Wood Ultimate Double Hung WindowsA Design Plus (NAPSA)—There’s a window of design opportunity for homeowners with the introduction of a new wood double hung window. The exterior surface has a solid wood profile that meets most historic restoration criteria. That means homeowners can have all of the convenience of double hung windows, while achieving or maintaining the graceful look of a historically accurate home. A good example is Marvin’s Wood Ultimate Double Hung window. To create this window, Marvin has replaced the thick vinyl jamb found on most double hungs with a wood interior that can be painted or stained. While some double hung compression systems allowed the sash to tilt, it was often difficult to operate, especially on large units. With Marvin’s new tilt lever, which is integrated into the lower sash lock, and with hidden tilt latches on the upper sash, both sashes tilt simply and quickly for easy cleaning. Return the sash into the window frame, release thetilt lever and the sashclicks right back into its track. The Marvin Clad Ultimate Double Hungis equipped with the same operating technology as the new Wood Ultimate Double Hung. Plus, for low maintenance, it features an extruded aluminum cladding with a commercial-grade, a: = A new kind of double hung window has been called a symphony of beauty, function and performance. baked-on coating system that exceeds the American Architectural Manufacturing Association’s specifications. The Wood and Clad Ultimate Double Hung windowsare available with the Low E II and Argon gas option; with this option, the units meet the requirements for the ENERGY STARrating. To qualify for the voluntary ENERGY STAR program (jointly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency), windows need to meet energy-efficient specifications based on one of three climate zones. The Marvin Wood and Clad Ultimate Double Hung with Low E II and Argon gas meet the requirementsofall three zones. For more information, visit www.marvin.com orcall (888) 5378268.
