HomeGuard vs. Marvin: Which Is Right for Your Home?
CalCo offers both HomeGuard and Marvin because different homes and different projects call for different solutions. Neither option needs to be right for every homeowner.
Our job is to help you understand the differences and select the window that makes the most sense for your priorities, home, and budget.
HomeGuard is an excellent choice for homeowners who want a high quality vinyl replacement window with energy efficient options, attractive design choices, low maintenance, and strong overall value.
Marvin offers a broader range of premium materials and architectural customization, including fiberglass, natural wood, aluminum, and highly customized window configurations depending on the collection.
Every home has an aesthetic personality. Sometimes you know it, sometimes you don’t.
Here are four directions to start from.
Every home has an aesthetic personality. Sometimes you know it, sometimes you don’t. Here are four directions to start from.
Black exteriors, clean white interiors, contour grids, matte black hardware.
White exteriors, wood-grain interiors, flat colonial-style grids, antique brass.
Eldridge Gray or Pewter exteriors, white interiors, no grids, satin nickel.
White or Cozy Cottage exteriors, white interiors, flat grids, brushed nickel.
Black exteriors, clean white interiors, contour grids, matte black hardware.
White exteriors, wood-grain interiors, flat colonial-style grids, antique brass.
Eldridge Gray or Pewter exteriors, white interiors, no grids, satin nickel.
White or Cozy Cottage exteriors, white interiors, flat grids, brushed nickel.
Each style does something different for your house. Pick the ones that fit how you live.
Click a window style to learn more.
The all-rounder. Slides up or down, tilts in for cleaning.
Slides side to side. Wide horizontal openings, easy operation.
Cranks open with one hand. Perfect above kitchen sinks.
Hinges from the top, opens out. Lets air in during light rain.
Doesn’t open. Built for the view, not the breeze.
Three windows angled outward. Adds a bench-seat alcove.
Four or five windows curved outward. Bay’s dramatic cousin.
Small greenhouse-style box. Built for plants, herbs, light.
The all-rounder. Slides up or down, tilts in for cleaning.
Slides side to side. Wide horizontal openings, easy operation.
Cranks open with one hand. Perfect above kitchen sinks.
Hinges from the top, opens out. Lets air in during light rain.
Doesn’t open. Built for the view, not the breeze.
Three windows angled outward. Can add a bench-seat alcove.
Four or five windows curved outward. Bay’s dramatic cousin.
Small greenhouse-style box. Built for plants, herbs, light.
10 Architectural Shapes
For when a rectangle isn’t the right answer.
Home Guard Innovation Conservision 800 Windows
At CalCo, we believe homeowners shouldn’t have to choose between quality and value. That’s why our standard window package includes premium energy-efficient glass and advanced composite frame construction—features often considered upgrades by other window reaplcement companies.
With an impressive R-5 performance rating, our standard windows are designed to deliver exceptional energy efficiency, durability, and comfort while providing outstanding value for your investment.
Independently tested for air, water, and structural performance
Energy performance numbers verified by an independent third party
Multi-manufacturer warranty backstop
Manufactured in Indiana, USA
20 standard Pro-Match finishes from the supplier, plus custom color matching.
Choose from 20 standard exterior colors that complement traditional, modern, and historic homes alike. Every color is finished to last and color-matched to CalCo’s full line of entry doors and patio doors.
White 280
Desert Tan 327
Brown 502
Clay 807
Terratone 511
Wineberry 604
Mocha 507
Black 518
Forest 522
Eggshell 503
Cozy Cottage 606
Wicker 809
Pewter 805
Eldridge Gray 605
Musket 508
Navy 521
Coastal Plain
Daffodil
Iron Ore
Positive Red
The inside is where you live. Pick something that fits the mood of the room.
Clean, modern, gets out of the way of the room.
Options: Euro White / Beige / Black / Clay
Warm, traditional, makes a room feel furnished.
Options: Light Oak, Dark Oak, Cherry, and Pecan, paired with any exterior finish above.
Interior/Exterior
White/White
Beige/Beige
Clay/Clay
White/Light Oak
Beige/Light Oak
Clay/Light Oak
White/Dark Oak
Beige/Dark Oak
Clay/Dark Oak
White/Cherry
Beige/Cherry
Clay/Cherry
White/Pecan
Black/White
Black/Black*
*Only available in Casements, Awnings, Picture Windows
Small finishes, big impact. Choose from four designer-grade hardware options.
Hardware options:
Designer Hardware Finishes
Satin Nickel
Bronze
Antique Brass
Matte Black
Two standard grid styles, both colonial pattern, both between the panes for easy cleaning.
Grid options:
Note: Want something more decorative? Prairie, Double Prairie, and Diamond grid patterns are available as upgrades. Grids are also entirely optional.
Muntin Bars
Pencil Grid Brass
Standard Grid Light Oak
Standard Grid Dark Oak
Standard Grid Tan
Standard Grid White
Contour Grid White
Diagonal Grid White
V-Groove Colonial
Standard on Every CalCo Window
A revolutionary screen material so transparent you’ll forget it’s there. The view through your window stops being a screened view.
Every operable CalCo window comes with Clearly Better screens as standard. Most contractors charge extra for them. We don’t.
