All ThermaStar by Pella® windows and patio doors offer the energy efficient options that will meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® certification in all 50 states. Our precision welding process makes a stronger and more durable window and helps prevent the frame from warping and twisting over time like ordinary vinyl can.

What is ThermaStar by Pella?

All ThermaStar by Pella® windows and patio doors offer the energy efficient options that will meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® certification in all 50 states. Our precision welding process makes a stronger and more durable window and helps prevent the frame from warping and twisting over time like ordinary vinyl can.

Does Pella have different grades of windows?

4. Window Types. Choose the window type and material that best suits your style and your home. Pella offers six different window types including awning, casement, sliding, bay and bow as well as single- and double-hung windows, all of which are available in a range of standard sizes.

Do Pella windows have argon gas?

Pella uses an infrared camera to visually show the efficiency of the glass in the window. We compare double-pane glass with no coatings or argon gas to double-pane glass with Low-E coating and argon gas. See what helps keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Is Pella 350 worth the money?

Pella Window 350 Series Cost Pella 350 windows are the most durable vinyl windows you can purchase. They feature HurricaneShield impact-resistant glass and can cut down outside noise from 29% to 59% based on OITC ratings. The exclusive vinyl formula is also low-maintenance but durable.

Are ThermaStar windows energy efficient?

Where are Pella vinyl windows made?

Reidsville, North Carolina
Pella Corporation, a leading window and door designer and manufacturer, announced today that it has selected Reidsville, North Carolina, as the location for its new manufacturing facility. Pella will occupy an existing 150,000 square foot space where it will produce and distribute vinyl windows and doors.

How long should builder grade windows last?

How Long Do Contractor’s Windows Last? Unfortunately, builder-grade windows are less sturdy than other options, and on average, homeowners have to replace them within 5 to 10 years of their installation. By comparison, higher-quality windows last much longer—ranging from 15 to 30 years of performance, or more.

Do Pella lifestyle windows qualify for energy tax credit?

It allows for a credit of 10% of the cost of a qualified energy-efficient improvement, up to $200 for windows, not including installation.

What is the most efficient window?

Wood: Wood windows offer the best insulative value, though they also require more upkeep than vinyl, wood-clad or aluminum frames.

Does Pella use Cardinal glass?

Cardinal glass is featured in the most top of the line products like Andersen, Pella, Windsor, Marvin, Milgard, Fleetwood, Amsco, etc. In fact, we sell 20 brands of windows and doors and all of these brands use Cardinal glass in their products.

Are Pella thermastar vinyl windows any good?

For instance, the Pella Thermastar seems to have locked in the lowest rated vinyl window on the Consumer Reports Replacement Windows list for the past few years running. The Pella 250 is just two slots up from this and gets a 61 rating out of 100.

What happened to thermastar windows?

The Thermastar has since been renamed The Pella Encompass Series, although consumers still tells us that they find the Thermastar model sold in some pockets of the country. The company introduced two new vinyl window series in 2012, the Pella 250 and the Pella 350.

What is the rating of Pella Windows?

Pella Windows Ratings. According to the Better Business Bureau, Pella Corporation currently maintains an A+ rating with an average star rating of 3.68 out of 5 stars based on 6 customer reviews. A vast majority of the Pella complaints centered on specific problems with the windows followed by advertising/sales issues.

Is the Pella 350 series worth it?

The Pella 350 series is a decent vinyl window, but I tend to think that Pella is overpriced in most cases — however the 350 series is their best vinyl window to date. I’ve never recommended an MI window and I’m not going to start now.