We had some serious star power in the Marvin booth Friday, as Kayleen McCabe and her crew from High Noon Entertainment stopped by. Kayleen, the star of DIY Network’s “Rescue Renovation,” filmed a segment on the Clad Ultimate Glider for a DIY special on IBS 2011, set to air in June. A licensed contractor, Kayleen showed [...]

WARROAD, Minn., January 13, 2011 – Marvin Windows and Doors is proud to introduce an innovative option for energy efficient windows: Tripane with Krypton*. Using proven tripane construction along with the superior insulating properties of Krypton gas, Marvin’s new window option performs to our highest standards ever. “This remarkable window is an example of taking [...]

WARROAD, Minn., Jan. 13, 2011 – Grilles-between-the-glass just got more customizable. Now homeowners can mix and match dozens of color combinations for this popular design feature on all products from Marvin Windows and Doors. Marvin now offers 13 exterior and four interior grille colors, available on all of the company’s industry-leading wood and aluminum clad [...]

WARROAD, Minn., January 12, 2011 – Marvin Windows and Doors has re-invented the glider window with modern features and performance that breathe new life into this classic window. Marvin’s Clad Ultimate Glider brings elegance and smooth operation to this versatile unit. With its clean lines and recessed hardware, the Clad Ultimate Glider is sure to [...]

Annual cost vs. value report by Remodeling magazine once again finds wood windows are a top investment Warroad, Minn., November 17, 2010 – Wood and clad wood replacement windows are once again among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, according to the 2011 cost vs. value report by Remodeling magazine. For both mid-range and upscale [...]

More than 80 million U.S. residents belong to the Baby Boom generation, born between 1946 and 1964 – and more than 8,000 of them turn 60 every day. This aging demographic has dramatic implications for the homebuilding industry. Consider these findings from a recent study of older Americans (age 55 and up) by the Mature [...]

Check out these facts on U.S. energy use: Heating and cooling account for about half of home energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy 40 percent of residential energy use is from homes built before 1970, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Energy-efficient windows can save up to 25% on [...]

Today is Green Day at IBS. And in just a decade, green building has become a powerful force in the building industry. In 2000, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, green construction starts were valued at approximately $200 million. In 2010, that number is projected to be $60 billion – a 300-fold [...]

Marvin Windows and Doors continues to add to its Ultimate Casement line with the addition of the cleverly concealed Retractable Screen.  This creative screening solution allows screen operators to glide the screen into position when needed.  When not needed, it folds neatly into the jamb and is almost invisible. The Retractable Screen is available on [...]

Building on a legacy of industry-leading innovation, Marvin Windows and Doors introduces the Ultimate Venting Picture Window – a window that provides the unique combination of unobstructed views and cross ventilation. The window’s sash projects outward to reveal a screened-in opening that vents stagnant air, reduces condensation and keeps out insects. “Marvin’s Ultimate Venting Picture [...]