The NEW Pella Impervia Casement 2.0 Review
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Redesigned for 2021, the Pella Impervia Casement 2.0 features a completely redesigned Easy-Slide-Operator mechanism. This model is constructed of the same great fiberglass the Pella is known for but with a sleeker look and easier operation.
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Great job Jeff. The education and enthusiasm you bring to windows is awesome. These are huge financial decisions people have to make and you help us make informed decisions so thank you very much for the videos.
Thank you for watching and your comment.
Great video as usual. I have Pella rep coming to my house this week. 30 day wait just to get a quote. I've gotten a quote from local dealer for a bow and quote came in at $5,800. 1960s split level home. They use Wincor windows out of West Virginia. I hope it goes well.
You got this!
A couple things I like about these casements: 1. There is no crank to get in the way of window treatments. 2. The pivot point is at the edge of the window instead of somewhere in the middle. That means the entire width of the window is clear if you need to escape through the window.
Great observation. Thank you for watching
Did you see that it has both TOP & Bottom mechanism's??.
I just got my casement windows and they don’t open all the way. Can you post pictures and size. Mine are 31 x 57 and the tech said they open like that because of the weight of the window. I’m not convinced.
There is no way to post pictures in this comment thread. I would call Pella and ask them for their advice.
I’d love a vid where you go over all fiberglass window products that you carry.
Also- oxxo sliding glass doors. But I think that is much more niche.
Good idea. I do have a few videos of OXXO doors. Go browse and you'll see them.
Love your stuff, thanks for posting! Little off topic but wondering if you could do a video clarifying the difference between Andersen E and A series? Previous videos you classified the A as being a "in between" E and 400 with multiple replies disagree and even contending that the A series is a "better" product than the E. Thanks again!
Great suggestion!
Great looking windows, and great video! You had said the frame width of the picture set impervia window is 1-3/4”. What is the width of the impervia casement-both the width of the fiberglass frame (jamb) and the width of the fiberglass part of the sash?
No, that's just the frame size. The sash adds about 2 more inches.
I’m sold!
Thanks for watching
Love You love your content. I have some PELLA casement/with blinds bought 2007, still great. Wanted to purchased double hung for 2nd floor (6) windows which they no longer carry in double hung, for casements would 14,959 for 6 vinyl windows/blinds. Could you give me your thoughts on this estimate? I do love the integrated blinds function.
That seems high for just 6 casements. Look for a second opinion. You can also check out JeffsList.com. We may know of a great window company near you.
Are these comparable to Marvin Elevate? Which would you choose? I have an older 1920s bungalow with single pane wood windows, and unfortunately none are salvageable. I’d like a new window with a similar aesthetics to the classic wood windows. Noise reduction is important. I saw the Marvin Elevates at a local hardware store here in LA and really like them. Great channel. Thanks for all the info!
Either one of those two fiberglass products are going to be very comparable. They happen to share the same glass from the same manufacturer that makes the best glass for the top window companies in America. If you are wanting to look historical, neither one of these is a good product. However, I would have to say that the Pella product is more historical looking than the Marvin equivalent. If you want a more historical look, Marvin and Pella both make products for that as well. They will have a wood interior and an aluminum exterior. If you decide to go that route, you should look into Windsor Windows as well. Thank you for your comment, and thank you for watching.
Thanks for another great video. Is the opening mechanism and Kevlar proprietary to Pella? If the go out of business, can we repair it? And are these superior to Milgard fiberglass?
Those products are proprietary to pella. I would not be concerned about them going out of business anymore than I would be concerned about Amazon going out of business. Obviously, anyone can go out of business without notice. However, an established, 100-year-old company, with billions of dollars in revenue has a very low risk of going out of business. They certainly have a lower risk than milgard would
@@HoustonWindowExperts Well sadly I remember the days when Amazon didn’t exist. Our window company- Pozzi- bit the dust. But luckily they used Truth hardware like a lot of companies.
Good point
Which would you rate better - Pella Impervia vs Anderson 400 series?
Asking the hard questions here but what are your thoughts with Marvin essential cuz that is the only other fiberglass only product I know of.
I'm kinda biased against pella but these look very sharp. I've been looking at Marvin essential and I feel they have no soul to them... Maybe you know what I mean. Interestingly they come out cheaper than ultra premium vinyl . I'm curious on your thoughts essential vs this product ?
