Best Composite Windows In America | Infinity From Marvin Review
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Is fiberglass the peak of window technology?
Infinity From Marvin has been around for a while, but they are the windows of the future. Made with pultruded fiberglass, their durability and aesthetic combine to make amazing windows that last a lifetime. Jeff does a deep dive looking at what makes these windows the top of the line.
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00:00 - Introducing Infinity from Marvin
00:52 - Brief history of windows
02:07 - Why fiberglass is the future
04:15 - Glass options
04:38 - Grid options
04:46 - Weather Stripping
06:27 - Paint options
07:08 - Casement window
07:36 - Radius window - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
The Marvin Infinity has been a great window for our customers. Their double hungs have the best beauty, and the finish texture of the acrylic cap is sooo smooth. Planning to get these for my own home.
Great video Jeff!
So many benefits of Ultrex and composite products. I love seeing that Single Hung Round Top at ~7:35 too!
Thanks to all your videos, I am going with the Infinity Marvin windows and sliding glass door.
Yay!! Congratulations.
So glad you got to make a video on Infinity.
I’ve been selling Infinity exclusively for 5 years and have no desire to sell anything else.
A few months ago I met with a woman here in Austin, TX who wouldn’t even let me quote this product line and insisted that I quote her Essentials at the same price solely because you had done a video on Essentials you had never done a video on Infinity.
She literally wouldn’t believe me that the Infinity was the better window… simply because I wasn’t you.
She’s a classic example of someone watching too many videos and believing themselves to be an expert because she spent 😂six hours on TH-cam.
All this “knowledge” and disregard for my expertise led her to getting the lesser quality product… firmly believing she outsmarted me the whole way. I hope she watches this video and thinks of me.
Did Jeff to a video on the Essentials? I've commented asking him to do one and he said "stay tuned". If there is one already one out there that I've missed, pls share the link.
I have a lot of videos in the queue. That will be coming sometime soon.
Hi Jeff, You are a great sales person
Jeff, I really love your videos. They help us laymen make decisions. I just had a Marvin salesman at my house. He is going to price these out as full tear-outs as well as inserts. He said a full tear-out is the BEST option, but that my current aluminum clad windows are such that an insert wouldn't be out of the question. What do you typically recommend? Tear-out or insert? We are in the Pittsburgh PA area. Thanks for any input
He's probably right. Infinity is very selective of who represents them. I'm sure he knows what he's doing.
I'd say that 80% of ours are inserts.
My install crew say they don’t want anything to do with fiberglass or fibrex windows, that they can easily crack upon installing. These guys are the best I have ever seen. It’s all they have ever done for 30+ years.
I can agree with you about five bricks. It's splinters quite easily in the cold weather. I've never heard of this issue with fiberglass. Maybe they don't do enough of them to have that level of experience required?
Fiberglass is a generic term. I'm not in the window business and have no idea what each manufacturer of fiberglass windows uses, but I've read good things about Ultrex used by Marvin Infinity. I'll know better in a decade or two, but for now, it seemed like a great choice.
What is the difference between Marvin Infinity and Marvin Ultimate ? Im looking at casement only. Thanks for your videos !! 🥰
Thanks for your videos! They are very informative and helpful. I live in the northeast and am debating replacing my 30 year old, all wood Pella Architect series casement windows, probably with fiberglass clad wood. I don't have a local Infinity dealer. How does Elevate compare to them?
Elevate is a very nice product.
Had anyone heard of Gilkey Windows ? Any thoughts ?
Jeff, what is the difference between Infinity by Marvin and the Marvin Essential window?
I like the Pella Impervia behind you. Also uses Cardinal glass, doesn’t need the acrylic overlay and I like that there are no more cranks on casements and awnings.
Pella Impervia is great, but nowhere near the infinity. The internal jams are PVC, and the surface could use an Acrylic finish to cover up that duct tape look.
I sell it when my customers need a step down to save some money.
I prefer the look, which looks more like wood grain than industrial.
That's why we offer choices to our clients. Everyone wins!
The Pella finish looks like duct tape and looks nothing like a wood grain. I’m amazed they’re able to sell it. The exterior plastic glazing on single/double hung windows is hideous. Compared to a nice beveled edge with zero glazing on Marvin. Weepholes Vs Slope Sill on Marvin… it’s really no comparison.
@@heisman9 why post anonymously?
