Bought Pella Windows 2 years ago ! The windows I had before were Not tight and in the Winter You could feel the cold Air ! The Summer you could feel the Heat ! So I decided to get 3 New windows ! When I found out the Price of a New Double hung Window Being retired and on a Budget decided on a Single hung ! To make a Long story short ! I bought 3 New Single hung windows cost me over $3,000.00 and the Windows aren’t any better Can Stiil feel Air coming through ! The installer was Great ! The Owner was Horrible and the receptionist was Always Out to lunch ! Go with Anderson ! I’m from Northern Nj !
Your videos are awesome! Thanks for the Pella introduction. We will now be looking into them for our replacement project! I wish you were in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area!
@@HoustonWindowExperts from what I was told by a local building supply, Pella, in our area, only sells through their showrooms(?)That is fine for us, we will be installing them ourselves, so a hard sales pitch won’t do them any good! I’m just happy to have a place to go where I can see and operate the windows. So many small businesses don’t have much to see in person, that’s why I wish a place like yours existed here(unless you know of something). Anderson’s are made right near my home, and they don’t even have a flagship display location that I know of....
The Architect series has been suggested for my replacement project. The install would be pocket replacement because we don’t want to disturb our beautiful interior oak trim. Your thoughts on using this series for pocket replacement. Total replacement with oak interior trim is way out of our budget.
The Architect series may be a little too deep unless you have very deep walls. It can be done but you may lose a lot of your window sill space. Ask them to confirm how it will fit.
Hi Jeff, thank you for the great video! We are working on a big project in CA with 26 windows. Part of the house has aluminum black windows so we want to match it up for our new build part of the house. Would you think Pella Imperia good option? Other sales persons had suggest Milgard Aluminum windows. Are these two comparable? Thanks!
I think they are really good windows. They have some limitations on grids, colors, and sizes. You should also look into Anlin Coronado Series if you can get them.
Hi Jeff, Your video's are so helpful. I've narrowed my choice down to Marvin Infinity and Pella Impervia replacement windows. Our existing windows are 30 year old broken down vinyl windows. That's why we what fiberglass. They will all be full frame replacements. Do you have any preference to either one? Maybe a video Infinity vs Impervia. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Thank you for watching and your comment. I'm glad that I have been of help. I think either product would be great. I'd just go with the one who offers the best installation team and labor warranty.
Hi Jeff, thank you for the video and it’s informative. We are working on a project and need to install 26 windows. Part of the house has existing aluminum windows. I order to match it, we check Milgard Aluminum windows. Some sales also suggested Pella Impriva so I want to check if you think these two are comparable or will the Pella window looks similar to aluminum windows?
Thank you for watching and your question. I like both products but have a slight preference for the Milgard aluminum because if it's narrow frame profile which yields more glass space on your window. However, Milgard's customer support has been a nightmare for the past 5 years and is getting worse since they were purchased by M.I. Windows a couple of years ago. Pella will offer you much better customer support.
@@HoustonWindowExperts thank you again for the insight. I already had experience with Milgard customer support as their sales and team had been unresponsive!
Do you have a youtube video with your pros and cons of Pella Impervia window versus Marvin Infinity window. They are both fiberglass windows but I heard Pella had class action suites against them and their windows were not designed as well as the marvin Infiity window
I'll add that to my list. They are both great windows but I'd say the Marvin is slightly better construction. You should also check out FiberFrame windows.
What are the differences between the 4 upper end lines for French doors from Pella? Reserve, Architect, Lifestyle, Hurricane shield. They all seem like the same base door to me. I just want a simple door, no grids, out swing with Multi point and code requires minimum DP 50 (non impact rated). I was quoted both hurricane shield and Reserve and they were within a few hundred dollars of each other, but to me looking online at pictures they all look about the same. So our logic is to go with Reserve which I was told is their highest end of doors they offer. Just seems confusing to have so many product lines that dont seem that different.
I’m from Puerto Rico, I bought Pella Windows (casement model) for my home. Now I have two windows with broken glass and I don’t remember how to open the window to change the exterior glass. Please help me!
I'm sorry to hear about your problems with a glass. Are you able to call the Pella customer service phone number? They will have some technical bulletins they can send to you to show you what to do. That would be most helpful.
Inside those receiver slots the wood is not finished. What happens when it rains? Will water get in there? I was at a Pella showroom today. Like the lifestyle and the vinyl 350.
