Custom Sized Wood Windows Offer Excellent Energy Efficiency

When Jason and Lindsay Mollak of Omaha, Nebraska, started designing their 5,000-square-foot home for their family of seven, they had two main priorities: lasting quality and energy efficiency. They chose Pella Reserve – Contemporary wood windows for the beauty, craftsmanship and sustainability they desired. For eight years, the couple has worked with the same Pella Sales Rep on a number of other projects. From past experience, they felt confident relying on Pella for dedicated support.

The Mollaks have a lot on their plate with a large family and a thriving business, so they turned to Pella to help lighten their workload.

While the Mollaks’ floor plan was on the more traditional side, they wanted to incorporate modern elements‚ including windows. They chose Pella Reserve – Contemporary wood windows for the sleek lines, expansive sightlines and natural light they wanted for their lively family home.

“The Pella Reserve – Contemporary line really went with the aesthetic and style of the home that we’re trying to achieve,” Lindsay said. “The simple elements that many won’t notice are what make these windows look great. We love the matte finishes, stainless steel hardware and square corners on the exterior.”

The Mollaks wanted to create as much natural light in their space as possible, so they included 25 large, custom-sized windows with unique elevations.

“We love natural light and have a great view out back, so we wanted to plan our windows around that. Large full-glass windows helped achieve the goal,” Jason said. “Custom sizes helped us maintain our original plans without compromise.”

While style was extremely important, proven quality was a major draw for the Mollaks.

“With Pella, we always know we’re going to get quality. It’s definitely higher-end quality compared to other manufacturers,” Lindsay said. “You can tell the operation, hardware and finishes are all designed with care.”

With five kids, maintaining a manageable heating and cooling bill was a top priority for the Mollaks. They had learned from working on other home projects that Pella offered several energy-efficient windows named ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient or Passive House–certified. “Efficiency is very important to us. We’ve been in many homes and you can truly feel the difference between spaces that are efficient and those that aren’t. When we’d ask homeowners what their windows were, Pella was frequently mentioned,” Lindsay said.

With the construction industry still facing a labor shortage, finding tradespeople like window installers can be difficult. But the Mollaks knew that the intuitive installation design of Pella windows, plus clear installation instructions and jobsite support, would make the install process smooth and straightforward.

“The biggest thing I can say about Pella is, they make it easy,” Jason said. “Sourcing installers is tough. Plus, ordering windows is a huge task. Knowing Pella can help handle it means there’s less pressure on us.”

See for yourself why builders like Jason and Lindsay Mollak choose Pella – for their projects and for their family’s home. Request a project quote today to get the same quality products and support for your business.