Windows! With Special Guest Brian Best from Pella

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Pella Windows is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, a milestone achieved by less than 1% of companies.

The episode begins with hosts Dave Fox and Jamie introducing Brian Best, sales manager at Pella of Columbus, who has 25 years in the industry including 14 with Pella. Brian notes vintage Pella windows in the studio with golden blinds, sharing a historical tidbit about Pella's early days as the Roll Screen Company. He discusses Pella's product portfolio, ranging from entry-level vinyl to high-end wood windows like Reserve and Lifestyle lines. Brian highlights the Impervia composite window, made of 100% fiberglass for minimal expansion and strength. He explains sound transmission coefficient (STC) glass, recounting a customer in Lancaster who used it to reduce noise from gas stations. Trends include dark exterior windows, black interiors, and large glass units like multi-slide doors that can span up to 30 feet. Brian advises homeowners to budget more for patio doors due to high usage, contrasting with front doors. He covers warranty details, including Pella's lifetime warranty on wood windows, and common installation issues like stress cracks. The episode touches on Columbus's growth, Pella's independent ownership model, and practical tips for window replacement in stucco homes.

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A practical window review that ties sound reduction, style trends, and long-term replacement decisions together.

Window replacement feels most useful here when a homeowner's noise concern opens the door to STC glass, double and triple glazing, and the role of varied pane thickness.

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You want quieter rooms and a clearer sense of window quality before making a 25-year-plus decision.

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