Love your videos Jeff. I like the Infinity Windows from Marvin as well. But my understanding is they have to be installed by the dealer because of the warranty. That's understandable but it also makes them very expensive because of that. I'm currently evaluating different manufacturers of fiberglass windows for replacement in our home. Maybe you'll consider me to be tight, but my proposal for eight 39.5 x 35 double hung Infinity windows came in over $1700 per window installed. I can source Pella Impervia Windows for $900 less per window un-installed. I do understand the importance of a professional installation, but the Infinity proposal seems high to me. The cost to install a window shouldn't be more than what the window price is. In my opinion, 39.5 x 35 windows are not huge windows either. I also have four additional larger windows included in this project. As much as I like the Infinity product, I'm having a hard time convincing myself to purchase them at that price point respectfully.
I get it....
If you buy Impervia for $900 and pay $350 for labor... You're not far from the $1700 price point. I think you're getting the same value for both. The Infinity should cost at least that extra $400 per window considering the difference in quality.
IAM from Morocco, lam so interested in you products !
What's the difference between Marvin Infinity and Marvin Essential windows? Infinity wasn't available in 2020 when we ordered windows for our new home. The all Ultrex window options at the time were Essential and Modern. Modern 8'x10' patio doors were $17k vs $5800 for Essential but the Modern is more of a very heavy duty commercial door with the price to go with it, so Essential was more in our budget. Essential windows were limited in size for an operable casement, so we had to order fixed windows in Essential for 7' high openings. I'm assuming the Infinity windows have thicker jambs to avoid operational size limits and fill the void between Modern and Essential?
That is a great question. I totally get where you're coming from. Yes, you are right, the Infinity product is a specialized product that fills the gaps on almost every one of the Marvin product lines. It is a very robust unit, that is very attractive, and it's built for the replacement industry where the home dictates what size windows you need, unlike new construction.
Question regarding weatherstripping. At 6:09 it shows the weatherstripping, side strip meeting the top strip. Both are cut off before getting to the corner leaving a gap. Shouldn't they be mitered? What am I missing?
Good observation. Those two strips are on a casement window where there is another weather stripping on the receiving side. It does have 100% coverage.
How much more expensive (in percent) would these be over a comparable Impervia window.
thanks Jeff!
They'd be very comparable in price.
Hello again Jeff! How would you compare this product to Fiberframe. I know two different materials but as far as energy efficiency, cost, beauty, which would you prefer especially in a warmer climate. Thanks
That's a tough call .. I like Infinity more because they use Cardinal Glass and their product fit and finish is excellent.
I'm working on building a new house. I had a Marvin dealer quote me on a Essential 3x6' Casement with double pane, tempered, with Low E3/argon...$1014 with tax. I also got the same build quote from Fiberframe...$1814 window and tax, no shipping included. I just had each do this one window as an example.
Marvin painted finish is superior to Fiberframe as far as AAMA certifications. If nothing else to go on.
Can you use infinity for new construction?
Yes, but it must be installed by an Infinity dealer.
How do you rate the Infinity windows against the Impervia by Pella?
Infinity is much nicer. Here is a video showing them side by side.
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I am looking for triple pane windows.. do you have a recommendation for that?
Almost every manufacturer will offer a triple pane option. I don't have a specific recommendation for a triple pane window. As long as you're getting Cardinal Glass from a reputable manufacturer, you should be okay.
@@HoustonWindowExperts thank you
@missj7765 you're welcome!
Hi Jeff, what is the difference between the Marvin Infinity and Essential lines. Both are all-Ultrex windows. Now I'm confused. Thanks!
The Essentials is like Chevy and Infinity is like Cadillac.
It's a much nicer profile, is a heavier pultrusion, offers an Everwood option, and many more upgrades.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you. I just read online that the Infinity targets the replacement market, it's essentially (no pun intended) Marvin's version of Renewal by Andersen.
I was very close to pulling the trigger on Andersen 400s mixed with a couple of 100s for our new construction, but changed to Marvin Essential after watching your many videos filled with great advice. Thanks!
SDL on Infinity only.
Bigger sizes. 88 inch tall Casements. 192 UI picture windows. 60 inch wide awnings, matching hinged doors, bi fold and more large slider options.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Hum...they look the same, just Infinity is a Replacement window and Essential is New Construction per Marvin.
@@Eric-xp1kl they do not look the same at all. Especially when comparing single/double hung.
In fact the Infinity Window looks like the Marvin Elevate wood clad window. Painted white on the inside you’d have a hard time telling those two products apart. Marvin is just making an all fiberglass product line but using the aesthetics of their wood window. I’m sure Jeff will eventually get around to a side by side comparison to show the differences.
How do you compare Infinity from Marvin and Andersen 400?
Completely different materials and applications. It's hard to compare. Infinity is a better product for sure.
Would you rather have Windsor pinnacle or Marvin infinity?
Marvin, for sure!
