Infinity from Marvin
vs
RBA & Pella Impervia

Windows: Fibrex®

60% vinyl, 40% wood fibers1
Decay resistant
Low moisture absorption

Doors: vinyl-clad wood core

Frenchwood® (400 series)- rigid

vinyl sheathing/wood veneer

Narroline® (200 series)– vinylclad

wood/wood veneer

Perma-Shield® (200 series)–

vinyl-clad wood

Impervia® windows and doors: Duracast®, a 5-layer pultruded fiberglass
composite

Low-maintenance, inability to rot or corrode
Resists dents, bends, and breaks
Pella claims their fiberglass
is “Strategically woven” versus “Marvin Ultrex, a basic fiberglass” that uses “randomly blown fiberglassrovings”2

Ultrex®

Low-maintenance, inability to

rot or corrode

Resists dents, bends, and

breaks

Material

• Fibrex®, being 60% vinyl, has great expansion/contraction
• Ultrex expands 75% less
• Doors being vinyl-clad have greater issues
• Ultrex expands 87% less than vinyl
• Both vinyl and Fibrex are thermoplastic materials which do not retain structure when heated
• Fibrex – 173°F
• Vinyl – 163°F

Duracast® has only been tested from -40°F to 180°F5

• Ultrex® is a thermoset material, retaining structure when heated to 285°F
• Similar expansion/contraction to glass

Material Stability

• Finishing process fuses color to Fibrex®
• “12x thicker than painted vinyl finish and will never need refinishing” 7
• Veneers are the exception
• Window finish/color options
• Interior – Wood veneer or 6 painted colors
• Exterior – 9 painted options
• Door finish/color options
• Frenchwood® - 8 interior/9 exterior options
• Perma-Shield® – 6 paint options

• Impervia® finish is a baked-on powder coat finish that
“meets AAMA 624,”8 not verified
• Not third-party tested
• Obvious duct tape-like texture
• Casement* only exception
• Limited color options
• 5 colors (2 added mid-May)
• White is only standard option
• No wood option

• Ultrex® has a proprietary, high-performance acrylic finish that is AAMA 624 verified
• NOT a gel coat
• 3x thicker than typical vinyl finish
• Essential™ and Elevate® have 6 exterior, 4 interior finishes
• No EverWood® option

Material Finish & Colors

• SDLs
• 3/4” and 1-1/8”
• Not denoted as permanent
• GBGs
• 3/4” and 1”
• Permanent
• Interior Wood Grilles
• 3/4” and 1-1/8”
• Removable hardwood grilles for easy cleaning
• Careful removal is necessary

• No SDLs
• GBGs
• 3/4” only
• Poor aesthetic at connection point

• Infinity®
• SDLs – 23/32” or 1”
• GBGs – 7/8” or 1-1/8”
• Essential™
• Only 23/32” GBG
• Elevate®
• Only 23/32” GBG
• Only 7/8” SDL
• Marvin SDLs are permanently adhered by compression

Grille Options

• Casement
• Awning
• Double Hung
• Slider
• Polygons ~ 10 + custom
• Round Tops ~ 11 + custom
• Bow, Bay, Box Bay, Bump-Out Bay
• Sliding Patio Door (Frenchwood® , Narroline® , Perma-Shield® )
• Some limitations on number of panels
• In and Out Swing Patio Door
(Frenchwood)

• Casement
• Awning
• Double Hung
• Slider
• Polygons
• Round Tops
• Bow & Bay
• Sliding Patio Door

TBD

Products Available

• 20-year transferable on Fibrex® material
• 10-year transferrable on hardware manufacturing defects and exterior color finish
• 2-year national transferable warranty for installation*
• Painting voids warranty
• Doors are consistent except material warranted for 10 years

• Lifetime nontransferable on Duracast® material
• 10-year when transferred
• 10-year transferable on Duracast finish, non-Duracast material, hardware, and install
• Hardware operation only, not finish
• 2-year on service labor
• Painting voids warranty

• Infinity from Marvin
• Nontransferable limited lifetime on Ultrex and non-glass components
• 10-year when transferred
• 10-year transferrable on finish
• Service labor provided by Authorized Infinity Retailer

Warranty

Infinity by Marvin vs Pella Impervia

Tailored to Your Liking

Marvin's extensive range of options in styles, finishes, hardware, and sizes. Marvin offers a wide variety of customization choices, including different wood species, colors, and specialized glazing options. Additionally, Marvin's made-to-order approach allows for tailored solutions to fit unique architectural designs and personal preferences, providing greater flexibility and personalization compared to Pella.

Infinity from Marvin vs RBA & Pella Impervia