Not only are these new windows beautiful, with many design and large sizing options, but they are also easy to install and are built with the quality Marvin is known for.

In addition to the IZ3 Ultimate Casement, Marvin Windows and Doors is also offering an IZ3 Ultimate Casement Picture window. Each window has matching profiles to seamlessly blend together in various configurations. With these design options it is easy to achieve the exact look needed.

IZ3 Ultimate Casement products are designed for Impact Zone 3 areas. These windows have been designed to meet the rigorous standards required by this zone, including withstanding winds of 120 to 140 miles per hour and extensive pressure testing.  IZ3 Ultimate Casement products have a Design Pressure (DP) rating of 65. Annealed glass is used on all exterior panes, with a tempered glazing option available as well. Perhaps best of all, the IZ3 Ultimate Casement is built without visible reinforcements to keep the beautiful look of the window intact.

When the look of a double hung is preferred, but casement windows are needed for egress purposes, or because homeowners prefer the performance of a casement, the IZ3 Ultimate Casement delivers with design flexibility. A simulated check rail and a wide bottom rail mimic the look of a double hung, allowing a home to keep its architectural style and have the top-notch performance of the Ultimate Casement. And now Marvin gives homeowners, builders and architects the ability to have extremely large sizes—among the largest in the industry.  The IZ3 Ultimate Casement’s largest size is 36” wide x 96” tall.

With these large sizes comes the need for ultimate performance and Marvin delivers.  The IZ3 Ultimate Casement can hold a 150-lb. sash.  The commercial-grade hardware allows the window to operate smoothly. Unlike other casement windows, which can take up to 14 cranks to open, the IZ3 Ultimate Casement opens in only nine cranks. A folding handle unobtrusively blends in with window treatments and the cover and lock handle set also remove for easy painting and staining.

The IZ3 Ultimate Casement meets egress even at smaller sizes and is perfect for homeowners looking to expand their view. Opening close to the jamb, the IZ3 Ultimate Casement lets in the maximum amount of fresh air and gives unobstructed views.

Like the standard Ultimate Casement product, the IZ3 version utilizes the revolutionary wash mode.  In three simple steps, users can rotate the exterior glass to the interior to wash it:

• Crank handle twice.
• Push down on the hardware arm and push the window away. Then crank the handle back.
• Swing window all the way open, pulling it across towards the lock for accessibility to exterior glass.

With the wash mode, there is no need for ladders or scaffolding to get windows clean.  And since the IZ3 Ultimate Casement can be washed entirely from the interior, there is no risk of falling from upper floors. Windows on second- and third-stories can be easily cleaned to keep views clear.

The IZ3 Ultimate Casement features a traditional exterior, with beautiful shadow lines that fit well into any sort of home.

Installation of the IZ3 Ultimate Casement is easy. Removable interior covers and pre-drilled jamb holes provide a clean, finished appearance. Adjustable hinges allow for fine-tuned installation and provide a snug fit over time. And since Marvin makes every window in any size that is needed, the IZ3 Ultimate Casement will always fit perfectly.

To complete the exterior look of the IZ3 Ultimate Casement, Marvin’s extruded aluminum cladding with a 70 percent Kynar 500^® finish adds the perfect splash of color. This durable cladding, available in 19 colors and nine casings, adds exquisite, yet low-maintenance, detail.

The IZ3 Ultimate Casement helps improve a home’s energy efficiency with low E II insulating glass with argon to keep heat inside in the winter and out in the summer, lowering heating and cooling bills. The IZ3 Ultimate Casement is solidly constructed to not only be energy efficient, but also to be beautiful.

Seth Stohs, Regulatory Product Planner, says, “We’ve seen how successful our Ultimate Casement product has been around the country, and we are thrilled to offer the highly innovative and impact-tested IZ3 Ultimate Casement in coastal markets.  A new home or an addition will be greatly enhanced by the IZ3 Ultimate Casement’s strength and beauty, as well as its convenient wash mode.”

For more information about the IZ3 Ultimate Casement, call 888-537-8266 or visit www.marvin.com.

• The Ultimate Push-Out Casement and Awning
• The Ultimate Round Top
• The Wood Ultimate Casement

These new window options will be launched today at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas (Marvin Windows and Doors is located at C6833).

While the Ultimate Casement is known for its ease of installation, variety of sizes up to 40″ by 92″ and countless design options, its signature feature is the unique, industry-first wash-mode.

Every year, more than 220,000 Americans visit the emergency room after a fall from a ladder. With this revolutionary window, you lose the ladder forever. Using the wash-mode, the Ultimate Casement swivels 140 degrees to let you wash the outside of the window from inside the house.

