Frequently Asked Questions
Pella takes this extra step to greatly reduce the possibility of seal failure. When the glass seal is compromised, it causes fogging and reduced energy efficiency and visibility.
Conventional fiberglass screens are standard on Pella Impervia windows and patio doors, and our high-transparency InView™ screen is available as an upgrade. The screen frame is color-matched to the window or door frame.
Traditional, 9-Lite Prairie, Top Row – with additional custom patterns available.
The Pella Impervia line offers four different energy-efficient options besides clear insulating glass. Price out different glass options for your customer in m2o to find out which glass will fit your customer's energy savings and budget needs.
- Advanced Low-E insulating dual- or triple-pane glass with argon
- AdvancedComfort Low-E insulating dual-pane glass with argon
- Natural Sun Low-E insulating dual- or triple-pane glass with argon.
- SunDefense™ Low-E insulating dual- or triple-pane glass with argon.
- Clear insulating glass.
- Tempered glass.
- Laminated (non-impact-resistant)1, tinted2 or obscure glass available on select products.
- STC (Sound Transmission Class)-improved dual-pane sound-control glass.3
- Triple-pane.4
1For best performance, the laminated glass maybe in the interior or exterior pane of the insulating glass, depending on the product.
2Available with Advanced Low-E insulating glass with argon with bronze, gray or green tint on select products.
3 Sound control glass consists of dissimilar glass thickness (3mm/5mm or 5mm/3mm).
4Available on direct set, awning and casement windows and sliding patio doors. Not available with Advanced Comfort Low-E glass.
You can go to the Size Charts and Design Performance Page of the website and click on Product Performance Ratings or Glazing and Thermal Performance for glass ratings.
There are two benefits. The Low-E coating blocks 86% of the sun's heating and fading rays, helping to protect your customer's window treatments, furniture and flooring from fade damage. And the argon between the panes provides an extra layer of insulation from heat and cold.
Color-matched White, Brown, and Black. Satin Nickel, Bright Brass and Oil-Rubbed Bronze are optional upgrades. Antique Brass and Chrome are optional on sliding patio doors only. Exterior hardware on patio doors matches the frame color.
Obscure insulating glass is ideal for intimate spaces because its textured surface obscures the view while allowing light in.
Yes, this is a field-applied part for the double-hung, casement and awning windows. It will be shipped out of unit.
The roto cover is installed on the frame, but the crank handle is in the hardware bag packaged with the unit.
No, we don't offer ventilation latches on sliding windows, nor do we offer these on Pella Impervia single-hung units.
No, Pella does not offer these types of handles at this time.
Pella takes this extra step to greatly reduce the possibility of seal failure. When the glass seal is compromised, it causes fogging and reduced energy efficiency and visibility.
Optional conventional fiberglass screens are available on Pella 250 Series windows.
Traditional, Traditional Top Sash, 9-Lite Prairie, 9-Lite Prairie Top Sash, 6-Lite Prairie, Top Row and Custom (equally divided).
The Pella 250 Series line offers five different energy-efficient options besides clear insulating glass. Price out different glass options in PQM to find out which glass will fit your customer's energy savings and budget needs.
- Advanced Low-E insulating double- or triple-pane glass with argon.
- SunDefense™ Low-E insulating double-pane glass with argon.
- NaturalSun Low-E insulating double- or triple-pane glass with argon.
- Obscure insulating glass.
- Gray- or Bronze-tinted Advanced Low-E insulating glass with argon.
You can go to the Size Charts and Design Performance Page of the website and click on Product Performance Ratings or Glazing and Thermal Performance for glass ratings.
These products are tested to higher PG (DP) ratings. The ratings are achieved by adding more stiffeners to the products in order to meet PG (DP) ratings of 50 for coastal region needs. Multiple insulating air chambers provide strength and durability, and help provide excellent thermal performance.
Hardware is color-matched to the window, either White or Almond. The Cam-Action lock is standard, with the option to upgrade to an AutoLock.
Dual IG is 5/8 inch and Triple IG is 1 inch.
The foam insulation helps increase energy efficiency in extreme climates. Pella 250 Series products achieve U-Factors as low as 0.19 with triple IG and foam insulation.
Triple IG is the best option for sound control in Pella 250 Series products and is recommended for the customer who wants the best energy efficiency available plus excellent sound control.
Yes, this part is applied in the field and is available on double-hung, single-hung and sliding windows. It will be shipped out of unit.
No, we don't offer vent stops on sliding windows or single-hung units. These are only standard on double-hung units.
Pella takes this extra step to greatly reduce the possibility of seal failure. When the glass seal is compromised, it causes fogging and reduced energy efficiency and visibility.
Conventional fiberglass screens are standard on Encompass by Pella windows and sliding patio doors. The screen frame is color-matched to the window or door frame.
Traditional, 9-Lite Prairie, Top Row and Custom (equally divided) – with additional patterns available.
The Encompass by Pella line offers four different energy-efficient options besides clear insulating glass. Price out different glass options in PQM to find out which glass will fit your customer's energy savings and budget needs.
- Advanced Low-E insulating double-pan glass with argon.*
- SunDefense™ Low-E insulating double-pane glass with argon.*
- Obscure insulating Advanced Low-E glass.
- Bronze-tinted Advanced Low-E insulating glass with argon.*
You can go to the Size Charts and Design Performance Page of the website and click on Product Performance Ratings or Glazing and Thermal Performance for glass ratings.
Color-matched White or Almond is standard. Satin Nickel or Oil-Rubbed Bronze are optional on sliding patio doors. Exterior hardware on sliding patio doors matches the frame color.
Encompass by Pella offers obscure glass options that are great for spaces that require privacy.
Obscure glass features:
- Low-E insulating glass with a textured surface.
- Allows the sun to shine in while obscuring the view.
- Ideal for bathrooms or bedrooms.
Yes, Encompass by Pella offers vent stop and WOCD (Window Opening Control Device) options. Encompass by Pella double-hung windows offer an integrated vent stop. To meet the specifications of ASTM F2090 code regulations that are being enforced in some areas, the Encompass by Pella single-hung has WOCD capability with a Jamb Adapter. The jamb adapter and WOCD are sold together as an out-of-unit service part for field installation. This jamb adapter is also available with the vent stop to be applied in the field.
The roto cover is installed on the frame, but the crank handle is in the hardware bag packaged with the unit.
We offer limited opening hardware and WOCD hardware for Encompass by Pella sliding windows. WOCD hardware is handed, so you will have to choose left hand or right hand. They are field-applied options.
No, Pella does not offer these types of handles at this time.