They are both great fiberglass products, as far as quality goes. The biggest difference is the finish, Pella uses a powder coat while Marvin opts for a baked on acrylic urethane, they both come with a ten year warranty. I think it all boils down to which one you prefer the aesthetics of.
Hi Jeff. Does the impervia casement make a better seal than an impervia gliding window?
Absolutely.
If considering these windows, which other brands/manufacturers would you compare these to for price/performance?
Take a look at the Marvin Essential for comparison. It's another high-end fiberglass product.
Hi Jeff. Which of these 2 would you choose for NY climate, Pella impervia casement or Windsor pinnacle casement? I know they are 2 different materials, but I have narrowed it down to those 2 and I need an unbiased opinion. I think the impervia casement might be a better design but I don't know which of the 2 is a better overall buy.
The quality you will get from Windsor is going to be superior to the Pella impervia series.
I think they will both do a great job, but the Pinnacle series has a nicer fit and finish.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thanks again Jeff. I think I might consider moving to Houston in order to get you guys as my windows dealer. 😊
And according to my research, less expensive.
Lol. By the way, I know a lot of great window companies all over the country. I may know someone near you. Check out TheWindowExperts.com for details.
an Andersen rep came out and made mention that Pella fiberglass, while very strong, will require some type of 'maintenance' after some time whilst their replacement composite windows are fully maintenance free. is he blowing smoke?
Yes, go watch the video I made comparing their product to the Pella impervia and see what you decide.
I'm meeting with a Pella rep soon to replace 7 windows in my Brooklyn row house.
You've stated in previous videos you may know of good local companies in your viewers area. Any New York City area companies you could recommend for a 2nd quote?
You can email the office at info@houstonwindowexperts.com and someone can check our list of referrals for you.
Thanks for replying!
You videos are very informative.
You are welcome! I hope we can help.
Hi Jeff! I just got my Pella Impervia windows installed and I love them put I have an issue I wanted to ask you about. Hopefully you can give me clarity. I got 3 Impervia casement windows and I notice that the frame on the inside is not fiberglass but plastic. Is this correct? I'm a little disappointed because the single hung window are beautiful and strong and then my casement window look cheap on the inside and feel cheap to the touch. I got them in white. Please advise. Thank you for your time.
The operable casements use a piece of plastic that serves as a glass stop. I always suggest to buyers to see a sample in person before buying windows in order to avoid any surprises.
I'm so sorry that you don't like it. Please note that it does not affect the integrity of the window or it's performance.
@@HoustonWindowExperts is the glass stop all around the inside frame of the window?
Thank you again Jeff! At the end of the day, after getting a better understanding of what I was looking at (glass stop) I do love my windows! They are everything I wanted and more. I am very happy with my purchase. Your videos helped me so much in this process. I am appreciative.😊
Awesome!
Yes
Tilt and turn windows have been in Europe for many years. It's slowly starting to show up here in the US. I can't for double hung windows to be out
Thank you for watching and for your comment.
Hello, you mention the percentage of home value to spend on windows. Is that % you mention with or without installation cost?
With labor.
Will this company make a French casement window for an opening 72wx42 h?
They will in their Architect Series.
Thanks Jeff 🙂.
THIS is what I had in mind.
All Gass, nothing , (other than the frame), but Glass.
I Did say that, but it apparently wasn't Technical enough 😟.
A Question - the Casement Windows open 'Out' ?
Are there any that open in as well ?
I have Cleaning them on the brain, and don't quite see the point to them opening out ! That would seem to mean They would Still have to be Cleaned from the outside.
What say ye 🤔.
Have a Great weekend, (following Friday of course),
JaneLee 🕊️ - in Suburban Philadelphia
9/30/21
As always, JaneLee, thanks for watching!
Casements only open outward and you get to decide which side they are hinged on. For cleaning purposes there are some casements that have what is called a "wash hinge". It allows the sash to pivot to a point where the exterior is facing inward enough to be cleaned from the inside.
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Thanks Again Jeff 😊,
JaneLee 🕊️ - in Suburban Philadelphia
10/2/21
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you, Jeff! I've been deep-diving your videos this week and love your enthusiasm. I was wondering about cleaning the outside as well and your response here is correct, but it didn't address the Easy Slide mechanism specifically. Is there some way to disengage the Easy Slide so the Impervia can be washed from the inside? Thank you!!!
