PELLA, Iowa, Feb. 13
/PRNewswire/ -- "Have nothing in your houses which you do not
know to be useful or believe to be beautiful."
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William Morris, 1880
The quote by Arts and Crafts movement leader William
Morris lives on today in Pella Corporation's
breathtaking new collection of wood entry doors
combining classic craftsmanship with timeless natural
beauty and reliable function. Ranging in style from
classic Arts and Crafts looks to rugged, rustic or
refined options with finishes like fine furniture,
Pella's new wood selection includes Mahogany, Rustic
Walnut, American White Oak and Cherry to complement a
wealth of home designs for new construction, as well as
remodeling and replacement applications.
"Pella's dramatic new wood doors, crafted with superior
quality, create a style-defining statement to create a
better view for virtually any home from both the
interior and the all-important exterior," said Davis
Rowe, Pella entry systems brand marketing manager. "The
distinctive characteristic about wood doors -- in
particular the Rustic Walnut -- is that no two doors are
alike because the rich grain and distressed beauty marks
add natural character to the impression every unique
door creates."
Builders and homeowners agree.
"It's a beautiful door; our customers love it," said
Jeff Muellner, owner of Muellner Construction in
Chicago. Muellner recently installed Pella's new walnut
door on a Tuscan-style home in the Naperville area. "The
homeowners knew they wanted a wood door to soften the
entrance and make it feel more inviting. The Pella door
was competitively-priced and we even ordered a custom
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"Pella team members dedicate
themselves to creating better views for architects, builders,
remodelers, replacement contractors and installers with window
and door innovations built to withstand the demands and design
preferences of today's busy home and business owners, all
backed with the quality service you expect from an industry
leader," said Vice President of Marketing Elaine Sagers.
Other Pella product highlights featured at the 2008
International Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando include:
Beautiful wood windows enhance views
As modern design trends migrate to natural materials, Pella's
wood window brands offer versatility in product options, while
maintaining energy-efficient values. From classic to
contemporary styles and shapes, to grilles, blinds, shades or
decorative panels between the panes of glass, Pella wood
windows are designed to accent a variety of home designs and
home improvement budgets.
Pella ProLine(R) wood windows provide style and value with an
array of eight exterior cladding colors and a variety of
grille types and patterns. Pella Designer Series(R) are the
innovative gem in the wood window collection with signature
options between the panes of glass. Choose from 10 blind or 15
shade colors or an array of decorative panels for a unique
style statement. Pella Architect Series(R) wood windows
feature a variety of woods, styles and shapes to fit the most
popular home designs of today and yesteryear. Architect Series
profiles and grille options range from traditional to modern
to make this distinctive collection of wood windows truly
extraordinary.
Wood treatment adds protection
Now the true beauty of wood is more than simply in the eye of
the beholder. EnduraGuard(TM) wood treatment formula is new
for Pella wood windows and patio doors. EnduraGuard uses an
innovative immersion method to create a protective barrier on
exterior wood surfaces to offer protection from moisture,
stains and decay. The patented formula is applied after
product parts are cut, and before final assembly, to provide a
higher degree of protection on exterior surfaces of Pella
products for lasting performance.
Versatile vinyl provides options
Today's busy builders and homeowners value the virtues of
vinyl because it never needs painting and will not decay.
Pella's newest vinyl brand, Encompass by Pella(TM), provides
builders with an innovative, quality brand backed by the power
of Pella's Direct Sales Network (PDSN) that can provide
service and support after the sale, should the customer ever
need it.
"With popular features that builders value like an integrated
J-channel to help save time and expense at installation time,
more grille options and unique styles and shapes, to the
outstanding ENERGY STAR(R) qualified energy efficiency that
today's homeowners demand, the Pella vinyl collection offers
more for everyone to enjoy," said Steve Brenizer, Pella vinyl
brand specialist.
New features this year in Pella's vinyl collection include
satin nickel and oil rubbed bronze hardware finishes on
sliding door handles to match today's most popular interior
finishes and an automatic lock that's exceptionally easy to
use because it locks when the window sash is closed.
Recently named a Consumers Digest "Best Buy," ThermaStar by
Pella(R) is featured in the Pella(R) Design Center(SM) at
Lowe's,(R) and is a low-maintenance, energy-efficient option
for many of today's busy, value-conscious homeowners. Centera
by Pella(TM) can be found at select ProDealer locations like
84 Lumber(R).
Nostalgic wrought iron adds depth
Other feature products at IBS this year include fiberglass
entry systems with wrought iron designs attached to the
exterior of the door, rather than featured between glass,
providing authentic detail on the entry doors. The new doors
also feature textured glass designs on three-quarter and full
view glass fiberglass doors and sidelights to offer privacy
for the home or business owner, yet filter in natural light.
Other new decorative details include black iron clavos for a
rustic look of nail heads on the door and hearty hinge straps
that may be added to the exterior of Pella's fiberglass rustic
entry door for a richly appointed entry system.
Sleek, yet strong window protection
Named one of the best new products of 2007 by Architectural
Record, Pella Impervia fiberglass composite windows and patio
doors provide a strong alternative to wood or vinyl products.
Available in factory prefinished brown, white or tan options,
Pella Impervia can withstand the forces of Mother Nature
without cracking, crumbling, caving or warping in extreme
weather conditions. These sleek-profiled innovative products
made from Duracast(R), the strongest most durable material in
windows and doors, are virtually maintenance-free,
energy-efficient and well-suited to today's busy lifestyles
and balanced budgets for home and business owners.
About Pella
Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing,
manufacturing and installing quality windows and doors for new
construction, remodeling and replacement applications. Pella
earned the U.S. Department of Energy's ENERGY STAR(R) Partner
of the Year award for windows in 2007 for its leadership in
manufacturing energy-efficient windows and educating consumers
about them. Pella also earned the 2007 J.D. Power and
Associates award for "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among
Window and Door Manufacturers."
As a family-owned and professionally managed privately-held
company, Pella is known for its 83-year history of innovation,
making great products, providing quality service and
delivering on customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Pella,
Iowa, the company is committed to incorporating new
technologies, increasing productivity, and practicing
environmental stewardship to create satisfied customers.
Providing careers for about 9,800 team members, Pella is
recognized as the "Global Top Company for Leaders" in the
small- to mid-sized category by FORTUNE magazine.
The company manufactures quality windows, patio doors and
entry door systems sold through a Direct Sales Network
operating Pella(R) Window & Door Showrooms across the United
States and Canada and select building materials retailers,
including Lowe's, which features the Pella Design Center, a
"store-within-a-store." For more information, call
888-84-PELLA or visit
http://www.pella.com/.
Source: Pella Corporation
CONTACT: Kathy Krafka Harkema of
Pella Corporation, +1-641-621-6971, cell, +1-641-780-6925,
krafka-harkemakk@pella.com ; or Sara Opie of The Integer
Group, +1-515-247-2822, cell, +1-515-710-5042,
sopie@integermidwest.com , for Pella Corporation
Web site:
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