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Marvin all wood (Non Clad)?

7 years ago

Hi are these wood ultra with no exterior clad? If so did you have any trouble painting to their specs which call for a 1/16 lip of paint onto the glass to seal the sash? Thanks

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ArcCreative Ltd.
7 years ago
Alex, a bit of a tricky question. I assume you're referring to the doors on the balcony. These are fiberglass doors that are stained to look like wood. Renato
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