Tested to Extremes & Trusted to Last
Dependable Designs that Withstand the Test of Time
At Pella, we test window and door designs by opening and closing them thousands of times to ensure reliable operation throughout the life of the products.
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That’s like opening your door 3 times a day for more than 91 years.
Industry standard is 10,000 cycles.
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That’s like opening your window once a day for 27 years.
Industry standard is 8,000 cycles.
Pella Products vs. Mother Nature’s Extremes
See how we test against extreme elements, like blistering sun, pelting rain and snow, severe wind and intense impact – all so you can rest assured your windows and doors will protect you and your family from Mother Nature’s extremes.
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Polar Cold
We expose window and door designs to frigid conditions as low as 40 degrees below zero, ensuring durability and performance in extreme cold.
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Blistering Heat
Wood and fiberglass product designs are subjected to scorching temperatures as high as 160 degrees, verifying their resilience and functionality in extreme heat.
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Severe Storms
Putting the pressures of intense wind and blowing rain on our product designs, we test their ability to weather even the harshest storms.
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High-Intensity Hurricanes
We fire a 2x4 at 50 feet per second at a window, verifying it remains intact to prevent gusts of air and debris from entering your home.
Putting Our Materials to the Test
We test all materials so that you can trust all materials. Learn how we rigorously test wood, fiberglass and vinyl products to ensure quality, strength and beauty you can trust.
Wood
See how Pella tests wood in accelerated conditions with dirt, moisture and fungus to verify protection against mildew and decay.
Fiberglass
As the strongest material for windows, watch Pella’s proprietary fiberglass prove its strength by lifting a heavy-duty truck.9
Vinyl
With 52% stronger frames than ordinary vinyl, our exclusive vinyl formula is performance-tested for excellent weathering, durability and color retention.8
Sound Check: Testing, 1, 2, 3
Use our sound tool to hear for yourself how our triple-pane glass design reduces the unwanted noises around you.
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Connect with a Pella Professional
No matter which Pella product you choose, it will withstand the test of time. From weather and impact resistance to energy efficiency, sound and more, we test beyond industry standards.
Get your project started by reaching out to a Pella expert.