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Mar
30

Used as the Southern Building Showhouse, this home is a model of water and energy efficient practices.

What window would an expert on green building choose? At AVI, besides priding ourselves on the fact that our Buckhead showroom was the first commercial space to be certified green by EarthCraft, we also supply Marvin’s energy efficient windows and doors for projects involving Atlanta’s green building experts.
Builder-turned-green-building-consultant Carl Seville chose Marvin windows, as well as a unique Marvin bifold door, in this beautiful home, which served as a showhouse for the Southern Building Show a couple years ago. The home was a showcase of green building practices, designed to minimize water and energy usage. Clearly they didn’t compromise on style along the way.
How much of a green expert is Carl? He’s known as the Green Building Curmudgeon, and together with Abe Kruger, another guru of green, they even wrote the book on the topic, literally. Together, these two Atlanta-area experts have published a new textbook, Green Building: Principles and Practices in Residential Construction. In addition, Carl traveled to the Marvin factory a couple years back, and wrote about his experiences with this windows company.
Learn more about the sustainability and eco-friendliness of Marvin window and door products.

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Mar
23
http://www.marvin.com/windows/window-product-finder/
Marvin Windows Product Finder

If you’re considering replacing your windows, you have a chance to make some changes. But where do you start to figure out if you want to keep your double hungs or casement windows or swap them for, say, a glider window or maybe even a sliding French door. The new Window Finder at Marvin.com is a great place to start.
This easy-to-use online tool walks you through a series of easy questions and quicker than you can fill in a MadLib, you’ll find out just what kind of window you’re wishing for.
And just as handy, the Door Finder will help you zero in on either the right replacement for the old, leaky patio door you can hardly open or the gorgeous new entrance design for your new deck area.  And when you’re ready, your can trust the team at AVI, your exclusive source for Marvin windows and doors in Atlanta.

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Mar
15
Marvin windows in Alpharetta, GA

How will you improve your home in 2012?

Warm, welcoming, comfortable, architectural, mystical, or grand? How do you define Southern Style? The upcoming Spring Atlanta Home Show will explore this interesting topic with a special exhibit called Southern Style: Spotlight Savannah.
AVI friends Margaret Norcott, interior designer and owner of Milieu Design Group, and Tony Pourhassan, principal of Highlight Homes, are the force behind this special exhibit, with support from AVI , a Marvin Design Gallery.
Show visitors will find an actual brownstone façade and décor inspired by John Berendt’s southern gothic bestseller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.  
AVI will be supplying Marvin windows and doors for the exhibit, and of course, will have our own booth, #1306. And don’t miss Ms. Norcott’s presentation, Adding Architectual Interest to Your Home, on stage at the show on Saturday at 4 PM.
Don’t miss this chance to get inspiration and ideas for your home improvement projects. As the Spring Atlanta Home Show Guide promises, “From the riverfront to the gardens, the visual charm of the Old South, the airs of antebellum gentility are manifested here and seek to cast you under their spell.”

Spring Atlanta Home Show
Friday March 23, 2012 10am-6pm
Saturday March 24, 2012 10am-6pm
Sunday March 25, 2012 noon-6pm
Located at the Cobb Galleria. Get directions here.

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Mar
09

Marvin Windows Remodeler's GalleryThere’s nothing better than seeing actual photos of real homes to give you ideas for your window replacement or home improvement project. Or perhaps you want to compare the outcome of a recent project to others. 

Marvin Windows and Doors’ website has a new Remodelers Gallery that features actual before and after photos by remodelers across the country. You’ll find inspiration to spark your creativity, perfect for sharing with your contractor or remodeler.

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Mar
02
Therma Tru Doors

Enter the Therma-Tru Unlock the Opportunities Sweepstakes!

We’ll tell you how to win sweepstakes prizes, but first let’s talk about the real prize: a new entry door! It’s a well-known fact that upgrading your front door is an excellent investment. It raises the “perceived value” of your home beyond the actual cost. Whether you’re looking to sell your home or just looking for a simple home improvement with high impact, entry doors are a great choice.

In addition to offering the best window value in Atlanta, AVI is your source for beautiful custom entry doors. Composite doors, such as Therma-Tru, are one of our favorite suggestions. They are secure, energy efficient, and simply gorgeous. Even veteran door specialists have trouble telling they’re not made from genuine wood, plus, composite doors never rot or need painting or staining – they stay beautiful for decades!

Ready to get started on your door project? Check out these cool tools to design your own door: Easy, free four-step Door Designer and the Picture Perfect Virtual Designer, downloadable software for purchase by design professionals and homeowners.

Even better, visit the Therma-Tru website, follow their door design steps and you’ll be entered to win their Unlock the Opportunities sweepstakes. Prizes include gift cards, a large screen TV or laptop computer, and the Grand Prize, a trip for 2 to the 2013 Pro Football Championship Game in New Orleans.

Want to design another door? You get one entry per day, each time you design another door and prizes are awarded daily! Don’t believe us? Check out the list of daily winners!

ThermaTru Doors Sweepstakes

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