I would have to take a closer look at what you're describing. I do not think that water would get into the areas where the wood exists but that is a good question.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Pella Products are lifetime warranty against wood rot, decay, insects, mold and warping. Part of the reason is Pella dip treats the wood after the last cuts have been made and before assembly. No exposed ends. You would have to sand down those windows quite a bit to get to the unfinished wood where the Enduragaurd wood solution didn't penetrate. Pella is the only company that gives lifetime warranty on wood products.
Pella is not going to be a Rock Star in sound reduction. The best option they have would be to add a laminated glass option in a double pane window. If you're having real sound reduction issues I would seek out a specialized window designed just for sound reduction. Check out my video about sound reduction windows for more information.
I’m in Florida. I have Pella windows in a sunroom. They have strings. Several won’t go down far enough to latch in. How do I fix this? When I go back to Canada for the summer it would be great to have them sealed closed properly plus work correctly while hear.
@@HoustonWindowExperts hey. Sorry I missed that you got back to me. By strings I mean the cables? …that counter balance the weight on the opening and gliding of the window. Plus 1 window they are broken on both sides and another the cables or strings are broken on 1 side.
Thank you for watching and for your question. I'm not sure how many chambers this window has. That's something that no one counts anymore because it's more of a marketing gimmick than anything else. The foam covers the further most cavity which is the one that is exposed to the cold.
Would you recommend the pella impervia home window replacement, and is it ideal to buy from pella as a overall good company... or should i see pella from a diverse dealer, the reason i mention is because i was quoted $11,400 for 4 impervia windows installed... not sure if usially i can find a better price from a dealer rather than directly from pella... or if pella is a company i should be working the deal with and if they are flexible on the price... i mean the pella sales guy that came buy.. really seemed to give me a price fast...he just took measurements and came up with the price... i mean it seems like he could of gave me a better price
@@HoustonWindowExperts and just to make sure...windows mean a single window or a large 3 panel window... because i am replacing 2 windows that have 3 glass sections so technically its 2 static glass and 2 slide windows
It's definitely a builder grade product. The glass is good and so is the reputation of the company. Otherwise it's pretty much a cheap window. The vinyl is very thin and the weld on the corners is quite ugly. They use their cheapest internal balancer system and locks. It does not operate, look, or last like a quality vinyl window would.
I bought Pella 250 windows,they were installed 1 month ago,the bottom have condensation if it’s raining or when water comes from sprinklers,what to do?
Your videos are excellent. But why don’t you give any data on air leakage in cfm/sq.ft., U factors on double and triple pane and PG structural integrity rating? Those independent testing ratings are so helpful in comparing windows performance.
Thank you for watching. We will do that in the future video. Sometimes it's hard to cram everything into one video, especially when I like to talk so much.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you. The air leakage and PG rating tell so much about how well the window is made. Many windows I’ve examined look good but totally fail when air leakage and PG rating are examined. An air leakage of
Vinyl windows tend to have great air leakage ratings because the material itself can be fitted tighter into the frames. A wood sash, an aluminum sash, a fiberglass sash, tend to be harder to open and close if they were fitted very tightly. With vinyl being so flexible and compliant, the sash on a vinyl window can fit tighter inside the frame and get great air leakage ratings. Don't forget, even the worst of the good air leakage ratings is amazing compared to what we had 10 years ago.
@@HoustonWindowExperts And remember that construction standards have changed a lot with what building scientists have learned. It’s common now to build homes with air leakage rates of 1.0 air changes per hour at 50 pascals in a blower door test. Get the house tight and introduce fresh air with an ERV or HRV is now the common practice. So air tight windows are very important especially to get U values of 0.20 in homes built with 2x6 walls and R23 insulation in walls and R60 in attic. Plygem has had a push to make 0.20 u value or R5 windows the standard.
The best I can get is Amsco Serenity series window. Pella does offer a sound reduction option but it only gets to about 33 STC. Amsco will hit 48! I made a video about soundb reduction windows. Check it out.
@@HoustonWindowExperts 25 STC rating cuts out sound by 80% according to the human ear...STC 33 would be in the 90 percentile...So you probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a 33 and a 48 rating...but maybe your dog would! LOL I don't know about you, but I take comfort in my dogs knowing if someone is lurking outside. ;)
@@HoustonWindowExperts LOL IT's you spend so much money for TWO renewal by Anderson window's I just expected that there STC rate would have been better than it is and they come back out and then they do nothing
I have a whole house of their windows. They are the aluminum clad wood with removable inside pain. I live in the North East. In cold weather the bottom inner window is covered with water. THE inner glass very cold at the bottom. THE seals between the two widows are poor. All but 3 of 24 windows are casement with role screens. The seals for role screens and latches leak. Pella blames the installed.......
