Andersen vs. Marvin - Replacement Windows Review

Andersen vs. Marvin Products

Each brand offers a unique selection of window types. Below, you'll find the product selection from each brand. For more product details, click the link. 

Andersen

1. Wood
2. Composite - Fibrex
3. Vinyl-Clad
4. Aluminum-Clad
5. Fiberglass-Clad

Marvin

1. Wood
2. Extruded Aluminum Clad
3. Ultrex Fiberglass
4. EverWood

Andersen vs. Marvin Finish Offerings

Each brand and window type vary in which colors are available, both interior and exterior.

Andersen 

The available window finish colors for Andersen depends on the material. The E-Series Aluminum Clad has the most options (50+).

The 200-Series Vinyl Clad has the least (2).

To see the full range of available colors, see this chart.

Marvin

Each Marvin window type differs in color availability. The most color options are available for the Extruded Aluminum Clad windows, with up to 20 options.

To see available colors for each product, visit the Marvin website. 

Marvin also offers a wide range of interior colors for each product option, which you can find here.

Warranty Coverage: Andersen vs. Marvin

Both Andersen and Marvin want to prioritize one thing above all others: your satisfaction!

Both vendors offer amazing warranties, however, it's important to know what is and is not covered by both vendor warranties.

Andersen Warranty Coverage

Andersen offers the following standard warranty coverage: 

• 20 years on glass
• 10 years on operable parts
• Labor is not included in warranty coverage - warranty not prorated

Marvin Limited Warranty

Depending on the product purchased, Marvin's Limited Warranty coverage ranges. For details, read more about their warranty here.

Andersen vs. Marvin Product Lead Time

When ordering replacement windows, it's important to understand how quickly your product can be made available to you. In industry lingo, this is called lead time. Depending on the manufacturing process and distributor locations, this can vary. 

Andersen

4-8 week lead time

Marvin

4-10 week lead time

Pricing Differences: Andersen vs. Marvin

After taking into account window custom size and shape, average window prices are competitive between the two vendors. 

Andersen

$$$-$$$$$ - Average cost of $750-$1,300+ per window

Marvin

$$$$-$$$$$ - Average cost of $1,000-$1,300+ per window

*Labor is not included

After seeing some of the product information side-by-side, we hope it's easier to make your decision. If you have any further questions or inquiries about product offerings, we'd love to help - give us a call!