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Pella Patio Doors - Pro line vs Thermostar /designer

14 years ago

I am looking for two 6 ft patio door to replace a couple of 25 year old Andersens. I got quotes on the Pella today from Menards and Loews. Menards price was $1,000. less than Loews. Loews calls theirs Thermostar and Menards has pro-line and designer series. I want the Kitchen door to have the blind between the glass. The family room door will go without blinds to save money. I have looks at Pellas web site and don't see any major differences between the products. This is a dark room so I want as much glass as I can get. Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks.

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afsa
14 years ago
My advice would be to buy something other than Pella, look at the 200 series Andersen, call a local LUMBER YARD or WINDOW CENTER and see what they have, stay away from Box Stores. But again this is my OPINION take it for what it's worth, but do a search on here for Pella and see what you come up with.
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