Sorry to hear about your issues. I am not going to defend pella, but I can't tell you that it is very common to have installation issues causing those problems you're mentioning. 25% of the windows we replace every year are due to poor installation or low quality materials.
Hi Jeff!. Moved into my new build 6 months ago. Pella double hung and some are not closing all the way and now I have mold. Being in Wisconsin, the frost literally needs to be scrapped off on some of them. My issue is, the Pella reps have been out and will find anything to discredit the fact that there is an issue. We have window coverings, we have plants, etc. That is just crazy!. The builder even came in and said these should secure lock and not move. Mine do not. There is slop for the window to move up and down as well as the top and bottom window do not close to be even and sealed. The builder thought it was a "Spring" adjustment in the foam pads on either side in the window. With your knowledge, is this an issue?. They are coming back tomorrow and will be interesting to see what they say this time. I have left the mold on all of the windows effected. Any advise would be much appreciated!. Thank You! Steve
Steve, I am so sorry to hear that you're going through this issue. I would never say that window manufacturers don't mess up, because they do. That could be the case with your windows and I think you need to seek legal counsel sooner than later. There are certain guidelines that are required within the law for you to protect yourself. In some states you have to act in writing within a specified period of time. Obviously I'm not a lawyer, but that may be your next step if you cannot get a solution. There is one other possibility, it is possible that your windows were installed incorrectly and that is causing the issues. Trust me, I see that almost every day. If you need to, see if you can bring in a third party to do an evaluation for you. Let me know how things turn out.
@@HoustonWindowExperts which would you say provides more glass in windows and sliding doors? And would you recommend going with one over the other for a English Tudor home that currently has wood Windows?
The Lifestyle series would look more traditional and probably a better fit. The Impervia will offer more glass but is much less traditional in appearance.
@@HoustonWindowExperts That makes sense, I would actually like the look to be more transitional/contemporary hence my question on another video re the difference between the casement of the Lifestyle and the Architect contemporary. The only place I noticed differences were the sliding doors, where the Architect contemporary and the impervia seem to be more similar.
@@HoustonWindowExperts for a patio slider as well? We’re in the process of building and we plan on putting in a 16-ft slider to the patio. We got a quote for the Anderson but that was out of our budget so we got a quote for the milgard trinsic and pella. The difference in cost between the Milgard and the Pella was surprisingly fairly significant. Now I know why! Wish we had a HWE in our area. We would love to be able to go over the details of each to decide which would be best for us. And we would certainly love to give you our business!
The Pella impervia does not come in anything wider than 8 ft at this time. In that case, I can see where the milgard door would be a better option. I used to love milgard until they got bought out by a competitor. Now it seems like their quality and their customer service has deteriorated quite rapidly. That's my main hesitation.
@@HoustonWindowExperts I see. Any recommendations for a 16-ft slider in the price range of a the Milgard trinsic? We could go up in price a little more for better quality. We love the Anderson slider but it was over 3 times more than the Milgard so that’s out of the question. Your help is greatly appreciated! And if shipping, etc, isn’t that much more for us to order from you than from a local vendor, like I said, we’d love to give you our business!
Is Pella making changes to their Impervia windows in Q1 2021? I visited a Pella showroom a few months back and commented on the fit/finish of the impervia and they told me Pella was updating the Impervia line and should be released in early 2021. I’m in NW Ohio and need to replace original Peachtree wood windows installed in 2003 in a stucco house :( I cannot find a company willing to do full frame replacement, only vinyl/fiberglass replacement inside the old frames. Like the fiberglass option as we won’t loose so much glass/view...
Pella is releasing Impervia 2.0 gradually over 2021. I'm not sure in what sequence but it looks like a nice upgrade. Maybe contract a stucco company to collaborate with a window company.
@@HoustonWindowExperts thanks Jeff. I am definitely going to hold out for impervia 2.0 and have to find a stucco contractor. Stucco homes are very uncommon in this area unfortunately and as a result so are good contractors that deal with stucco. Windows companies run the other way when they hear stucco around here :(
I had Pella windows installed 13 years ago, very expensive casement windows with integrated blinds, wood rotted and no warranty from Pella, basically out of luck.
