyone, but still it is an optional feature. When you purchase these windows, you have to mention, that you would like to get easy tilt and lock system. It is an upgrade and you will have to pay a bit extra.

The prices of Pella Impervia windows are higher than Marvin Essential, they are more comparable to Marvin Elevate windows Yes you can get Pella Impervia in triple pane glass, but Marvin Essential comes with Double Pane glass only, you would have to upgrade to Marvin Elevate windows. Yes, definitely Pella double hungs need a lot of redesign work. We appreciate you watching our videos!

@@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC Thanks for the reply. Since youre in NJ (im in Long Island NY) do you see a lot of people getting triple pane? While they are more efficient, ive read because of the climate of NY/NJ (its not THAT cold in winter) it might not be worth the added cost?

@@petp@petp Triple-pane glass is definitely a great package. It helps both in winter and summer to reflect excessive cold or heat. It might make sense to get Triple Pane Glass if you plan to own your house for more than 10 years; that's when you get the most payback in energy efficiency savings. If you sell your home in 5 years, then there is no need to invest so much more money in the Triple Pane package.

@@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC thank you. appreciate the reply. 👍

Yes Fiberglass material allows to make extra large windows

come to UK, we have sliding sash 4x8'!

For your house definitely you should go with something more premium. Our best seller is OKNA windows, if you live in NJ or Eastern PA we can help you, otherwise you can Google and see if any OKNA dealers near you. Other great options are Provia Aspect or Endure, if you have big size windows, Pella 250 not a bad option. If your budget is very tight, Pella 150 might be another option, but keep in mind that this is an entry level window, so it has a low gauge vinyl and not a great choice for big size windows. It is a very tough job to adjust these windows if they are a bigger size.

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No, this is an entry level window, Harvey Classic is a midrange window. It has more interior color options and hardware choices

If you have your screen inside, it is a different type of the window, like casement. yes you can remove it as well, but it is a different way of doing it. You may check out our video about it: czcams.com/video/v_xTq4M_Lbo/video.htmlsi=jHqu6fXLs1qcdGHy

Pella 250 is a good window to have, but the design is a bit outdated. We would go with Milgard Tuscany, they have more pleasing and premium design. Energy efficiency wise Pella 250 and Milgard are pretty much on the same scale.

@@SidingWindowsWizardsLLC thank you so much. Probably going with Tuscany but it’s hard to bypass the Pella imbedded screen.

@@Hectekk yes the embedded screen is a nice feature, but sometimes it gets jammed and requires more maintenance

This is a replacement window. Yes most replacement windows are 3 1/4 depth of the frame, but keep in mind that Marvin Essential is 3 inches in total frame depth. Yeah, the labor is definitely a sizable investment of $500-600 sounds in most cases right

Well, we don't recommend it, not to get into unnecessary troubles 🫣