Energy Efficient Windows & Doors

For weather proofing your home, Pella creates advanced energy efficient windows and doors. Pella windows and doors are tested for air infiltration in state-of-the-art facilities to make sure they seal properly and meet or exceed industry performance standards. By purchasing from Pella Windows & Doors, you will have windows and doors that help to make climate control easier and your environment more comfortable when dealing with fluctuations in temperature.

Pella utilizes the latest in materials like insulating glass with argon. This extra insulation helps keep the surface of the glass from getting too hot or cold, keeping your environment more comfortable. Pella also uses multiple layers of glass coating which help with the temperature as well as protecting your furniture and window treatments from fading.

Pella Windows also employs an expertly trained and certified installation team. This team utilizes a tested installation method to be certain your windows are performing at their best.

Pella’s energy-saving technology can make a major difference in your comfort and energy use because we:

• use multiple panes of glass
• apply Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass coatings which reflect heat energy
• insert Argon between the panes of glass to provide extra insulation from the heat and cold.
• have a variety of features and options with snap in shades and blinds that serve as an extra insulation layer.

Also, Pella’s sliding patio doors feature our unique design that puts the sliding panel on the exterior — so the harder the wind blows, the tighter the seal.

Pella Lifestyle Series is the #1 performing wood window and patio door for the combination of energy, sound and value¹. Pella Lifestyle Series has options that are on average 79% more energy efficient than single-pane windows². Our exclusive snap-in between-the-glass blinds or shades can help increase the energy savings as well. They add an extra layer of insulation between the glass, helping to keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in the summer.

The frame material of your door plays an important role in how well the door insulates your home from outdoor cold or heat. For example, wood is an outstanding insulator — it insulates 1,800 times better than metal. Pella’s proprietary  fiberglass composite offers an insulating value similar to wood. Vinyl is less insulating in nature, but Pella’s vinyl patio doors have air chambers inside the vinyl to increase its insulating ability. Aluminum does a poor job of insulating — it transfers the heat or cold into your room, so it can be uncomfortable to sit next to an aluminum window or door.

Pella’s energy-saving technology can make a major difference in your comfort and energy use because we:

• use multiple panes of glass
• apply Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass coatings which reflect heat energy
• insert Argon between the panes of glass to provide extra insulation from the heat and cold.
• have a variety of features and options with snap in shades and blinds that serve as an extra insulation layer.

Pella Lifestyle Series Energy Efficiency package is on average 83% more energy efficient than single-pane windows.² Pella Lifestyle Series offers products awarded the ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient Mark in 2019.³ Our exclusive snap-in between-the-glass blinds or shades can help increase the energy savings as well. They add an extra layer of insulation between the glass, helping to keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in the summer.

The frame material of your window plays an important role in how well the window insulates your home from outdoor cold or heat. For example, wood is an outstanding insulator — it insulates 1,800 times better than metal. Pella's proprietary fiberglass material is the strongest material for windows and patio doors, engineered for lasting durability.*  Vinyl is less insulating in nature, but Pella’s vinyl windows have air chambers inside the vinyl to increase its insulating ability. Aluminum does a poor job of insulating — it transfers the heat or cold into your room, so it can be uncomfortable to sit next to an aluminum window or door.

*Pella’s proprietary fiberglass material has displayed superior strength over wood, vinyl, aluminum, wood/plastic composites, and other fiberglass materials used by leading national brands in tensile and 3-point bend tests performed in accordance with ASTM D638 and D790 testing standards.

Explore New & Replacement Windows Material Type

• Wood
• Fiberglass
• Vinyl

Choosing the right glass is an important decision. No matter which area of the country you are in, Pella offers options just right for your climate.

Pella's InsulShield^® glass collection offers our most innovative and energy-saving choices, designed for specific climate types.

Advanced Low-E Insulating Glass with Argon

Features:

• Two panes of glass with Advanced Low-E protection and insulating argon⁴ between the panes. Blocks 84% of the sun's ultraviolet rays.
• Three panes of glass also available on select product lines for increased energy efficiency. Blocks 86% of the sun's ultraviolet rays.
• Advanced Low-E double-pane glass available on for Pella windows and patio doors. Advanced Low-E triple-pane glass available on Pella Lifestyle Series, Architect Series windows and patio doors, and Pella 250 Series windows.

AdvancedComfort Low-E Insulating Glass with Argon

Features:

• Two panes of glass with AdvancedComfort Low-E protection and insulating argon⁴ between the panes. Blocks 85% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
• Three panes of glass also available on select product lines for increased energy efficiency. Blocks 87% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

AdvancedComfort Low-E double-pane glass available on Architect Series, Pella Lifestyle Series and Pella Impervia windows and patio doors. AdvancedComfort Low-E triple-pane glass available on Lifestyle Series, Architect Series windows and patio doors.

SunDefense™ Low-E Insulating Glass with Argon

Features:

• Two panes of glass with SunDefense Low-E protection and insulating argon between the panes. Blocks 94% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
• Three panes of glass also available on select product lines for increased energy efficiency. Blocks 95% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

SunDefense Low-E double-pane glass available on Architect Series, Pella Lifestyle Series, Pella Impervia windows and patio doors, and Pella 250 Series windows. SunDefense Low-E triple-pane glass available on Lifestyle Series, Architect Series windows and patio doors.

NaturalSun Low-E Insulating Glass with Argon

Features:

• Two panes of glass with NaturalSun Low-E protection and insulating argon between the panes. Blocks 69% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
• Three panes of glass also available on select product lines for increased energy efficiency. Blocks 73% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

NaturalSun Low-E double-pane glass available on Architect Series, Pella Lifestyle Series, Pella Impervia windows. NaturalSun Low-E triple-pane glass available on Lifestyle Series, Architect Series windows, and Pella 250 Serieswindows.

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<sup>1.  Performance solutions require upgrades to triple-pane, AdvancedComfort Low-E and mixed glass thickness. Based on comparing product quotes and published STC/OITC and U-Factor ratings of leading national wood window and patio door brands 
2. Performance solutions require upgrades to triple-pane and AdvancedComfort Low-E. Window energy efficiency calculated in a computer simulation using RESFEN 6.0 default parameters for a 2000 sq. foot new construction single-story home when comparing Pella Lifestyle Series windows to a single-pane wood or vinyl window. Double-hung windows are not available with triple-pane glass. The energy efficiency and actual savings will vary by location. The average window energy efficiency is based on a national average of 94 modeled cities across the country and weighting based on population. For more details see pella.com/methodology
3.  Some Pella products may not meet ENERGY STAR guidelines in Canada. For more information, contact your local Pella sales representative or go to energystar.gc.ca.
4. Optional high-altitude Low-E insulating glass does not contain argon in most products. Please see your local Pella sales representative for more information.</sup>