@@HoustonWindowExperts it turns out they were aluminum over the wood and there was an issue with the manufacturing. The sealant at the Aluminum glass interface fails and water gets in and they rot and you don't notice it for some time. I had no recourse. They were single pane also with a panel that you connected to the wood frame with the blind. Now, they make a dual pane and you can't get both the blind and the grill, you get one or the other.
They are different enough that I recommend against it unless they are quite a ways away and they happen to be one of the few colors that are available in both series.
@@HoustonWindowExperts A huge THANK YOU for the input! One more question : ) I can't seem to get a clear answer if the integrated rolscreen can be added later to an installed reserve window (we're trying to be strategic with screen placement due to the high $)
These “traditional” windows of various brands and their thick frames look like insert windows. Many old houses had window frames beneath the exterior trim / casing which made the sashes look thin. Unlike these where you see every bit of the frame thickness.
I can't answer that question without more information. It depends on what you're trying to achieve. If you want to gain energy efficiency, you'll never get that by just repairing them. Repairing can also cost nearly as much money as buying new windows in most cases.
Frame depth is really just a function of the window, it's not as though they are made for a particular wall thickness. Considering that you have 2x6 walls, most windows should work for you.
@@shrekylou Is Pella vinyl any good? I'm debating between Pella vs Millgard vs Andersen and would probably go with vinyl. We are replacing all of our windows in our house from the original ancient windows the prior owner had installed. We need 21st century quality
@@chrisginoc Milgard makes a nice vinyl product, but fails miserably (in my experience) when it comes to service. Andersen makes a nice composite product. Their 100 Series is a big upgrade from vinyl. I would see if you have access to Amsco windows if you are looking into vinyl. If you want an upgrade from vinyl look at Andersen 100 Series or Marvin Essential.
Not a fan of that plastic trim on the inside of the Impervia. It is a cheap plastic glazing around the glass on an expensive window. Wish they took not from Marvin and just left off the plastic.
They didn't even last 20 years at my house. Rotted everywhere, and I live in California where it only rains 5-10 days a year. I don't recommend them at all.
His videos are the most helpful on youtube for new homebuilders.
What a great video! Love your enthusiasm for the Pella Products and your passion for your craft! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for watching
Bought Pella Windows 2 years ago ! The windows I had before were Not tight and in the Winter You could feel the cold Air ! The Summer you could feel the Heat ! So I decided to get 3 New windows ! When I found out the Price of a New Double hung Window Being retired and on a Budget decided on a Single hung ! To make a Long story short ! I bought 3 New Single hung windows cost me over $3,000.00 and the Windows aren’t any better Can Stiil feel Air coming through ! The installer was Great ! The Owner was Horrible and the receptionist was Always Out to lunch ! Go with Anderson ! I’m from Northern Nj !
Hey Jeff I just want to thank you for your recommendations in my state and for spreading your knowledge thanks again
Thank you. I'm glad to be of help.
A phenomenal job thank you so much
I'd never install pella, but sat and watched the video your video because of your charisma lol
Why not install pella?
John, I'm not sure I understand your question. Please elaborate.
Great Video, have my Job interview with Pella today and this video was extremely informative. Wish me luck!
Let me know how it goes! Fingers crossed
It’s BS ! My old Windows Were just as Good as My new Ones and that’s Bad !
Your videos are awesome! Thanks for the Pella introduction. We will now be looking into them for our replacement project! I wish you were in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area!
Thank you for watching. I would look for an independent Pella dealer in your area versus the Pella store.
@@HoustonWindowExperts from what I was told by a local building supply, Pella, in our area, only sells through their showrooms(?)That is fine for us, we will be installing them ourselves, so a hard sales pitch won’t do them any good! I’m just happy to have a place to go where I can see and operate the windows. So many small businesses don’t have much to see in person, that’s why I wish a place like yours existed here(unless you know of something). Anderson’s are made right near my home, and they don’t even have a flagship display location that I know of....
Gotcha. That's a good idea. By the way, you can keep them honest by doing a price comparison at Lowe's. All the best!
@@HoustonWindowExperts thanks for the response, you are even more awesome! Will check out Lowe’s offerings.
I feel the same way! I wish you were in Massachusetts!
The Architect series has been suggested for my replacement project. The install would be pocket replacement because we don’t want to disturb our beautiful interior oak trim. Your thoughts on using this series for pocket replacement. Total replacement with oak interior trim is way out of our budget.
The Architect series may be a little too deep unless you have very deep walls. It can be done but you may lose a lot of your window sill space. Ask them to confirm how it will fit.
