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Glass Features

Special glass options for specific needs

HurricaneShield® Impact-Resistant Insulating Glass

An advanced polymer layer is sandwiched between two layers of glass, offering strong protection from flying debris — while increasing the safety, security, ultraviolet protection and energy efficiency of your home.

Best use: Locations that endure hurricane-force winds or where additional security or noise reduction is desired.

Pella product line: Architect Series®

Laminated Insulating Glass

A polymer layer sandwiched between two layers of glass that cuts outside noise and harmful UV rays and offers added protection against intruders and forced entry. The interlayer holds the glass together if it's shattered.

Best use: Locations in need of added security, ultraviolet (UV) protection and noise reduction.

Pella product lines: Architect Series®, Designer Series®

Obscure Insulating Glass

The best of both worlds, this clear glass, available in a variety of textured surfaces, will let sunshine in and increase your comfort.

Best use: Intimate spaces such as the bathroom or bedroom where privacy is desired.

Pella product lines: All

Tinted Insulating Glass

Like sunglasses, windows with tinted glass block the sun's rays, so they're useful in controlling glare; plus, they keep rooms that get direct sun cooler. The tint also helps block the view into your home. Available in Gray, Bronze and Green insulating glass.

Best use: Rooms that receive a lot of sun exposure.

Pella product lines: Architect Series®, Designer Series®, Pella® 350 Series, Encompass by Pella®*, ThermaStar by Pella®*

*Bronze only

Tempered Insulating Glass

This glass will usually shatter into small fragments instead of sharp shards when broken.

Best use: Windows requiring extra safety and strength.

Pella product lines: All

Clear Insulating Glass

The airspace between the two panes of glass improves the insulating properties to help prevent heat or cold from escaping or entering your home. A good value that provides basic energy efficiency. Allows maximum light and solar heating.

Best use: Locations with moderate weather.

Pella product line: Pella® Impervia®, ThermaStar by Pella®, Encompass by Pella®

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