@thomashowellgarbage thank you for watching and for your question. Unfortunately, you're going to have to have a pretty long arm in order to reach the window if it's very wide. They do not have a way to disconnect it easily. If you were to be able to disconnect it, you'd have to go outside to do it anyway. At that point, you might as well wash the window while you're out there. Lol.
@@HoustonWindowExperts You are amazing. Thank you for responding on this "old" video commentary--that's impressive. I had seen a competitor casement window that, once disengaged from the swing arm, it converted from a side-hinge to a being able to pivot more toward the middle. I'll roll the dice with a few more questions for you.
1-Do you see more service calls on the Easy Slide over a traditional crank hardware? That feature alone has us leaning toward Pella Impervia.
2-If necessary, can the Easy Slide hardware be swapped out without changing the whole window?
3-Any chance you want to sell us 32 windows here in Utah? I've filled out the form, but would just as soon send the business your way... ;)
Thank you for sharing your time and expertise!
Pella had a huge class action lawsuit which I’m in on regarding their aluminum wood windows and I was furious. So they aren’t that great. The wood rots out on their aluminum cladding. Now they supposedly corrected that but I’m cautious about them. I think a strong vinyl or fiberglass if good is best. Andersen made a better window than Pella casement. My Mother has all Big Andersen Casement and fixed and her oldest are 23 years and they are perfect yet. Her newest are 12 years old and perfect. My Pella casement are 12 years old and rotting out!
Yikes, I hate hearing that.
@@HoustonWindowExperts everyone knows about this lawsuit from a few years back. Thousands upon thousands of homeowners suffered huge losses including me. I was one involved. Not a good company.
The STC is difficult to beat for their easy availability and price. Most brands don't have the rating. Vinyl will flex with time and you can't know the long term STC value unless it's properly tested.
I don't get the Width Limitation of 37.5"
Even Vinyl Window Casements can go 36" Wide.
Why would Fiberglass be limited to only 1 1/2" wider than Vinyl.
I think you might have been mistaken of perhaps misspoke.
Please correct or confirm this if you please.
That's what they are telling me. I usually don't see anything wider than 35.5" until you switch to Aluminum or Steel.
I want to know what you feel about Inpervia vs Lifestyle now that Pella has settled the lawsuit.
I think they are both great products. I would lean towards the impervia for durability, and I would lean towards the lifestyle if you're looking for a wood interior.
You should also check out the infinity from Marvin products.
Pella should dye their Fiberglass Black. I can see the white showing at the seems.
It's a power coat finish. You can see the raw material where they make the cuts. A touch-up pen will fix this.
FYI The Glass SEAL has a Lifetime Warranty, not 10YR
Correction!! 20 YR Warranty on the Glass Seals, my mistake.
Hey, we all make mistakes. Trust me!
I see no thermal break in the pella windows just 2 channels instead of 3
There is no thermal break required on fiberglass products. I've only seen that when you're talkin about aluminum products. Am I misunderstanding your question?
@@HoustonWindowExperts why is there no thermal break in fiberglass, would that not make them more efficient? Or am I miss understanding what a thermal break is
A thermal break is only seen on aluminum products. Without a thermal break aluminum products conduct way too much heat or cold. Fiberglass is so efficient and does not conduct nearly at all. It does not require a thermal break.
@@HoustonWindowExperts My Pella impervia windows have frost in the corners.
I'm sorry to hear that. Some of that could be related to the installation process and whether or not they use good insulators between the wall and the window. Usually if I see frost on a window, it's going to be on the glass in the center of the window where it has the least amount of protection. If you're seeing frost in the corners, I wonder if air infiltration is an issue.
What about the screens
Yes, it does come with a screen.
@@HoustonWindowExperts are you able to get blinds between glass with these? I understand they discontinued Lifestyle series
And by the way your videos are extremely informative and helpful. Too bad I am in Pennsylvania :)
@@jodiprobst5398 Lifestyle is still available with blinds in all configurations except double hung, double hungs are still available just no blinds in them
Pella tested this 20,000 times and then some ingenous fool will find a new way to break it
So then tell Pella to replace all the ROTTED windows (casement and others) they sold to all of us years ago.
I don't work for Pella. Have you tried calling them?
Don't buy them. I have them in my house two have broke. Customer service is impossible
I hate to hear that.