Hi Jeff, thank you for the great video! We are working on a big project in CA with 26 windows. Part of the house has aluminum black windows so we want to match it up for our new build part of the house. Would you think Pella Imperia good option? Other sales persons had suggest Milgard Aluminum windows. Are these two comparable? Thanks!
See my other reply to your question, please.
You never talk about Jeld Wen windows. Can you discuss them.
Thanks so much for all of your videos Jeff! Do you like the 150 series pella replacement windows?
I think they are really good windows. They have some limitations on grids, colors, and sizes.
You should also look into Anlin Coronado Series if you can get them.
@@HoustonWindowExperts I most definitely will! Thanks so much for replying
You're welcome
I live in brand new house and I already want to change my windows. 😂😂😂 Useful video.
Thanks for watching....
Hi Jeff, Your video's are so helpful. I've narrowed my choice down to Marvin Infinity and Pella Impervia replacement windows. Our existing windows are 30 year old broken down vinyl windows. That's why we what fiberglass. They will all be full frame replacements. Do you have any preference to either one? Maybe a video Infinity vs Impervia. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Thank you for watching and your comment. I'm glad that I have been of help.
I think either product would be great. I'd just go with the one who offers the best installation team and labor warranty.
@@HoustonWindowExpertsDid you say that we can get the fiberglass windows two-tone? Mean black on the outside and white on the inside?
Hi Jeff, thank you for the video and it’s informative. We are working on a project and need to install 26 windows. Part of the house has existing aluminum windows. I order to match it, we check Milgard Aluminum windows. Some sales also suggested Pella Impriva so I want to check if you think these two are comparable or will the Pella window looks similar to aluminum windows?
Thank you for watching and your question. I like both products but have a slight preference for the Milgard aluminum because if it's narrow frame profile which yields more glass space on your window. However, Milgard's customer support has been a nightmare for the past 5 years and is getting worse since they were purchased by M.I. Windows a couple of years ago. Pella will offer you much better customer support.
@@HoustonWindowExperts thank you again for the insight. I already had experience with Milgard customer support as their sales and team had been unresponsive!
Yikes.
How is the roll screen product? We are looking at replacing our windows this spring and my wife hates screens.
It's really nice. It does take up a little bit of the glass space at the top and it's a bit pricey but it's nice.
Do you have a youtube video with your pros and cons of Pella Impervia window versus Marvin Infinity window. They are both fiberglass windows but I heard Pella had class action suites against them and their windows were not designed as well as the marvin Infiity window
I'll add that to my list. They are both great windows but I'd say the Marvin is slightly better construction.
You should also check out FiberFrame windows.
What are the differences between the 4 upper end lines for French doors from Pella? Reserve, Architect, Lifestyle, Hurricane shield. They all seem like the same base door to me. I just want a simple door, no grids, out swing with Multi point and code requires minimum DP 50 (non impact rated). I was quoted both hurricane shield and Reserve and they were within a few hundred dollars of each other, but to me looking online at pictures they all look about the same. So our logic is to go with Reserve which I was told is their highest end of doors they offer. Just seems confusing to have so many product lines that dont seem that different.
There are very few differences between the door products. I'd go with the Reserve.
I’m from Puerto Rico, I bought Pella Windows (casement model) for my home. Now I have two windows with broken glass and I don’t remember how to open the window to change the exterior glass. Please help me!
I'm sorry to hear about your problems with a glass. Are you able to call the Pella customer service phone number? They will have some technical bulletins they can send to you to show you what to do. That would be most helpful.
Hi can you do an comparison video of Pella vs. Anderson? Thanks
Great idea.
Can you tell me which Pella window most closely mirrors the Anderson E series window?
That would be the Reserve Series.
Inside those receiver slots the wood is not finished. What happens when it rains? Will water get in there?
I was at a Pella showroom today. Like the lifestyle and the vinyl 350.
I would have to take a closer look at what you're describing. I do not think that water would get into the areas where the wood exists but that is a good question.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Pella Products are lifetime warranty against wood rot, decay, insects, mold and warping. Part of the reason is Pella dip treats the wood after the last cuts have been made and before assembly. No exposed ends. You would have to sand down those windows quite a bit to get to the unfinished wood where the Enduragaurd wood solution didn't penetrate. Pella is the only company that gives lifetime warranty on wood products.
What is the best sound proof casement window from Pella? Also is triple pane really with the price for sound proofing?
Pella is not going to be a Rock Star in sound reduction. The best option they have would be to add a laminated glass option in a double pane window.
