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Pella Windows: For All Seasons in Chicago

Published , By Brian Olson

 

In extremely cold or warm climates, the window frame material you choose is important. It should provide excellent insulating qualities – in other words, it should keep the outside environment from entering your home uninvited. 

Pella Available in Vinyl, Fiberglass, & Wood

Pella offers several products in materials ranging from wood to vinyl to fiberglass, ranging from lower cost to premium. Pella Windows organizes its products into lines so homeowners can easily evaluate based on characteristics like energy efficiency, maintenance, colors and overall window appearance. 

Vinyl

Vinyl windows were once seen as inferior. However, due to enhancements in technology, they now stand shoulder-to-shoulder with all other types of windows. Durable, insulated, and attractive, vinyl windows are a great fit for homes of all kinds. Providing enhanced curb appeal, low-maintenance requirements, and improved energy efficiency are all top benefits homeowners can expect. No other window on the market delivers these benefits better than those built by Pella, the most renowned manufacturer in the industry.

Fiberglass 

Known for strength, low-maintenance, and durability, Pella Impervia fiberglass windows are a smart choice for any home. These windows are also scratch-resistant and built to protect your home from any type of weather, from extreme heat to subzero temperatures. Pella windows also come in a variety of styles, including awning, sliding, casement, single-hung, and double-hung, so you can choose what best fits the architecture of your home, and your personal taste.

Wood

These are both functional and gorgeous…when installed, these windows will instantly add to the curb appeal of your home. A great choice when it comes to longevity. In fact, if cared for properly, wood windows can have a lifespan ranging from 30 to 50 years, sometimes even longer. There are wood windows of all kinds, all of which offer something just a little different in terms of aesthetics and performance. Whether you want hickory, oak, mahogany, or otherwise, we — along with our window suppliers — can accommodate you.

Pella’s Best Insulating Glass

Windows and doors with double­ or triple-­panes Low-­E insulating glass with argon (or another insulating gas) in between the panes will maximize the comfort and energy efficiency of your home when the temperature plunges. Pella windows and doors with Low­-E triple­-pane glass are top rated for energy efficiency among the best national brands.

Pella’s Best Insulating Frames

Wood is an outstanding insulator- in fact it insulates 1,800 times better than aluminum. (When you were a child, ever remember sitting next to those old­-fashioned aluminum school windows? Brrr.) Fiberglass composite windows and doors are also an excellent choice, they offer the insulating quality of wood and won’t turn brittle or shatter in extreme cold.

Why Pella Windows are so Popular

Pella windows are crafted with beautiful vinyl frames that are super easy to maintain. Vinyl replacement windows will never have to be sanded or repainted. Instead, these windows will look new for years on end with only an occasional rinse from the garden hose. Pella also carries a strong reputation for high quality, and incredibly durable window options for all homes. Contact us today to see if Pella Windows are the right fit for your home!

Pella Platinum Elite Certified Contractor

Years ago, Brian and Scott Olson became certified Pella contractors and helped design Pella Windows’ first installed program. Since then, Olson Windows have been upgraded to a Pella Platinum Elite Certified Contractor- awarded to less than 1% of contractors nationwide. So, they know a thing or two about installing Pella Windows products and can help homeowners choose among the many available options. Get Inspired by visiting our project gallery. Want to hire us? See our service areas here.

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