What Pella windows does Modex install in Minneapolis?
Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) installs Pella windows across Minneapolis. Pella's broad product line covers every price point — 250 Series vinyl at the budget end, Lifestyle composite in the middle, Architect Series aluminum-clad wood at the architectural tier, Reserve full-clad wood at the premium tier. We install Pella (not "Authorized" dealer). $900 to $4,000 per window depending on line.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Joe Dvorak, Owner, Modern Exterior Systems
Manufacturer
What is Pella?
Pella Corporation is an Iowa-based family-owned window manufacturer with the widest product range in residential windows — from entry vinyl through architect-grade wood. Pella's between-the-glass blinds option is unique in the industry and especially popular in the Twin Cities for sun-facing and lake-view exposures.
Product lines
Pella's four tiers
From entry vinyl to architect-grade wood, Pella covers every budget and aesthetic.
Entry
250 Series vinyl windows
Pella's vinyl budget line. Triple-pane Low-E glass with argon fill standard. $1,400–$2,500 per window installed; $25K–$45K for a typical 18-window full-house replacement.
Mid-tier
Lifestyle composite windows
Pella's mid-tier wood line. Heavier frame than pure vinyl, between-the-glass Slimshade blinds available. $1,500–$2,500 per window installed; $25K–$45K full-house.
Premium
Architect Series aluminum-clad wood
Aluminum-clad wood — Pella's architectural restoration line. $1,800–$3,200 per window installed; $30K–$55K+ full-house. Competes with Kolbe Forgent and VistaLuxe at a slightly lower price point.
Architect-grade
Reserve premium wood windows
Pella's premium tier — full-clad wood, architect-grade finishes, between-the-glass blinds available. $2,500–$4,000 per window installed; $40K–$70K+ full-house. Edina, Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka build territory.
Pella-exclusive feature
Between-the-glass Slimshade blinds
Pella's Slimshade blinds sit inside the insulated glass unit — magnetically operated from inside your home. No dusting, no broken slats, no kids tangling the cords. Available on Lifestyle, Architect Series, and Reserve. The right call for sun-facing and lake-view exposures where standard blinds collapse over time.
Warranty stack
Pella warranty + Modex install warranty
Pella covers the windows: lifetime limited on frame and sash, 20-year glass, 10-year aluminum cladding. Modex covers the install: lifetime workmanship — current owner, not transferable. That stacks the manufacturer's product coverage on top of our labor coverage, with no overlap and no gap.
Energy performance
Energy performance built in
Triple-pane Low-E with argon fill is standard across all four Pella lines. NaturalSun coating captures winter solar heat — meaningful in a Minnesota climate that runs -20°F to 95°F. Energy Star Most Efficient picks used to qualify for the federal 25C tax credit, but that credit expired December 31, 2025. We can still spec to ENERGY STAR Most Efficient products for the lowest heating bills.
Pricing
Pella window costs
Per-window installed pricing plus typical 18-window full-house ranges. Lump-sum per scope on every Modex quote.
250 Series vinyl
Budget vinyl
$25K–$45K
$1,400–$2,500 per window installed
Includes
Vinyl frame, standard profile
Triple-pane Low-E glass with argon fill
Lifetime limited manufacturer warranty
Energy Star qualifying options
Modex lifetime workmanship warranty
Lifestyle wood
Mid-tier wood
$31K–$63K
$1,700–$3,500 per window installed
Includes
Solid wood interior, heavier frame than vinyl
Triple-pane Low-E glass with argon fill
Between-the-glass Slimshade blinds available
Lifetime limited manufacturer warranty
Modex lifetime workmanship warranty
Architect Series aluminum-clad wood
Architectural restoration
$45K–$81K
$2,500–$4,500 per window installed
Includes
Aluminum-clad wood — maintenance-free exterior
Historically accurate sightlines, custom configurations
Between-the-glass Slimshade blinds available
Lifetime limited frame and sash warranty
Owner-led install + lifetime workmanship warranty
Reserve full-clad wood
Premium tier
$63K–$99K
$3,500–$5,500 per window installed
Includes
Full-clad wood, architect-grade finishes
Custom shapes, sizes, and configurations
Between-the-glass Slimshade blinds available
Lifetime limited frame and sash warranty
Owner-led install + lifetime workmanship warranty
Why we install Pella
Why Modex installs Pella
Pella covers every price point in one catalog — 250 Series vinyl at the budget end through Reserve full-clad wood at the premium tier. That lets us mix tiers on a single project: budget vinyl on a basement, mid-tier wood upstairs, Reserve on a lake-facing great room. Between-the-glass Slimshade is a Pella-only feature.
Multi-brand installer — ProVia, Kolbe, and Pella under one roof
Owner-led on Architect Series and Reserve installs
Lifetime workmanship warranty (current owner) on top of Pella's product coverage
Expertise
Why choose Modex
Three reasons to trust our Pella installations
Range
All three brands, all product tiers
We install ProVia, Kolbe, and Pella—giving you genuine choice across vinyl, composite, and wood.
Ownership
Owner-led on Architect Series and Reserve installs
Modex's owner walks every Architect Series and Reserve job personally — the premium tier where measurement precision and frame handling carry the most risk.
Warranty
Lifetime workmanship — for as long as you own the home
Our labor guarantee covers install defects for as long as you own the home — on top of Pella's manufacturer warranty (lifetime limited on frame and sash, 20-year glass, 10-year aluminum cladding).
Questions about Pella?
Find answers to common questions about Pella product lines, warranties, and installation.
Ready for a Pella estimate?
We'll walk you through 250 Series, Lifestyle, Architect Series, and Reserve — what fits your home, your budget, and your timeline. No same-day-close pressure, no boilerplate. A real measurement and a written line-by-line quote. Still comparing? Read our honest window reviews on ProVia, Kolbe, and Pella.
Reviewed by Joe Dvorak, Owner, Modern Exterior Systems · Updated May 2026