If you're having real sound reduction issues I would seek out a specialized window designed just for sound reduction. Check out my video about sound reduction windows for more information.
I’m in Florida. I have Pella windows in a sunroom. They have strings. Several won’t go down far enough to latch in. How do I fix this? When I go back to Canada for the summer it would be great to have them sealed closed properly plus work correctly while hear.
What do you mean by "Strings"?
@@HoustonWindowExperts hey. Sorry I missed that you got back to me. By strings I mean the cables? …that counter balance the weight on the opening and gliding of the window. Plus 1 window they are broken on both sides and another the cables or strings are broken on 1 side.
How many chambers does the 250 have and how much of the frame is actually foamed? Just the corners?
Thank you for watching and for your question. I'm not sure how many chambers this window has. That's something that no one counts anymore because it's more of a marketing gimmick than anything else. The foam covers the further most cavity which is the one that is exposed to the cold.
Would you recommend the pella impervia home window replacement, and is it ideal to buy from pella as a overall good company... or should i see pella from a diverse dealer, the reason i mention is because i was quoted $11,400 for 4 impervia windows installed... not sure if usially i can find a better price from a dealer rather than directly from pella... or if pella is a company i should be working the deal with and if they are flexible on the price... i mean the pella sales guy that came buy.. really seemed to give me a price fast...he just took measurements and came up with the price... i mean it seems like he could of gave me a better price
I'd shop around. That seems high to me.
@@HoustonWindowExperts and just to make sure...windows mean a single window or a large 3 panel window... because i am replacing 2 windows that have 3 glass sections so technically its 2 static glass and 2 slide windows
Just got a new quore directly from lowes for 1/3 od the price i was charged from pella reps... and i also got the upgraded screen🤝
Is the Pella 150 from Lowes a cheap window?
It's definitely a builder grade product. The glass is good and so is the reputation of the company. Otherwise it's pretty much a cheap window. The vinyl is very thin and the weld on the corners is quite ugly. They use their cheapest internal balancer system and locks. It does not operate, look, or last like a quality vinyl window would.
Thoughts on renewal by Andersen?
It's a good window that's sold for three times what it's worth. I'd suggest Infinity by Marvin for a better product at a fair price.
You’ll get a much better product with renewal by Andersen
I bought Pella 250 windows,they were installed 1 month ago,the bottom have condensation if it’s raining or when water comes from sprinklers,what to do?
That's probably normal if it doesn't stay there.
@@HoustonWindowExperts thank you so much for your reply,I appreciate!And it’s going away.I feel so much better after your reply!
Great
Do you go to San Antonio to install?
Thank you for watching. If you email our office, I think we may know someone in your area.
info@houstonwindowexperts.com
Your videos are excellent. But why don’t you give any data on air leakage in cfm/sq.ft., U factors on double and triple pane and PG structural integrity rating? Those independent testing ratings are so helpful in comparing windows performance.
Thank you for watching. We will do that in the future video. Sometimes it's hard to cram everything into one video, especially when I like to talk so much.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you. The air leakage and PG rating tell so much about how well the window is made. Many windows I’ve examined look good but totally fail when air leakage and PG rating are examined. An air leakage of
Vinyl windows tend to have great air leakage ratings because the material itself can be fitted tighter into the frames. A wood sash, an aluminum sash, a fiberglass sash, tend to be harder to open and close if they were fitted very tightly. With vinyl being so flexible and compliant, the sash on a vinyl window can fit tighter inside the frame and get great air leakage ratings.
Don't forget, even the worst of the good air leakage ratings is amazing compared to what we had 10 years ago.
@@HoustonWindowExperts And remember that construction standards have changed a lot with what building scientists have learned. It’s common now to build homes with air leakage rates of 1.0 air changes per hour at 50 pascals in a blower door test. Get the house tight and introduce fresh air with an ERV or HRV is now the common practice. So air tight windows are very important especially to get U values of 0.20 in homes built with 2x6 walls and R23 insulation in walls and R60 in attic. Plygem has had a push to make 0.20 u value or R5 windows the standard.
Good point!
What window has the best STC Rating (sound transmission class)
The best I can get is Amsco Serenity series window. Pella does offer a sound reduction option but it only gets to about 33 STC. Amsco will hit 48! I made a video about soundb reduction windows. Check it out.