2009 New Additions:

Demonstrating the wash-mode

Unlike crank out casements and awnings, the Ultimate Push Out Casement and Awning have handles that opens the window in a simple turn.  Push out hardware was the original way of opening a casement window and it is known for its classic look.

• The durable, commercial-grade hardware allows for large sizes, numerous configurations and enables the revolutionary wash-mode.
• In order to have a screen that works with the wash mode, the Ultimate Push Out Casement and Awning employ a swinging screen.
  • This elegant screen is easy to operate: simply pull on the knob and the screen swings inward.
• Homeowners can choose Marvin’s exclusive sash limiter to control how much the window opens, without sacrificing egress.  Easily opened to various degrees, the sash limiter gives homeowners the choice of letting in as much fresh air as they choose.
• A multi-point locking system ensures that the window tightly seals with the ease of using one handle to lock at multiple points along the stile.
• Like all Marvin products, the Ultimate Push Out Casement and Awning has Low E II insulating glass with argon gas between the panes as a standard.  Tri-pane insulating glass will now be offered as an option for even more energy efficient windows.
• The Ultimate Push Out Casement and Awning also comes in all wood or wood-clad.  Marvin’s popular wood-clad windows have a strong, durable extruded aluminum exterior and a wood interior.
  • A 70 percent Kynar® 500 finish on the cladding helps colors remain rich and bright, while a choice of 19 clad colors and nine casings means that the desired look can be achieved.
  • The wood window option, with wood on the interior and exterior, offers a look of historical accuracy and choice, since the wood can be painted different colors.

QUOTE “The Ultimate Casement with crank out hardware has been so popular that we are thrilled to offer the Ultimate Push Out Casement.  Marvin is all about offering our customers choices, and the Ultimate Push Out Casement is a great new option for people who prefer traditional styling with modern features like the wash mode and multi-point hardware.”

Thomas Goetz, Product Planner

Exterior view of the Ultimate Round Top Window

The Ultimate Round Top meets egress even at smaller sizes and is perfect for homeowners looking to expand their view.

• Opening close to the jamb, the Ultimate Round Top lets in the maximum amount of fresh air and gives unobstructed views.
• Marvin offers over 60 Ultimate Round Top shapes, including non-operational circular and oval windows to offer the perfect accent to a home.
• A perfect complement to the entire Ultimate Casement and Awning Collection, the numerous sizes can be used with those products to create numerous configurations of unique designs.
• To complete the exterior look, Marvin’s extruded aluminum cladding with a 70 percent Kynar 500^® finish adds the perfect splash of color. This durable cladding, available in 19 colors and nine casings, adds exquisite, yet low-maintenance, detail.

QUOTE: “Ever since Marvin Windows and Doors introduced the round top window back to the market many years ago, we’ve known how much our customers like it.  And its popularity continues to grow since it fits in well with many types of homes, either as a focal point or accent window.  The Ultimate Round Top is a quality window and adds greatly to our Ultimate Casement Collection.  With all the options, homeowners can choose their perfect round top look.”

Thomas Goetz, Senior Product Planner

Exterior view of the Wood Ultimate Casement

The most innovative window of the year is now available with the classic beauty of wood inside and outside. This new addition to the Ultimate Casement and Awning Collection will continue to add to Marvin’s value and offer important features for builders, remodelers, architects and homeowners.

• The Wood Ultimate Casement’s largest size is 40″ wide x 92″ tall or 36″ wide x 96″ tall and the awning window can reach a maximum size of 72″ x 72″.
• With these large sizes comes the need for ultimate performance and Marvin delivers.  The Wood Ultimate Casement has a commercial rating (CW), design pressure rating of 50 and can hold a 150-lb. sash.  The commercial-grade hardware, the most durable on the market today, allows the window to operate smoothly.
  • Unlike other casement windows, which can take up to 18 cranks to open, the Wood Ultimate Casement opens in only nine cranks.
• The Wood Ultimate Casement features a traditional exterior, with beautiful shadow lines to elevate any home’s appearance.
• The Wood Ultimate Casement offers easy installation. Removable interior covers and pre-drilled jamb holes provide a clean, finished appearance.

• MarvinCasement.com
• Marvin Windows and Doors’ photos on flickr

• Live from IBS (ThisOldHouse.com – Hardware Aisle Blog)
• Builders’ Show Product Picks (BuilderOnline.com)
• Marvin Ultimate Push Out Casement (ToolSnob.com)