Replacement Patio Doors and Windows Open Up Lake Michigan Views in a Michigan City Townhome

This Michigan City townhome spreads its living space across three floors, each one looking out toward Lake Michigan. Bulky units cut into the view of Lake Michigan and cold air crept where it shouldn’t. 

The homeowner chose Pella® Lifestyle Series windows and doors. The result: expansive, uninterrupted sightlines to Lake Michigan from all three floors, without sacrificing the energy efficiency the home needed. 

The new sliding patio doors glide along a track instead of swinging open, so they don’t take up floor space inside the room or out on the deck. In one bedroom, the doors and the window beside them carry a traditional grid of grilles, while in another the glass was left clear to keep the view as open as possible. 

What stood out most to the homeowner was knowing exactly what to expect. The team walked him through what the finished product would look like before a single window came out and stayed transparent and communicative through every step of the installation. 

That kind of preview matters on a project like this one, where the whole reason for replacing is how each room will look once the new glass is in. 

The homeowner was thrilled with the outcome, floor after floor of unobstructed lake view he’d hoped for. He’s already recommending Pella to fellow townhome owners, citing the team’s efficiency, transparency and professionalism.