PELLA, Iowa, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- "Have nothing in your houses which
you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful."
William Morris, 1880
The quote by Arts and Crafts movement leader William Morris lives on today
in Pella Corporation's breathtaking new collection of wood entry doors
combining classic craftsmanship with timeless natural beauty and reliable
function. Ranging in style from classic Arts and Crafts looks to rugged,
rustic or refined options with finishes like fine furniture, Pella's new wood
selection includes Mahogany, Rustic Walnut, American White Oak and Cherry to
complement a wealth of home designs for new construction, as well as
remodeling and replacement applications.
"Pella's dramatic new wood doors, crafted with superior quality, create a
style-defining statement to create a better view for virtually any home from
both the interior and the all-important exterior," said Davis Rowe, Pella
entry systems brand marketing manager. "The distinctive characteristic about
wood doors -- in particular the Rustic Walnut -- is that no two doors are
alike because the rich grain and distressed beauty marks add natural character
to the impression every unique door creates."
Builders and homeowners agree. "It's a beautiful door; our customers love
it," said Jeff Muellner, owner of Muellner Construction in Chicago. Muellner
recently installed Pella's new walnut door on a Tuscan-style home in the
Naperville area. "The homeowners knew they wanted a wood door to soften the
entrance and make it feel more inviting. The Pella door was
competitively-priced and we even ordered a custom size; the whole process was
easy."
"Pella team members dedicate themselves to creating better views for
architects, builders, remodelers, replacement contractors and installers with
window and door innovations built to withstand the demands and design
preferences of today's busy home and business owners, all backed with the
quality service you expect from an industry leader," said Vice President of
Marketing Elaine Sagers.
Other Pella product highlights featured at the 2008 International
Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando include:
Beautiful wood windows enhance views
As modern design trends migrate to natural materials, Pella's wood window
brands offer versatility in product options, while maintaining
energy-efficient values. From classic to contemporary styles and shapes, to
grilles, blinds, shades or decorative panels between the panes of glass, Pella
wood windows are designed to accent a variety of home designs and home
improvement budgets.
Pella ProLine(R) wood windows provide style and value with an array of
eight exterior cladding colors and a variety of grille types and patterns.
Pella Designer Series(R) are the innovative gem in the wood window collection
with signature options between the panes of glass. Choose from 10 blind or
15 shade colors or an array of decorative panels for a unique style statement.
Pella Architect Series(R) wood windows feature a variety of woods, styles and
shapes to fit the most popular home designs of today and yesteryear. Architect
Series profiles and grille options range from traditional to modern to make
this distinctive collection of wood windows truly extraordinary.
Wood treatment adds protection
Now the true beauty of wood is more than simply in the eye of the
beholder. EnduraGuard(TM) wood treatment formula is new for Pella wood windows
and patio doors. EnduraGuard uses an innovative immersion method to create a
protective barrier on exterior wood surfaces to offer protection from
moisture, stains and decay. The patented formula is applied after product
parts are cut, and before final assembly, to provide a higher degree of
protection on exterior surfaces of Pella products for lasting performance.
Versatile vinyl provides options
Today's busy builders and homeowners value the virtues of vinyl because it
never needs painting and will not decay. Pella's newest vinyl brand, Encompass
by Pella(TM), provides builders with an innovative, quality brand backed by
the power of Pella's Direct Sales Network (PDSN) that can provide service and
support after the sale, should the customer ever need it.
"With popular features that builders value like an integrated J-channel to
help save time and expense at installation time, more grille options and
unique styles and shapes, to the outstanding ENERGY STAR(R) qualified energy
efficiency that today's homeowners demand, the Pella vinyl collection offers
more for everyone to enjoy," said Steve Brenizer, Pella vinyl brand
specialist.
New features this year in Pella's vinyl collection include satin nickel
and oil rubbed bronze hardware finishes on sliding door handles to match
today's most popular interior finishes and an automatic lock that's
exceptionally easy to use because it locks when the window sash is closed.
Recently named a Consumers Digest "Best Buy," ThermaStar by Pella(R) is
featured in the Pella(R) Design Center(SM) at Lowe's,(R) and is a
low-maintenance, energy-efficient option for many of today's busy,
value-conscious homeowners. Centera by Pella(TM) can be found at select
ProDealer locations like 84 Lumber(R).
Nostalgic wrought iron adds depth
Other feature products at IBS this year include fiberglass entry systems
with wrought iron designs attached to the exterior of the door, rather than
featured between glass, providing authentic detail on the entry doors. The new
doors also feature textured glass designs on three-quarter and full view glass
fiberglass doors and sidelights to offer privacy for the home or business
owner, yet filter in natural light.
Other new decorative details include black iron clavos for a rustic look
of nail heads on the door and hearty hinge straps that may be added to the
exterior of Pella's fiberglass rustic entry door for a richly appointed entry
system.
Sleek, yet strong window protection
Named one of the best new products of 2007 by Architectural Record, Pella
Impervia fiberglass composite windows and patio doors provide a strong
alternative to wood or vinyl products. Available in factory prefinished
brown, white or tan options, Pella Impervia can withstand the forces of Mother
Nature without cracking, crumbling, caving or warping in extreme weather
conditions. These sleek-profiled innovative products made from Duracast(R),
the strongest most durable material in windows and doors, are virtually
maintenance-free, energy-efficient and well-suited to today's busy lifestyles
and balanced budgets for home and business owners.
About Pella
Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and
installing quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and
replacement applications. Pella earned the U.S. Department of Energy's ENERGY
STAR(R) Partner of the Year award for windows in 2007 for its leadership in
manufacturing energy-efficient windows and educating consumers about them.
Pella also earned the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates award for "Highest in
Customer Satisfaction among Window and Door Manufacturers."
As a family-owned and professionally managed privately-held company, Pella
is known for its 83-year history of innovation, making great products,
providing quality service and delivering on customer satisfaction.
Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, the company is committed to incorporating new
technologies, increasing productivity, and practicing environmental
stewardship to create satisfied customers. Providing careers for about 9,800
team members, Pella is recognized as the "Global Top Company for Leaders" in
the small- to mid-sized category by FORTUNE magazine.
The company manufactures quality windows, patio doors and entry door
systems sold through a Direct Sales Network operating Pella(R) Window & Door
Showrooms across the United States and Canada and select building materials
retailers, including Lowe's, which features the Pella Design Center, a
"store-within-a-store." For more information, call 888-84-PELLA or visit
http://www.pella.com.
SOURCE Pella Corporation