InLine Vs Marvin Integrity
Last Post 03 Jun 2009 08:23 PM by CathyK. 22 Replies.
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18 Mar 2009 12:10 PM
Posted By MichaelG on 01/14/2009 3:53 PM

Inline windows are physically better than most, if not all other fiberglass window manufacturers. Take a look at their structural ratings, air ratings, and water ratings.

I once read on a website that 35% of heat loss takes place through air infiltration/exfiltration, so naturally you want a window with a very tight air rating. Inline has great ratings, but I was unable to find any of Marvin's physical ratings online, let alone the air infiltration.


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Did you also know that the data shown on their website is @ best miss-leading. Search CAN/CSA website for Inline windows, you won't find any due to the fact that they are indeed not CAN/CSA (AAMA equivalent) certified for structural performance. http://directories.csa-international.org/directorymain.asp
There's only 1 FG manufacturer that is CAN/CSA certified.

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03 Jun 2009 07:57 PM

I'm interested to find out which window Cathy chose. I am in the same predicament. Marvin vs. Inline. I just discovered inline today and I am very excited for another local fiberglass dealer. Any thoughts out there on which is better? And what is the warranty for inline. Marvin is 10 years for casement and 20 for glass (i think).  A better warranty would make a difference.

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03 Jun 2009 08:23 PM
Contact: [email protected] and ask him about the warranty. I just emailed him but you could too. Mark is a great guy and VERY helpful. I've visited the factory twice and have seen their products. We found the pricing between Marvin and InLine to be comparable. InLine windows are totally custom. The sliding doors and "European" style doors (tilt and turn) are more standardized, in terms of dimensions. The windows are custom sized to within 1/16 inch. You do need to be aware that the windows are priced out "ala carte"....meaning, the base price is just the windows. You have to pay extra for the brick mold, the wood interior trim, more if the wood is finished, extensions, etc. The advantage is that you can get the outside one color and the inside another if you like. I am still convinced InLine has a better product but it is a bit confusing/ complicated if you are used to the simplicity of ordering the "usual" Anderson-type windows. We are getting double glazed. We ran numbers regarding triple glazed and the energy savings just doesn't justify the cost (we are on a very tight budget). There are theoretical advantages to triple glazed....less air movement/convection so you can put chairs closer to the windows and be comfortable. However, estimated heat cost doesn't drop all that much with triple pane (our estimate was $50 per year in a very cold climate). I believe that InLine is working with Aspin (perhaps) windows out of Colorado which is nationally recognized (in the States) for their windows and I think InLine is providing a lot of Aspin's windows. If you live near Toronto, ask Mark for a tour. They have a display area so you can see and operate the windows plus he'll take you on a tour of the factory. It's near the airport. Cathy
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