Pella Windows Austin
Pella Rookie of the Year 2025 • Austin’s Only Certified RAM Installer
Pella has been building windows since 1925 — nearly a century of engineering that homeowners across Austin trust for durability, energy performance, and curb appeal. Old Soul Windows & Doors is proud to be an authorized Pella dealer and installer serving Lakeway, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, and the greater Austin area.
In 2025, Old Soul earned Pella’s Rookie of the Year award — a national recognition given to the top-performing new dealer in the country. That distinction is not something we hang on the wall and forget. It reflects the standard every Pella installation gets when our crew shows up at your home.
Why Choose Pella Windows for Your Austin Home?
Pella windows are engineered for long-term performance in climates exactly like Central Texas. With summer temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F and UV exposure on 300+ days per year, your windows need to do more than look good — they need to block heat, resist fading, and hold up for decades.
Pain points Pella solves:
- High energy bills. Older single-pane or failing double-pane windows let conditioned air escape. Pella’s ENERGY STAR-certified options reduce solar heat gain, cutting cooling costs by 25-30% in hot climates.
- Fading furniture and flooring. Pella’s Low-E glass coatings block up to 95% of UV rays, protecting interior finishes without darkening your view.
- Drafts and noise. Failing seals and warped frames let outside air and street noise inside. Pella’s multi-point locking systems and compression weatherstripping create a tight seal at every sash.
- Outdated curb appeal. Whether your home is a 1990s builder-grade ranch or a Hill Country modern build, Pella offers styles from traditional grille patterns to clean, contemporary full-light frames.
Austin homeowners consistently choose Pella because the product line covers every price point, every style, and every performance requirement — and because the warranty backing is among the strongest in the industry.
Pella Window Lines — Lifestyle, Encompass, Impervia & More
Pella manufactures several distinct product lines, each designed for a different combination of budget, material preference, and performance need. Here is what we install most often in Austin homes.
The Encompass series is Pella’s value-driven vinyl line. Vinyl frames require zero painting or staining, resist moisture damage, and deliver strong thermal performance at an accessible price. Encompass windows feature dual-pane insulating glass with optional Low-E coatings and argon gas fill. For homeowners replacing 10-20 windows on a budget, Encompass is the line we recommend most often.
Lifestyle is Pella’s signature wood window — real pine or mahogany interiors wrapped in an aluminum-clad or fiberglass exterior. You get the warmth and beauty of natural wood inside without the exterior maintenance burden. Lifestyle windows come standard with between-the-glass blinds and shades, integrated hardware, and Pella’s proprietary EnduraGuard wood protection. This is the line for homeowners who want a premium feel and are willing to invest in it.
Impervia is built from Duracast fiberglass — a material 8x stronger than vinyl that expands and contracts at nearly the same rate as glass. That means tighter seals, longer lifespan, and virtually no frame warping in Austin’s heat cycles. Impervia is the choice for homeowners who want fiberglass strength with a sleek, narrow frame profile. It is particularly popular for modern and contemporary homes where thinner sightlines matter.
Pella’s impact-rated line — built to withstand severe weather and forced entry. While Central Texas is not a hurricane zone, the Defender series appeals to homeowners in hail-prone areas or those who want the highest level of security glass available.
A vinyl line sold exclusively through Pella’s direct channel, the 250 Series offers solid performance at an entry-level price. We can source these for budget-conscious projects where the priority is reliable replacement without premium upgrades.
How Much Do Pella Windows Cost?
Pricing for Pella windows depends on the product line, window size, configuration, and glass package. Here is how the lines compare:
| Product Line | Material | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pella Encompass | Vinyl | Whole-home value with Low-E glass |
| Pella Impervia | Fiberglass | Strength and stability in Texas heat |
| Pella Lifestyle | Wood / Clad | Warm interiors and custom finishes |
| Pella Defender | Impact-rated | Storm protection and noise |
A full-home Pella replacement of 15 to 20 windows generally lands between $10,000 and $25,000 depending on the line selected and any custom sizing, and larger homes go past that. Old Soul provides detailed, line-item quotes with no hidden fees: what we quote is what you pay.
We also offer flexible financing options for homeowners who want to upgrade now and pay over time.
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Pella vs Andersen vs Marvin — How They Compare
Homeowners shopping for premium windows usually narrow the field to three brands: Pella, Andersen, and Marvin. All three manufacture quality products. Here is how they differ in the areas that matter most.
Pella vs Andersen
Andersen’s 400 Series and Renewal by Andersen line are the most commonly cross-shopped against Pella. The key difference: Pella offers a broader range of price points under one roof. Andersen’s dealer network is more fragmented — Renewal by Andersen operates as a separate company from Andersen retail dealers, which can create pricing inconsistencies. Pella’s integrated dealer model means your quote, order, and installation all flow through one team.
Pella vs Marvin
Marvin is a premium brand that excels in custom architectural applications — unusual shapes, oversized units, and design-forward projects. Old Soul also installs Marvin windows and recommends them for specific situations. The difference is positioning: Pella covers the widest range from entry-level to premium, while Marvin focuses on the high end. If your project involves standard sizes and you want strong performance at a competitive price, Pella is typically the better value. If you need a 12-foot arched window for a great room, Marvin is worth the conversation.
What we tell homeowners: There is no single “best” brand. There is the best brand for your project, your budget, and your home’s architecture. That is why Old Soul carries both Pella and Marvin — so the recommendation is always based on fit, not on which manufacturer is paying us the highest margin.
What Customers Say About Our Pella Installations
Our customer reviews consistently highlight three things: communication, cleanliness, and precision. Here is what that looks like on a Pella project.
Pella installations require exact measurements and careful sequencing — especially on Lifestyle (wood) windows where interior trim work must be coordinated with the window install. Our crews measure twice, protect your floors and landscaping during removal, and clean up completely before leaving.
Homeowners regularly tell us they expected the project to be more disruptive than it was. A typical full-home Pella replacement (15-20 windows) takes 1-2 days for installation, with minimal impact on your daily routine.
Every Pella installation from Old Soul includes a 2-year limited workmanship warranty on top of Pella’s manufacturer warranty — which covers frames, glass, and hardware for up to a Limited Lifetime depending on the product line.
Old Soul: Pella Rookie of the Year 2025
In 2025, Old Soul Windows & Doors received Pella’s Rookie of the Year award — given to the top new dealer in the country based on sales volume, customer satisfaction, and installation quality.
This was not a participation trophy. Pella evaluated new dealers nationwide across every metric that matters: how many homeowners we served, how those homeowners rated their experience, and whether our installation quality met Pella’s engineering standards.
Owner Greg Ettenson built Old Soul on a simple principle: do excellent work for your neighbors, and the business takes care of itself. Winning Rookie of the Year in our first full year validated that approach at a national level.
What it means for you: when you hire Old Soul for a Pella installation, you are working with the dealer Pella itself recognized as the best new partner in the country.
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