What's your views on Marvin Essential all fiberglass window compared to Infinity by Marvin all fiber glass window. How do they stack up against each other, including efficiency stats.
Video coming soon.
Essentially, it's like General Motors. They have Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac.
That's the same as Marvin having Essentials, Elevate, and Infinity.
Each level has better construction, options, and aesthetics.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Yes please! Been waiting on a video of the Marvin Essential line.
Essential & Infinity are all fiberglass (this is where a comparison between the two need to be made). Elevate has the wood interior, so I don't see how that makes Elevate a step up just because it has wood on the inside. We didn't want to deal with the maintenance involved with the upkeep of the wood so went all composite.
When you go to Marvin's main website, it says nothing about the Infinity brand, Infinity has its own web domain, it just makes things confusing.
Also doing a search online, there really is no solid explanation of the differences between the Essential and Infinity. It's almost as if Marvin purposely wants to keep the differences blurred.
I am in AZ, single story home with stucco and my 5 window have pop outs. The quotes I am getting seem really high compared to what others have been quoted in various states. Does this seem normal? Basic color and single sliders.
(1) 72x72
(2) 72x60
(1) 60x60
(1) 48x60
Provia Endure is $10,600 from Everlasting Windows.
Infinity Marvin $21,600 from Dreamstyle remodeling
Anlin Del Mar $9800 from American Vision
That sounds about right to me.
Hi, I had new windows put in about 10 yrs ago. They were cheap vinal windows.
The worst thing was they just stuck them in and caulked them, and left.
I never noticed till later that the windows was put in wrong.
You can see daylight
in between where you raise the window and window frame. Not the frame and thrim.
I have to keep rope caulking in them and cannot raise them.
I am going to replace them, but I want ones that will last. I am on disability and cannot afford to get another bad job and cheap windows.
Can you recommend a place that has a showroom for the Marvin windows.
Also can you recommend a company around Middle Tennessee area that can install them.
Thanks
I have enjoyed your videos.
Please check out BuyInfinity.com
Just a quick question, I am confused...Are the Infinity windows Fiberglass or composite materials.. thanks
@lindasingleton1828 both... Fiberglass is considered a composite material.
Tha m k you, sadly they sent emails back and they do not have a dealer around here for Marvin or Anlin . The companies around here are American Home design, Pinnacle, and the closest one is Window world windows.
Window world Window buys theirs from a plant in Pennsylvania.
Have you heard of any of these three companies.
Thank you
The only company on your list that I am aware of is window world. They have a very poor quality window and a sloppy installation procedure, in my opinion.
What is the approximate cost for one standard window??
Good luck getting the answer to that😂
A standard window will cost between $1000- 1500 depending on your location.
If you really want to know how much YOUR windows would cost, go to BuyInfinity.com and locate a dealer in your area. They will give you an exact price.
Well I must be lucky then!🤣🤣🤣
@@HoustonWindowExperts is that including installation ??
@HoustonWindowExperts what size would you consider as standard size in your price range? Is 3'x6' casement considered to be standard? Thanka
Are black windows able to stand up to the south Texas sun?
The new technology in coatings has advanced dark Windows to where they have zero issues.
Marvin will be first fiberglass window finish certified 625.10 by AAMA
marvin essential is the same as infinity line im pretty sure
There are some similarities but also some major differences. I will make a video about that soon.
@HoustonWindowExperts need it specially in casement style please!
There warranty does not seem as good as others
I would spend as much time focusing on the warranty as I would the quality of the product. There's an assumption that a better warranty means you have a better product, and I have found that to not be true. In fact, one could say just the opposite is true.
I have seen this product at 20 years of age and it looks fantastic.
@@HoustonWindowExperts
Thanks makes a lot of sense the one thing I did not like was where the lock is and where it meets the other sash there I little piece of weather striping looks cheep
Jeff I sell about 2 million of this product a year and I spent about 30 seconds a lead talking about warranty.
I educate you on why it won’t fail. Why a good installer won’t fail. And that the best warranty is one you never use.
There are a million Americans out there right now holding triple lifetime guarantees from vinyl window companies that don’t exist anymore.
Why is this called a composite window?
That's a common term for anything that's not organic or PVC
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thanks! Makes sense.
They cost less than Renewal By Andersen. They have composite corner key joinery.
Check out BuyInfinity.com to locate a dealer in your area.
Anything that is two materials mixed together is technically a composite. Silica sand and resin are two materials. Boom! Composite. Important distinction is zero PVC content unlike Andersen Fibrex composite.
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American Window makers are absolute trash when comparing to European windows. When i watch these videos im always shocked how far behind we are in window making.
You should start a window manufacturing plant in the United States. I'd buy it from you.