2008 Crystal Achievement Award |
Marvin was featured in the September 2008 Window & Door Magazine for winning the Crystal Achievement Award for the most innovative window. The Ultimate Replacement Casement window.Marvin developed the Ultimate Replacement Casement to answer consumer demand for easy-cleaning, reliable casement windows. Said to be the first of its kind among major window manufacturers, the window offers a host of unique features, including a wash mode. |
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First the handle is cranked twice, the hardware are is pushed down and the window is pushed away. Then the handle is cranked back. The user then swings the window all the way open, pulling it across towards the lock for accessibility to exterior glass. The casement's wash mode makes window washing less of a chore by allowing homeowners to get rid of ladders and scaffolds. It also lessens the risk of falls since the exterior can be washed from the interior.In three simple steps, the exterior is rotated towards the interior, allowing homeowners to clean the exterior without ever going outside and without using complicated tools. |
A new hardware system, said to be the most durable on the market, comes standard on the casement. A folding handle unobtrusively blends in with window treatments. The cover and lock handle set can also be removed for easy painting and staining. The hardware is also designed to be easy to operate,, taking fewer cranks to open. Supporting a sash of 150 pounds, the casement's hardware continues to perform at the highest standards, even with large windows, thanks to a commercial-grade classification. A design pressure rating of 50 indicates the window and hardware's strength and durability. |
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Installation of the window is easy, thanks to a narrow jamb. Beveled frames in 0, 8 and 14 degrees are offered to match perfectly into nearly any opening. Designed to replace almost any window, the line has numerous other design options, including a simulated check rail and wide bottom rail to approximate the look of a double hung. The window features butt joints reminiscent of older wood windows, yet has a less recessed look, making it appropriate for modern homes as well as historic places. |