@@HoustonWindowExperts 25 STC rating cuts out sound by 80% according to the human ear...STC 33 would be in the 90 percentile...So you probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a 33 and a 48 rating...but maybe your dog would! LOL I don't know about you, but I take comfort in my dogs knowing if someone is lurking outside. ;)
Lol... Actually, humans can easily hear STCs up to about 60 STCs according to Wikipedia.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_transmission_class
@@HoustonWindowExperts LOL IT's you spend so much money for TWO renewal by Anderson window's I just expected that there STC rate would have been better than it is and they come back out and then they do nothing
Is the vinyl line less expensive?
Yes
I have a whole house of their windows. They are the aluminum clad wood with removable inside pain. I live in the North East. In cold weather the bottom inner window is covered with water. THE inner glass very cold at the bottom. THE seals between the two widows are poor. All but 3 of 24 windows are casement with role screens. The seals for role screens and latches leak. Pella blames the installed.......
Sorry to hear about your issues. I am not going to defend pella, but I can't tell you that it is very common to have installation issues causing those problems you're mentioning.
25% of the windows we replace every year are due to poor installation or low quality materials.
Hi Jeff!. Moved into my new build 6 months ago. Pella double hung and some are not closing all the way and now I have mold. Being in Wisconsin, the frost literally needs to be scrapped off on some of them. My issue is, the Pella reps have been out and will find anything to discredit the fact that there is an issue. We have window coverings, we have plants, etc. That is just crazy!.
The builder even came in and said these should secure lock and not move. Mine do not. There is slop for the window to move up and down as well as the top and bottom window do not close to be even and sealed. The builder thought it was a "Spring" adjustment in the foam pads on either side in the window. With your knowledge, is this an issue?. They are coming back tomorrow and will be interesting to see what they say this time. I have left the mold on all of the windows effected. Any advise would be much appreciated!.
Thank You! Steve
Steve, I am so sorry to hear that you're going through this issue. I would never say that window manufacturers don't mess up, because they do. That could be the case with your windows and I think you need to seek legal counsel sooner than later. There are certain guidelines that are required within the law for you to protect yourself. In some states you have to act in writing within a specified period of time. Obviously I'm not a lawyer, but that may be your next step if you cannot get a solution.
There is one other possibility, it is possible that your windows were installed incorrectly and that is causing the issues. Trust me, I see that almost every day. If you need to, see if you can bring in a third party to do an evaluation for you. Let me know how things turn out.
From a energy efficiency standpoint is the fiberglass (impervia) as good as the wood (lifestyle) especially in a northern cold state?
Even better. Especially if you get the optional foam inserts in the frame.
@@HoustonWindowExperts which would you say provides more glass in windows and sliding doors? And would you recommend going with one over the other for a English Tudor home that currently has wood Windows?
The Lifestyle series would look more traditional and probably a better fit. The Impervia will offer more glass but is much less traditional in appearance.
@@HoustonWindowExperts That makes sense, I would actually like the look to be more transitional/contemporary hence my question on another video re the difference between the casement of the Lifestyle and the Architect contemporary. The only place I noticed differences were the sliding doors, where the Architect contemporary and the impervia seem to be more similar.
Do you have a store near you or you can see the Pella products?
Would you choose Milgard Trinsic over Pella Lifestyle or vice versa? Thank you!
Pella for sure!!
@@HoustonWindowExperts for a patio slider as well? We’re in the process of building and we plan on putting in a 16-ft slider to the patio. We got a quote for the Anderson but that was out of our budget so we got a quote for the milgard trinsic and pella. The difference in cost between the Milgard and the Pella was surprisingly fairly significant. Now I know why! Wish we had a HWE in our area. We would love to be able to go over the details of each to decide which would be best for us. And we would certainly love to give you our business!
The Pella impervia does not come in anything wider than 8 ft at this time. In that case, I can see where the milgard door would be a better option. I used to love milgard until they got bought out by a competitor. Now it seems like their quality and their customer service has deteriorated quite rapidly. That's my main hesitation.
@@HoustonWindowExperts I see. Any recommendations for a 16-ft slider in the price range of a the Milgard trinsic? We could go up in price a little more for better quality. We love the Anderson slider but it was over 3 times more than the Milgard so that’s out of the question. Your help is greatly appreciated! And if shipping, etc, isn’t that much more for us to order from you than from a local vendor, like I said, we’d love to give you our business!
Check out the Windsor products.
Is Pella making changes to their Impervia windows in Q1 2021? I visited a Pella showroom a few months back and commented on the fit/finish of the impervia and they told me Pella was updating the Impervia line and should be released in early 2021. I’m in NW Ohio and need to replace original Peachtree wood windows installed in 2003 in a stucco house :( I cannot find a company willing to do full frame replacement, only vinyl/fiberglass replacement inside the old frames. Like the fiberglass option as we won’t loose so much glass/view...
