About Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation is one of the largest window and door manufacturers in the United States, producing wood, fiberglass, and vinyl windows and doors from its hometown of Pella, Iowa, where it was founded in 1925. Pella operates an extensive network of company-owned showrooms alongside its traditional dealer and contractor distribution channels, giving it direct consumer presence that differentiates it from most competitors.
Pella's product line spans the full residential price and performance spectrum. The Architect Series features wood-interior windows and doors with aluminum or fiberglass cladding for premium custom residential and architect-specified work. The Reserve Series emphasizes fine wood craftsmanship for traditional and classic architectural styles. The Impervia Series uses fiberglass for durability and thermal performance. The 250 Series and 150 Series serve the mid-market and entry-level replacement segments with vinyl and composite products.
Pella is also recognized for its built-in between-the-glass shading and blind options, which integrate interior shading into the insulated glass unit to eliminate dust accumulation and cord hazards. For specifiers, Pella's combination of showroom presence, broad product range, and mid-to-premium positioning makes it a strong candidate for custom residential projects where homeowner engagement in product selection is part of the sales and design process.
Company Snapshot
Product Lines
Architect Series (Wood-Interior Clad)
Premium wood-interior windows and doors with aluminum or fiberglass exterior cladding for custom residential and architect-specified projects.
- Aluminum or fiberglass exterior cladding
- Wood interior with multiple species options
- Full configuration range including specialty shapes
- Between-the-glass blind and shade options
Reserve Series (Traditional Wood)
Fine wood windows and doors for traditional architectural styles where interior wood warmth and classical detail are priorities.
- Solid wood construction with exterior finish options
- Traditional divided light and grille patterns
- Double-hung, casement, and specialty configurations
- Higher craftsmanship standard for traditional homes
Impervia Series (Fiberglass)
Fiberglass windows and patio doors for projects where material durability, low maintenance, and strong thermal performance are priorities.
- Fiberglass frame construction
- Resists warping, rotting, and corrosion
- High thermal performance
- Multiple exterior colors
250 and 150 Series (Vinyl and Composite)
Mid-market and entry-level vinyl and composite windows and patio doors for replacement and value-oriented new construction.
- Vinyl and composite frame options
- Standard residential configurations
- ENERGY STAR qualified
- Competitive price point
Common Applications
Custom and Semi-Custom Residential
Architect and designer-specified custom homes where showroom engagement, wood interiors, and Architect Series depth are relevant.
Replacement and Remodel
Homeowners replacing windows through Pella showrooms and dealer channels, with the showroom model supporting high-involvement purchase decisions.
Traditional and Classic Architecture
Homes in traditional architectural styles where the Reserve Series and wood-interior options support period-appropriate fenestration.
What To Know
Company-owned showroom network
Pella's showroom presence enables direct consumer engagement and product demonstration that pure dealer models cannot replicate.
Between-the-glass shading
Integrated blinds and shades sealed within the insulated glass unit are a distinctive product feature across multiple Pella series.
Broad series range under one brand
Wood, fiberglass, and vinyl product lines allow Pella to serve one household's full fenestration program from a single relationship.
Editorial profile based on Pella Corporation public product and company materials; last reviewed April 30, 2026.