Most brands you would need to order a new sash as the glass is sealed in the unit. This spammer is not the reason to stay away from blinds between the glass, the real reason to stay away is Pella is a marginal window at best in my opinion.

In most Pella between-the-glass doors and windows, the interior glass pane is removable or hinged so the blinds can be accessed for repair or replacement without affecting the glass unit.

The older units were operated by a cord that extended into the interior, and was always being caught in the door. The new ones are operated by integrated slides, and are much better.

I think some Pella entry doors and vinyl windows have sealed in blinds, but these are not actually made by Pella.

I join many other professionals on this forum in questioning whether Pella windows and doors are actually so much better than other options that they are worth Pella's prices. But sealed-in, inaccessible blinds is not a Pella problem. Anyone who thinks it is is not familiar with the products.

Thanks everyone for the input. I'll continue looking at other brands...

I understand some feel Pella is overpriced for what you get. Maybe that's true, but I just want to respond to the inside blind comment. I've had 2 of these since 2005 and the blinds work fine.

My guess is Pella owns a patent which will eventually expire, and then you'll be able to buy Anderson or whatever with this feature.

There are several products that offer blinds in the glass. Obviously there are no patent issues... There are pros and cons to the option overall.

My whole house has 18 yr old Pella windows and doors. The SunPorch doors have the between glass shades which have *definitely* been sunburned. Now I've been told they can't be replaced. There is a work-around, but it seems dumb... I **will** say that the double panes certainly keep the temp down. I had to remove the glass for the painter, and after a few hours, the room *really* heated up!

If anyone found a way, or a brand, to replace the blinds, please contact me.

Thanks