Verified from the manufacturer’s own documentation · last checked September 19, 2026
| Manufacturer | Pella |
|---|---|
| Series | Lifestyle Series |
| Frame material | Aluminum-clad wood: real wood interior with an extruded aluminum-clad exterior and Pella's patented EnduraClad protective finish (meets AAMA 2603; Seacoast EnduraClad available for high-salt coastal exposure). EnduraGuard wood protection on the interior wood |
| Styles / configurations | Double-hung, casement, awning and picture windows are confirmed on Pella's Lifestyle Series shop pages, including curved and angle-top specialty shapes (13 curved, 11 angle-top). Confirm the full current style range, including any bay, bow or sliding options, on Pella's Lifestyle Series page |
| Glass options | Dual- and triple-pane insulating glass; Low-E with argon, including AdvancedComfort Low-E and SmartSun; optional sound-control glass packages. Triple-pane products certified by the Passive House Institute |
| U-factor | Not published as a single line-wide range; NFRC-certified values are published per style and glazing package. Check the NFRC label on the exact unit quoted |
| SHGC | Not published as a single line-wide range; follows the glazing package. Check the NFRC label on the unit quoted |
| VT | Not publicly specified |
| ENERGY STAR | Pella states Lifestyle Series offers energy-efficient options that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines in all 50 states |
| NFRC certification | NFRC-certified performance is published per style and glazing package in Pella's documentation; triple-pane options are Passive House Institute certified |
| Warranty | Pella markets Lifestyle Series with what it calls the industry's best limited lifetime warranty for wood windows and patio doors (Pella's own claim, based on comparing leading brands' written warranties). Coverage is provided under Pella's wood and aluminum-clad wood limited warranty, backed by EnduraGuard wood protection and the EnduraClad finish; specific component durations for glass, cladding and wood are set out in that written warranty — request the current document before purchase |
| Positioning | Pella's best-value wood / aluminum-clad wood line, positioned below the tailor-made Reserve and Architect Series. Pella markets it as the number-one performing wood window for the combination of energy, sound and value, with 37 built-in innovations including integrated blinds and shades |
| Price position | Premium mainstream (wood/clad); priced below Reserve and Architect Series |
| Installation | New construction and replacement; custom, made-to-order, sold and quoted through Pella showrooms and dealers (also available via Pella at Lowe's) |
Notes
Aluminum-clad wood. Interiors available factory-prefinished in several colors or primed ready-to-paint, in multiple wood species. U-factor, SHGC and VT are configuration-specific, not line-wide — check the NFRC label. Exact warranty component durations were not transcribed in this session; the Pella wood/clad limited warranty document governs
Sources
Pella's own Lifestyle Series pages — pella.com/ideas/windows/lifestyle-series/ and the shop pages for double-hung, casement, awning and picture windows (material, styles, glass, finishes); Pella Lifestyle Series Overview PDF (media.pella.com) for positioning and the warranty claim; Pella at Lowe's Lifestyle Series page (EnduraGuard, EnduraClad, 37 innovations)