Low-Maintenance Patio Door for Burlington Homeowners

These Burlington homeowners, who have lived and raised their children in this home for 15 years, sought to make some improvements to their 1980s residence. In the first phase, they enlisted Pella of Vermont to install new windows and a patio door to enhance energy efficiency and ease of use. Our team recommended Pella 250 Series for its low-maintenance solutions and potential energy savings.

The original sliding patio door used a 4x5 grille pattern, typical of the 1980s, yet the homeowners wanted to refresh their entryway with a simplified look. To address this, our team recommended eliminating the grilles in the new sliding patio door design. Now, large glass panels ensure an unobstructed view, enhancing the indoor and outdoor connection.

To meet the customers’ desire for a low-maintenance solution, our team recommended vinyl for its strength and durability. Our vinyl material is 52% stronger than ordinary vinyl, ensuring the homeowners won’t need to replace their windows and patio door anytime soon.⁸ Also, the vinyl material, with multi-chambered and fully welded sashes, enhances overall strength and combats potential warping. In all, the homeowners were very pleased with their new vinyl products, appreciating the potential cost savings and long-lasting durability.

Double-hung windows, located in the upstairs bedrooms, have two moveable sashes to enhance ventilation and better circulate the fresh Vermont breezes. The window design allows warm air to escape from the top sash, while allowing cool air to enter through the bottom sash. Its dual ventilation helps to reduce HVAC system usage, leading to potential energy savings for this Vermont family. Additionally, the tilting sashes allow the windows to be easily cleaned from the interior of the home. This capability minimizes the stresses of cleaning the exterior glass, making more time for family fun instead of household chores.

The window and patio door replacements went smoothly. The family is very pleased with the outcome, and they are looking forward to a more energy-efficient home.