Standard Screen
Clearly Better
High-Performance Insulated Glass System
HGI’s Conservision 800 combines advanced glazing technology with exceptional energy efficiency. Multiple layers of silver-based Low-E coatings, metal oxide treatments, protective layers, and argon gas work together to minimize heat transfer—helping keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Three quietly impressive things you can add at consultation.
From historic homes to modern masterpieces, we provide premium replacement windows that honor the character of any architectural style. Our Full Simulated Divided Light options deliver the timeless elegance of traditional divided-pane windows with the comfort, efficiency, and performance homeowners expect today. Whatever your home’s age or era, we have the perfect window solution to match.
Marvin Windows
CalCo Design & Renovation is proud to bring Marvin windows to homeowners throughout Lancaster County and the surrounding areas. With premium materials, thoughtful design, and a wide range of styles and customization options, Marvin makes it possible to choose windows that feel like they were made for your home.
From whole home window replacements and historic renovations to additions and exterior upgrades, our team will help you compare Marvin collections, materials, styles, colors, and finishes to find the right fit for your home and your vision.
The Marvin Ultimate Collection offers sleek, durable hardware designed to complement your windows and doors without taking away from their overall look. Choose from a variety of finishes to match your home’s style, including Matte Black, Satin Taupe, Bronze, White, Satin Nickel, Brass, Antique Brass, Polished Chrome, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Satin Chrome.
Available hardware styles and configurations vary by window and door type, giving you plenty of options to create a finished look that feels cohesive throughout your home.
Marvin hardware is designed with a clean, streamlined look that complements modern window and door styles. From low profile handles to nested locks, each option combines simple design with dependable performance. Choose from a variety of finishes to coordinate with your windows, doors, and overall home design.
Hardware styles are available in the finish options shown below.
Vivid windows feature sleek, low profile hardware designed to maintain a clean, modern look while providing dependable operation, safety, and security.
Choose from the available finish options below to complement your windows and overall home design.
Elevate windows feature classic, low profile hardware designed to provide a clean, refined look along with dependable performance, safety, and security.
Choose from six available finishes to complement your windows and home design.
Essential windows feature sleek, low profile hardware that combines a clean appearance with reliable performance, safety, and security.
Choose from six available finishes to coordinate the hardware with your windows and overall home design.
Optional exterior casing adds depth, detail, and architectural character to your home while giving your windows a more finished appearance. Factory applied casing also helps simplify installation while providing lasting beauty and durability. Available in extruded aluminum, each casing is factory finished to match the window’s clad exterior for a seamless, coordinated look.
Choose from six extruded aluminum subsill options to complement your window style, casing, and desired sill depth. Custom clad subsills are also available for projects that require a more specific look, including historic homes and renovations.
Ultrex® fiberglass exterior casing provides a strong, low maintenance alternative to traditional wood, vinyl, or composite trim. Factory cut for a precise fit and easier installation, it features a durable acrylic finish designed to resist fading, chalking, and peeling over time.
Choose from multiple exterior colors and trim configurations, including clean flat styles and more traditional brick mould options. Several casing styles are also available with or without a sill nose, giving you even more flexibility to create the right look for your windows and doors.
Enjoy fresh air without letting insects and outdoor debris into your home.
Choose from a variety of screen frames and mesh options designed to complement your windows while providing the look and functionality that works best for your home.
Customize your screens with an aluminum surround available in three finishes or a wood interior surround designed to complement warm wood interiors and arrive ready for staining or painting.
Marvin windows come standard with Bright View™ fiberglass mesh, designed to provide better airflow and natural light while keeping insects out. The mesh also repels water and resists dirt and grime to help maintain a clear view.
Whether your screen is installed on the interior or exterior, the surround can be coordinated with your window or door for a clean, finished look.
Enjoy fresh air while helping keep insects and outdoor debris outside. Standard full screens feature a durable aluminum surround available in multiple finishes to complement your windows.
Marvin Bright View™ fiberglass mesh comes standard, offering improved airflow and natural light while maintaining a clear view. It also repels water and resists dirt and grime for easy, low maintenance performance.
Screens for the Vivid, Elevate, and Essential collections feature durable, low maintenance aluminum surrounds with Marvin Bright View™ fiberglass mesh. The mesh is designed to improve airflow and natural light while keeping insects out, and it resists water, dirt, and grime to help maintain a clear view.
Elevate casement and awning windows are also available with stainable wood screen surrounds to complement wood interiors. Single and double hung windows offer full or optional half screen configurations, while exterior screen colors can be coordinated with Ultrex® fiberglass window and door finishes for a clean, cohesive look.
Our standard windows feature dual pane glass with Low E coatings and argon gas between the two panes for added insulation. This design helps reduce heat transfer compared to single pane glass, improving energy efficiency and helping maintain a more comfortable temperature inside your home year round.
Also known as insulated glass, dual pane windows provide a strong balance of energy efficiency, comfort, and everyday performance.
Triple pane windows feature three panes of glass with Low E coatings and two insulating spaces filled with argon gas. The additional pane and insulated space provide enhanced thermal performance, helping reduce heat transfer and improve year round comfort and energy efficiency.
Four steps. No pressure, no obligation.
Schedule a free in-home consultation. We’ll bring the samples, walk through your home with you, and put together a quote with no pressure or obligation.
