WARROAD, Minn., Feb. 7, 2007 - Marvin opens the door to a wealth of new possibilities with an expanded door line that features an industry-first Ultimate Swinging Screen, new 2 1/4" Swinging French Doors and an enhancement to the raised- and flat-panel standard options for Marvin residential and commercial doors. "First impressions matter and when it comes to a home, the entrance is a primary focal point. Many homeowners are looking to entry and patio doors to express their personality while meeting the demands of their lifestyle, including durability, ventilation and security," said Jeff Siverhus, product planner for Marvin Windows and Doors. "At Marvin, matching superior aesthetics with innovative functionality is always our objective and we're delighted to be able to showcase the results in the expanded Marvin door line."

Marvin Ultimate Swinging Screen
For homeowners who want to let nature's beauty in while keeping uninvited guests - such as insects - out, the Marvin Ultimate Swinging Screen is an innovative solution. In an industry-first, the Ultimate Swinging Screen has no visible fasteners and features panels with traditional shadow lines to create the classic millwork look for which Marvin is known. With an easy-to-install Storm Insert Option - comprised of aluminum-surrounded glass panel - the Marvin Ultimate Swinging Screen makes it simple to prepare a home for any season.

The Ultimate Swinging Screen is a perfect match with Marvin's Rectangular and Arch Top Wood and Clad Inswing French Doors, which are all available in nineteen clad colors, further allowing homeowners to create the perfect first impression. Marvin invites homeowners to put on the finishing touches by selecting from six screen mesh types and four finishes on exclusively designed exterior handles.

Additional features of the Marvin Ultimate Swinging Screen that make it beautiful, durable and easy to operate include:

Hinges that match the clad screen color are incorporated into "Z" bar frame with bronze brushing permanently integrated

The durability to withstand the elements similar to all of Marvin's clad products, with solid corner construction and 70 percent Kynar® 500 paint

Storm water management design with integrated weep holes in the panel frame that shed moisture to the exterior and an integrated drip cap shape in the top "Z" bar.

New 2 1/4" Swinging French Doors
To help homeowners make their grand entrance, Marvin is introducing new 2 1/4" French Doors with standard sizes stretching 8' and 10' tall to accommodate the growing ceiling heights in today's homes. With a number of customizable features - ranging from inswing or outswing, the wood used on the interior and exterior of the door, a clad option available in 19 colors and a variety of hardware materials to shape (rectangular and arch top) - Marvin has provided all the tools for homeowners to decadently or simply match the décor of their homes.

Exceptional performance and solid security were central goals in the design of the new 2 1/4" French Doors, as evidenced in the superior design pressure ratings, American Architectural Manufacturing Association (AMMA) 2605-05 certified clad finish and locking points at the handle, header and sill. Additional standard and customizable features of this new offering include:

Six-inch stiles and top rail, with 8 1/8" bottom rail

Standard Insulated Glass (IG) with the option of Low E II

O, X and XX operating configurations

Standard multipoint locks on active and inactive panels for all sizes and operating configurations

Marvin exclusive swinging door handle-sets, which are available in eight finishes.

New Raised- and Flat-Panel Standard Options on Marvin French and Commercial Doors
Whether the goal is to create a traditional or modern look, Marvin's raised-panel and flat-panel standard offerings make it easier. With performance in mind, the panels are crafted using an exterior grade medium density fiberboard (MDF) substrate to eliminate expansion and contraction common with solid wood panels. Also, many of the clad raised- and flat-panel doors meet Window and Door Manufacturer Association (WDMA) certifications. For additional protection, the panels are glazed into a silicone bed to enhance resistance to air and water filtration.

The following doors and configurations are now part of the standard offerings, which are available in bare and primed wood and 19 clad exterior colors:

French Doors (1 3/4" panel doors)
(a) 4 3/4" intermediate rail, placement - 24 5/16" from bottom of door sill
(b) Visible panel height - 12 1/64"

French Doors (2 1/4" panel doors)
(a) 6" intermediate rail, placement - 23 11/16" from bottom of door sill
(b) Visible panel height - 10 3/4"

Commercial Doors
(a) 6" intermediate rail
(b) Intermediate rail placement (2 options)
(c) 39 13/16" on center from bottom of door sill, visible panel height 10 3/4"
(d) 26" on center from the bottom of door sill, visible panel height 24 9/16"

For more information about Marvin's expanded door offerings, please call (888) 537-8266 or visit www.marvin.com.

About Marvin Windows and Doors
Marvin Windows and Doors brings its Built Around YouTM philosophy to life with every customer and every solution. A premier manufacturer of made-to-order wood and clad wood windows and doors, Marvin offers the industry's most extensive selection of shapes, styles, sizes and options to fit the diverse needs of builders and match the personalities of homeowners. Marvin's tradition of delivering the finest craftsmanship in windows and doors began in Warroad, Minn., a small town just six miles from the Canadian border, where the privately-held, family-owned company is still headquartered today.

EDITORIAL CONTACT:
John Kirchner
(800) 328-0268
johnkir@marvin.com