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MARVIN ESSENTIAL COLLECTION MARVIN ®
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WHY MATERIALS MATTER

TEMPERATURES MAY FLUCTUATE, INDUSTRY’S BEST FIBERGLASS
BUT ULTREX WON’T FINISH FOR LASTING BEAUTY

Ultrex expands and contracts at virtually the same rate as Ultrex is the first and only fiberglass finish to be verified to
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glass so it works with glass rather than against it. This means AAMA’s 624 voluntary finish specifications for fiber reinforced
seals aren’t as prone to leaking and windows aren’t subjected thermoset profiles (fiberglass).
to sagging issues like other composites.
Windows and doors made with Ultrex resist scratches, dings,
This is especially true when compared to vinyl, which can distort in and marring more than vinyl. Our patented, mechanically
extreme heat and crack in fluctuating temperatures. Ultrex resists bonded acrylic finish is up to three times thicker than painted
distortion even at temperatures up to 285°F. Rapid temperature competitive finishes, and it resists UV degradation up to five
change doesn’t faze Ultrex. From -30°F to 70°F, a 6 foot stile times longer than vinyl—even on dark colors.
changes less than 1/32 inch in length.

EXPANSION MEASUREMENT PATENTED ACRYLIC CAP
Ultrex expands and contracts at virtually the same rate as glass.
ULTREX .4
GLASS .6
ALUMINUM 1.3
VINYL/WOOD
COMPOSITE (FIBREX ) ® 1.6 ULTREX COMPOSITES ULTREX COMPOSITES
VINYL 4.0
0 .5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
x10 -5 in/in/F – ASTM D696

Picture windows in Stone White Casement, Awning, and Picture windows in Ebony

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