Pella offers a wide range of products, from more affordable vinyl windows to high-end custom wood-frame windows. In contrast, Simonton focuses primarily on vinyl-frame products with fewer high-end options. Despite this, Simonton consistently receives higher customer satisfaction ratings compared to Pella in surveys.

Company Information

Founded in 1964, Simonton Windows achieved significant success after rebranding in 1981. Known for manufacturing high-efficiency and durable vinyl windows, the company has garnered recognition for its quality products and exceptional customer service. In 2021, Simonton was honored by ENERGY STAR® as one of the Most Efficient Products, highlighting its commitment to top-performing windows in the market. Simonton offers a range of new and replacement vinyl windows, customizable to various needs and applications, making them a leading choice in the industry.

Pella Windows and Doors, established in 1925 and headquartered in Iowa, is renowned for its innovative designs and extensive selection of customizable window options. From the budget-friendly 250 Series to the luxurious Architect and Reserve lines, Pella caters to a wide range of budgets, ensuring longevity, energy efficiency, and a touch of luxury for homeowners.

Glass Options

Both Pella and Simonton provide glass packages featuring double- or triple-pane glazing, argon-filled spaces between panes, and glass with low-emissive coatings to minimize heat transmission from the sun. Additionally, both companies offer impact-resistant laminated glass options to enhance safety, soundproofing, and insulation.

Pella’s glass offerings extend to include tinted glass for privacy, textured glass, polymer-reinforced glass for resistance against wind damage, and tempered glass for safety purposes.

Frame Materials

Pella offers a diverse range of windows made from different frame materials, including wood, fiberglass, and vinyl. Their product lineup includes:

– Architect and Designer series: High-end wood windows.

– Proline 450 series: Affordable wood windows.

– Impervia series: Fiberglass windows.

– 350 and 250 series: Vinyl windows in the middle of the product range.

– Encompass vinyl series: Pella’s most budget-friendly vinyl windows.

On the other hand, Simonton specializes in vinyl-frame windows and provides a variety of options across 12 different product collections. Many Simonton windows feature beveled frame profiles that resemble traditional wood frames, and some collections offer wood-grain interior finishes for added aesthetic appeal.

Range of Styles

Both Pella and Simonton manufacture windows in a comprehensive array of styles, including double-hung, casement, bay, bow, and sliding windows. Pella’s high-end windows feature luxury options such as custom shapes and sizes, custom finishes and grille patterns, and between-the-glass blinds and shades. Simonton offers a wide range of window shapes, sizes, and finishes as well, though generally with less emphasis on luxury. In addition to traditional styles like double-hung, casement, and picture windows, most Simonton collections include round, half-round, garden, and bay windows with double-hung side panels.