Marvin Window & Door Design Guide
Selecting the right window and door solution for your home remodeling or new construction project can be an intimidating process. There are countless decisions to make: What material? How will it look and feel. How will it operate? Are there code requirements or limiting factors from surrounding conditions. The resources and links we’ve compiled in this window and door buyers’ guide are intended to help you make informed decisions at every step in the buying process.
Design Options
Exterior Finishes
Exterior finish options for all Marvin collections
Interior Finishes
Interior finish options for all Marvin collections
Hardware
Window and door catches, latches, and handles
Glass
Undersanding glass options and coatings
Materials
Learn about wood, aluminum clad, and fiberglass options
Wood
Wood window design options: natural, stained or factory finished
Fiberglass
Marvin Ultrex and High-Density Fiberglass are unmatched
Extruded Aluminum
Durable and low maintenence exterior or interior
Screens
Interior and exterior window and door screen options
Grids (divided lites)
GBG, SDL, ADL in standard or custom designs
Opening Control
Adhere to safety and building code on second-story windows
Mulling Options
Learn about mullting options and certified assemblies
Installation Resources
Technical Specifications
Download Marvin technical and architectural docs for all products
Video: Pocket Door Install
Watch a guided install of a Modern pocketed multi-slide door
Full-Frame vs. Insert
Understanding the difference between a new construction and replacement window
Historic Windows
When code requires all-wood windows or other historic details
The links featured in our Buyers’ Guide and Builders Resource Directory navigate to Marvin’s website, where you’ll find the most up-to-date information about the products and resources.
Visit our Marvin showroom at 310 Coral St. in Santa Cruz, across from the Costco parking lot to view and learn about each of Marvin’s window and door product collections. Browse an online product gallery of each of the display units in our showroom.