Pella(R) Creates a Better View With New Wood Entry Doors

Pella(R) Creates a Better View With New Wood Entry Doors- Timeless options capture nature's beauty, Pella's innovations -

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