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Ultimate Direct Glaze Window

The Marvin Ultimate™ Direct Glaze window offers a classic style, brings natural light into a room, or highlights an unobstructed outdoor view. The glass meets the frame directly without a sash on standard and narrow frame versions for a simple, clean profile with increased viewing area.

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Material

Extruded aluminum exterior with wood interior

Sizing

Expansive custom sizes available

Interior color + wood options

6 wood options + custom
2 paint options + prime
6 stain options + clear coat

Exterior color

19 color options + custom

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Expansive Views

Uninterrupted expanses of glass frame views where operable windows aren’t necessary.

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Narrow Frame Capability

Narrow frame replacement option is available to fit seamlessly into existing window openings.

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Profile Choices

Ogee profiles have a traditional appearance, while square profiles offer a more contemporary look.

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Direct Glaze

Direct glaze design provides a simple, clean profile with more glass area.

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Select Frame

A full frame Ultimate Direct Glaze window has a wider frame, while the narrow frame version is designed to maximize the viewing area with a slimmer profile, offering a more contemporary aesthetic.

The Ultimate Venting Picture window, exclusive to Marvin, is engineered to provide the look and security of a stationary picture window with the unexpected benefit of air flow through a patented, hidden screen system.


Ultimate Direct Glaze Window (Full Frame)

  • Exterior With 4-⁹⁄₁₆" full jamb

  • Recessed sash for a traditional or historic look

  • Aesthetic: May have a more traditional look compared to the narrow frame option

  • Replacement: Typically requires removal of the existing window frame during installation

Ultimate Direct Glaze Window (Narrow Frame)

  • Exterior with 2-³⁄₁₆" narrow jamb

  • Has a flush to-to-frame sash for a contemporary look

  • Frame: Sleek, narrow frame profile designed to maximize viewing area. 

  • Aesthetic: Contemporary look and feel 

  • Replacement: Can be installed without removing the existing window frame, making it ideal for frame-in-frame replacements

The narrow frame version offers a more contemporary and streamlined design with easier installation options, while the standard Ultimate Direct Glaze window may be better suited for situations where the existing window frame needs to be replaced or modified during installation.

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Sizing

Standard and custom sizes available. See dealer for details.

Material

Extruded Aluminum Exterior | Wood Interior

Standard Performance Ratings

Up to PG50 for air, water, and structural integrity

Energy Efficiency

Options to meet ENERGY STAR® throughout the United States


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Get Ultimate product resources here, including manuals, specifications, warranty information, and catalog.

Architectural Detail Manuals
Ultimate Direct Glaze Polygon and Round Top and Corner - Architectural Detail Manual (ADM)
Construction Specifications
Ultimate Direct Glaze Round Top and Polygon - Construction Specification (CSI Spec)
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Extruded Aluminum Exterior

Marvin Ultimate products feature extruded aluminum for proven strength and versatility.

Ideal for extreme conditions

AAMA 2605 verified finish

Virtually maintenance free

Resists fading and chalking


Specialty Features


Strong, Durable Material

Window exterior is made with extruded aluminum, which is much thicker than roll-form aluminum.

Commercial-Grade Finish

Finished in commercial-grade paint for superior resistance to fading, chalking, and corrosion.

Coastal Protection

Available with Hurricane Zone 3 (IZ3) ratings to stand up to severe coastal weather.

Design Options
Design Options
Color + Finish

Exterior Colors

A palette of 19 color options spans from muted, earthy tones to bold, rich colors and three pearlescent finishes. Custom colors also available.


Interior Finishes

Choose from a premium selection of wood species, stains, and paints.

Wood Options

Stained Wood

Painted Wood

Glass

A variety of decorative glass options are available to meet the unique needs of every project.

Divided Lites

The look of multiple, individual panes of glass in a window or door is a popular option. Choose Grilles-Between-the-Glass (GBG), Simulated Divided Lite (SDL), or Simulated Divided Lite with Spacer Bar (SDLS).


Patterns

These are some of our most frequently requested divided lite patterns.

Casing

Casing Types

An instant boost to curb appeal, optional exterior casing adds architectural detail and character to the profile of your home. Factory-applied casing saves time on the job site, with beauty and durability that lasts. Exterior casings, optional at the time of order, are available in extruded aluminum and are factory-finished with the same AAMA 2605 finish and paint as the clad exterior for a perfect match.

Subsills

Choose from six extruded aluminum subsill options to best match your sill thickness and depth with your casing and window style. Custom clad subsills ideal for historical matching are also available.

Glazing Profile

The glazing profile refers to the edge detail where the interior glass meets the wood, or in the case of the exterior, either the wood or the extruded aluminum. This edge detail, sometimes referred to as sticking or bead, adds a more traditional or contemporary aesthetic to a window or door. Ogee and Putty profiles are more traditional, while a square profile provides a clean, crisp, contemporary look.

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Installation Information

Ultimate windows are built for quick, easy installation.

Guides

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Nailing Fin

Pre-attached folding nailing fin and drip cap for easier installation.


Through Jamb

Available through jamb and installation bracket options.


Drywall Return

Drywall return kerf standard option for clean, contemporary finishing.


Wood Interior

Warm wood interiors provide a premium material look and feel that comes in a wide range of durable and high-quality finishes to choose from that bring out the natural beauty, texture, and grain.


Extruded Aluminum Cladding

Standard 2605 finish meets highest AAMA 2605 standard and is protected by a 20-year warranty against loss of adhesion, chalking, and fading.


Custom Sizes

Custom sizes are available on windows and doors in ¹⁄₆₄" increments for the perfect fit every time.


Factory-Mulled Assemblies Available

Standard factory mulling, reinforced factory mulling, or field mulling kits. Standard mull meets AAMA 450 specifications and performs up to DP65 for full frame, DP50 for narrow frame on standard products.

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Service + Replacement Parts

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