Pella Windows Overview: Types, Price, and Important Info

Pella is one of the most popular window brands offering many frame materials, designs, and styles. Pella has four lines of vinyl windows in addition to wood-clad, wood, and fiberglass options, all at varying price points.

If you’re ready to purchase new windows, here’s the difference between the lines of Pella windows and an idea of how much each cost.

The Difference Between the Lines of Pella Windows

Pella offers nine window lines. Each line has a different style, window selection, color customization options, and frame material.

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Note: Pella only offers direct pricing for three lines, including the Encompass, Impervia, and Lifestyle series. The other lines are sold through third-party retailers. The prices on these will vary by location.

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Encompass by Pella (Vinyl)

Encompass by Pella is a budget-friendly vinyl window line. Even though these windows are more affordable, they’re still high-quality and energy efficient.

One drawback to the Encompass line is that the frames only come in three colors: white, almond, and fossil. If you want a black vinyl window from Pella, you’ll need to check out the 250 series.

You can make some customizations to the Encompass lines, choosing between six hardware and six grille options. You can also customize the glass depending on your needs.

Types of windows in this line:

• Single-hung
• Double-hung
• Sliding window
• Picture window

There are customization options, like the size of the window, that will change prices. For the prices below, we selected a white frame, dual panes, advanced Low-E glass, no grilles, and a window screen.

Type	大小	Cost
Single-hung	33” x 53”	$460
Double-hung	33” x 53”	$519
Sliding window	47.5” x 47.5”	$443
Picture window	36” x 24”	$323

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Pella 250 Series (Vinyl)

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance window, the Pella 250 series offers easy-care vinyl that’s energy efficient and secure. These windows comes with vinyl that’s 52% stronger than standard vinyl.

The Pella 250 series has three solid color options: white, almond, and fossil. They also offer two dual color combinations with white interiors and a black or brown exterior. You can choose between six grille options and six hardware options.

Types of windows in this line:

• Single-hung
• Double-hung
• Casement
• Awning
• Sliding Window
• Picture window

Pella does not list individual window prices for the 250 series, but this is their lowest cost window line. Depending on size, glass, and grille customizations, you can expect a Pella 250 Series vinyl window to cost from $225 to $900.

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Pella Hurricane Shield Series (Vinyl)

Pella Hurricane Shield Series features a high-quality vinyl frame and impacted-rated glass. These windows meet the strictest coastal hurricane zone requirements.

The Hurricane Shield Series has two solid color options – white and bronze. They also come in one dual combination with a white interior and bronze exterior.

All windows come standard with stainless steel hardware. Glass customizations can increase strength and energy efficiency.

The types of windows in this line:

• Single-hung
• Casement
• Awning
• Sliding

You can’t order the Pella Hurricane Shield series online. The Hurricane Shield series is more expensive than the Encompass vinyl line. Depending on size and customizations, you can expect to pay $490 to $1,625 per window.

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Pella Defender Series (Vinyl)

The Pella Defender Series is ideal for sunny climates and hurricane-prone areas. These windows feature vinyl frames with glass that blocks almost 100% of UV rays.

The Defender Series features vinyl frames in two solid color options: white and bronze. They also have one dual color option featuring a bronze exterior and white interior. You can also choose between four grille patterns. The glass in Defender Series is hurricane rated.

Types of windows in this line:

• Single-hung
• Double-hung
• Sliding window

You can’t purchase Pella Defender Series online, but you can request a quote through their website. Expect to shell out about $490 to $1,625 per window, depending on size and glass customizations.

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Pella Impervia (Fiberglass)

The Pella Impervia features slim fiberglass frames. These windows work with modern and traditional homes. Fiberglass is a long-lasting and energy-efficient material, making it an excellent choice for new windows.

Pella Impervia windows are available in three interior and exterior finish colors: black, brown, and white. You can choose between six hardware colors and five grille options.

Types of windows in this line:

• Single-hung
• Double-hung
• Casement
• Awning
• Sliding window
• Picture window

Customization options, including the size of the window, will affect the price. For the prices below, we selected a black interior and exterior frame, dual panes, advanced Low-E glass, no grilles, and a window screen.

Type	大小	Cost
Single-hung	33” x 53”	$1,046
Double-hung	33” x 53”	$1,134
Casement	25” x 35”	$1,076
Awning	35” x 25”	$1,094
Sliding Window	47.5” x 47.5”	$995
Picture Window	36” x 24”	$698

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Pella Lifestyle Series (Wood-Clad)

The Pella Lifestyle Series is wood with exterior aluminum cladding. These windows are mid-priced and available for online purchase.

The exterior frame comes in 12 colors. In addition, you can choose between four stains and four paint colors for the exterior. You can add between-the-glass grilles to these windows, choosing from five patterns.

