Materials

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 lines: Pella^® Impervia^®, ThermaStar by Pella^®, Encompass by Pella^®

Advanced Low-E Insulating Glass with Argon

Features a Low-E coating made from two layers of thermal protection to increase comfort year-round.

• Blocks up to 86% of the sun’s UV rays to help protect from fade damage
• Available without argon for moderate climates.

Best use: Locations with hot and cold weather extremes.

Pella product lines: Standard in: Architect Series^®, Designer Series^®, Pella^® (ProLine)
Optional in: Pella^® Impervia^®, Encompass by Pella^®, ThermaStar by Pella^®

SunDefense™ Low-E Insulating Glass with Argon

Our special SunDefense Low-E coating is made from three layers of thermal protection that reflect more of the sun’s heat to keep your home cooler in the summer.

• Blocks 95% of the sun’s UV rays to help protect from fade damage.
• Available with Dual Low-E — an extra layer of Low-E coating that helps the glass block 95%+ of the sun’s UV rays.
• Available without argon for moderate climates.

Best use: Locations in need of superior solar protection and high levels of energy efficiency.

Pella product lines: Optional in all Pella window lines.

Designer Series Triple-Pane Advanced Low-E Insulating Glass with Argon

Insulating glass with a Low-E coating made from two layers of thermal protection PLUS a third pane of Low-E glass.

• #1 for energy efficiency among top national brands.*
• #1 for noise reduction among top national brands with similar glazing.**
• Blocks up to 97% of the sun’s UV rays to help protect from fade damage.
• SunDefense Low-E Insulating Glass with Argon also available.
• Available without argon for moderate climates.

Best use: Locations with the most extreme climates needing maximum energy performance.

Pella product line: Designer Series^®