Pella is releasing Impervia 2.0 gradually over 2021. I'm not sure in what sequence but it looks like a nice upgrade.
Maybe contract a stucco company to collaborate with a window company.
@@HoustonWindowExperts thanks Jeff. I am definitely going to hold out for impervia 2.0 and have to find a stucco contractor. Stucco homes are very uncommon in this area unfortunately and as a result so are good contractors that deal with stucco. Windows companies run the other way when they hear stucco around here :(
@@HoustonWindowExperts Impervia easy glide casement windows have Imprvia 2 fiberglass now.
Yes, I saw one last week. Very nice.
@@HoustonWindowExperts Havn't seen one yet -how did you like it? nice but any other thoughts on the upgrade,is it stronger?
I had Pella windows installed 13 years ago, very expensive casement windows with integrated blinds, wood rotted and no warranty from Pella, basically out of luck.
That stinks. Were they the all-wood version? Those only have a 10 year warranty.
@@HoustonWindowExperts it turns out they were aluminum over the wood and there was an issue with the manufacturing. The sealant at the Aluminum glass interface fails and water gets in and they rot and you don't notice it for some time. I had no recourse. They were single pane also with a panel that you connected to the wood frame with the blind. Now, they make a dual pane and you can't get both the blind and the grill, you get one or the other.
That's too bad .. sorry to hear about that.
Can you mix Lifestyle and Reserve or does it not look right?
They are different enough that I recommend against it unless they are quite a ways away and they happen to be one of the few colors that are available in both series.
@@HoustonWindowExperts A huge THANK YOU for the input! One more question : ) I can't seem to get a clear answer if the integrated rolscreen can be added later to an installed reserve window (we're trying to be strategic with screen placement due to the high $)
Pella Rolscreens vs Hidden Screen products?
like👍 just for the window joke, 😂even though I was here for the window detail.
Haha... Thanks for watching
You seem so trustworthy
I am doing my best to keep my industry honest. Thank you for watching.
These “traditional” windows of various brands and their thick frames look like insert windows. Many old houses had window frames beneath the exterior trim / casing which made the sashes look thin. Unlike these where you see every bit of the frame thickness.
And darn exspensive
Thanks Jeff, I messaged you on Facebook with a question, hope you don't mind, thanks! =)
I deleted the request because I did not recognize you. Please forgive me. You can send me a message at jeff@jeffslist.com
Can I get new windows that have the look as my old craftsman home windows.
Absolutely. They won't be exactly the same but very close.
Thank you, or in your opinion is it better to restore them.
I can't answer that question without more information. It depends on what you're trying to achieve. If you want to gain energy efficiency, you'll never get that by just repairing them. Repairing can also cost nearly as much money as buying new windows in most cases.
Is pella 250 series reasonable choice in NJ?
Sure. I think you'd like it.
@@HoustonWindowExperts truly appreciate it. Always great informative videos!.
College Station?
Yes, we service that area.
Doesn't seem like anyone stocksy replacement windows for 2x6 walls it's more like a special order.
Frame depth is really just a function of the window, it's not as though they are made for a particular wall thickness. Considering that you have 2x6 walls, most windows should work for you.
Roll form aluminum.
Roll form bad?
@@chrisginoc Pella uses roll form aluminum on the sash. Very thin and low quality.
@@shrekylou Is Pella vinyl any good? I'm debating between Pella vs Millgard vs Andersen and would probably go with vinyl. We are replacing all of our windows in our house from the original ancient windows the prior owner had installed. We need 21st century quality
@@chrisginoc Milgard makes a nice vinyl product, but fails miserably (in my experience) when it comes to service. Andersen makes a nice composite product. Their 100 Series is a big upgrade from vinyl. I would see if you have access to Amsco windows if you are looking into vinyl. If you want an upgrade from vinyl look at Andersen 100 Series or Marvin Essential.
I prefer extruded aluminum
Not a fan of that plastic trim on the inside of the Impervia. It is a cheap plastic glazing around the glass on an expensive window. Wish they took not from Marvin and just left off the plastic.
Thanks for your comment
They didn't even last 20 years at my house. Rotted everywhere, and I live in California where it only rains 5-10 days a year.
I don't recommend them at all.
Thank you for watching and your comment. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with Pella. Are they still under warranty?