Types of windows in this line:

• Double-hung
• Casement
• Awning
• Picture Window

You can customize windows, which affects the price. Here’s a look at Lifestyle Series windows with a finished interior and exterior, advanced Low-E glass, no grilles, and a window screen.

Type of Window	大小	Cost
Double-Hung	33” x 53”	$918
Casement	25” x 35”	$807
Picture	36” x 24”	$748
Awning	35” x 25”	$927

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Pella Reserve Traditional (Wood, Wood-Clad)

Pella Reserve Traditional wood windows emulate historical design, ideal for older houses. The frames are solid wood and come in pine, unfinished mahogany, or douglas fir. You can also choose an aluminum clad for the exterior frame.

You can choose from nine interior finish stains and four interior finish paints. In addition, you can choose from 20 exterior colors if you select an aluminum-clad exterior.

Types of windows in this line:

• Double-hung
• Single-hung
• Monumental-hung
• Casement
• Awning
• Corner Window
• Arched
• Angle top

The Pella Reserve Traditional line is only available to purchase at Pella showrooms. Prices vary depending on the size, wood species, type of window, type of glass, and whether you’d like aluminum cladding.

The Reserve Traditional Line is one of the most expensive they offer. Prices for these windows range from $795 to $5,400 per window.

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Pella Reserve Contemporary (Wood, Wood-Clad)

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The Pella Reserve Contemporary is a wood window with a wood exterior or aluminum-clad exterior. You can choose between douglas fir, pine, and unfinished mahogany. You can also select an aluminum-clad exterior with 20 frame color options.

You can choose between nine stains and four paint colors on the interior.

Types of windows in this line:

• Casement
• 脓h-out Casement
• Corner Window
• Awning
• Picture
• Angle-Top

Pella Reserve Contemporary is one of the brand’s more expensive lines. These windows are available only in showrooms and range from $795 to $5,400 per window.

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Pella Architect Series Traditional (Wood-Clad)

Pella Architect Series Traditional is an aluminum-clad wood window with a classic design. The frame is pine, with Pella’s aluminum Enduraclad on the exterior.

There are 20 exterior colors to choose from in the Pella Architect Series Traditional. In addition, you can choose between nine stains and four paint colors on the interior.

Types of windows in this line:

• Single-Hung
• Double-Hung
• Awning
• Casement
• Picture

The Pella Architect Series Traditional is not available online, and they don’t offer a price list. The window cost will vary depending on size and style, but most windows in this line range from $1,150 – $2,650.

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What Type of Window Glass Does Pella Offer?

Pella offers many types of glass depending on the window products. Basic window options come with dual pane glass, annealed or tempered glass, an argon filling, and a choice of different types of Low-E glass coatings.

The Low-E coating options include:

• Advanced Low-E – blocks 86% of UV rays, ideal for mild climates
• SunDefense LowE – blocks 95% of UV rays, suitable for hot climates
• Natural Sun Low-E – blocks 76% of UV rays, ideal for cold climates

The Defender and Hurricane Shield series feature the choices above, plus impact-resistant glass.

The more high-end lines like Pella Reserve and Pella Lifestyle allow you to choose between double and triple pane glass.

What are the Aluminum Clad Exterior Colors that Pella Offers?

You’ll find the most color options in the aluminum-clad frames.

You can choose from twelve colors in the Pella Lifestyle series, including

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• White
• Brown
• Fossil
• Iron Ore
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• Putty
• Almond
• Classic White
• Brick Red
• Hartford Green
• Wolf Gray

The Pella Reserve and Pella Architect lines include 20 exterior frame colors – the ones listed above plus these eight:

• Pearl gray
• Soft linen
• Satin steel
• Matte gray
• Spice red
• Sage
• Frost blue
• Blue ash

What is Pella’s EnduraClad?

EnduraClad is the aluminum-clad material in the Pella Architect Series Traditional, Pella Reserve Contemporary, Pella Reserve Traditional, and Pella Lifestyle. They also offer Seacoast EnduraClad, which stands up to salty air in coastal cities.

Where Can You Buy Pella Windows Online?

You have two options for purchasing Pella windows online – Lowes andPella.com. Pella offers three lines you can customize and order right from their website. The lines are Pella Impervia (fiberglass frames), Pella Lifestyle series (wood-clad frames), and Encompass by Pella (vinyl frames.)

Final Thoughts

Pella is a top window brand offering many products, including vinyl, wood, aluminum-clad, and fiberglass frames. You can find products at various prices, from budget-friendly vinyl frames to high-end and expensive wood frames.

There are only three lines of Pella windows that you can purchase online. These include Pella Impervia, Pella Lifestyle Series, and Encompass by Pella. You must buy all other lines and custom options, like bay and bow windows, from a third-party retailer or a Pella showroom.