Marvin Windows Cracks/Flaking Warranty no Help
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Comments (33)Solid points fridge although I'm not sure it mattered if the wood is rotted or decayed from the preservative as the end result was the same. According to Marvin preservative is applied before primer or paint so we most likely would have had the same result with primer on this piece of wood. If Marvin felt it was only aesthetic I doubt they would replace the unit. What is very hard to show in a photo is how high the ridges have come up in the affected area and that it appears to extend under the direct set window. The Marvin tech was quite surprised at the damage in relation to the photos. Two factory techs were involved and both felt laminating was a poor option, although a Marvin manager felt that was the way to go. I have zero experience with that so I must defer to the expertise of others in that regard. The paint is a bit of a conundrum to me. It's interesting to hear so many others feel that factory paint is more cost effective when my experience was the opposite. I have to believe there are two things at play there. Regional differences in what painters charge and sales commissions. This room has six windows in two openings. Factory paint was very expensive. The two quarter circles alone were $600 for factory paint. Then there was the casement and trim paint cost. TBH I could have had nearly all the windows in my house hand painted for what the factory paint charge was in this one room. I have used Marvin primed in the past but I took the time to remove the hardware, paint the inside of the frames etc. That's a lot of work but the finish is very nice. Better than factory paint for sure. In my case I was able to have the store deliver the windows a week before installation so painting was far easier. I'm hoping to have the best of both worlds this time around by opting for factory paint and then hand painting in five years after that warranty has expired. It's also good to know that others feel this was handled well. After all good customer service and past experience was a significant factor in choosing Marvin....See MoreHelp! Will my window warranty be void?!
Comments (12)That FHB article is a good one but written before vapor permeable tapes were widely available in the US. Spray foam applied from interior is not a reliable air seal, one of the most important qualities of a good window installation. Without a good interior tape available, I would still prefer backing rod and caulk to canned spray foam only. This more recent FHB weatherproof window installation article covers our preferred processes. The 3M 8067 tape is great stuff but I wouldn't trust it over regular OSB without a primer applied first, to help fill the voids. Your pictured application could still work if the 3M tape is used as a smooth surface to tape the final layer of housewrap to. The biggest issue is the taped bottom flange and it would probably be easier just to cut the tape right below the flange than attempt to remove the tape. Without a properly sloped/backdam and flashed sill, that step would be questionable anyways. If a window is exposed to wind blown rain, it should have a flashed sill, even with an outie or exterior flange window install....See MoreHelp! Pella, Andersen or Marvin front doors and windows?
Comments (7)Of that line up, I would go with the Marvin. Most door suppliers do have custom height options as well. Have you checked with any of the other suppliers that are mentioned on here with some regularity? How tall is the door in total?...See MoreMarvin Elevate Fiberglass-clad windows - issues with cracks
Comments (4)Yes these windows and warranty are CRAP. Less than eighty days they crack/flake 7 windows 1 patio door Warranty also CRAP. bondo and paint broken frames. Yellowing interiors Marvin Tech and Marvin co said for me to hire my own PRO PAINTER and fax them quote for approval....See MoreBlueBlob Gaming
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