The Pella Steady Set interior window installation system from Pella Corp. was honored with the prestigious "Best of IBS Award" at the 2024 NAHB International Builders' Show in the window and door category.
"We designed this system from the perspective of the builder and the installer and we're very proud to have it recognized by the industry as an important innovation," says Jenn Tuetken, director of innovation and design, Pella.
About Pella Steady Set
The Pella Steady Set interior installation system is the industry's first interior installation system for new construction, based on comparing leading window manufacturers' published installation instructions for new construction windows with factory applied installation methods. Created with an installer-centric design, Steady Set features easy-to-learn, pre-attached components to help ensure a high-quality, repeatable and reliable window installation.
The installation system answers the need for safer, more efficient and higher-quality window installations. The interior installation system is 3.15 times faster compared to the standard installation method and takes a two-person install down to one. The system also reduces crew exposure to outside elements by up to 72% and allows up to 64% of the install to happen from the interior, compared to the average of the leading national wood window brands installation methods for new construction windows when installing standard size window (29x59) into second-story application.
The Pella Steady Set interior installation system will be available in Summer 2024 on Pella Reserve and Lifestyle Series wood windows. For more information, visit pella.com/steadyset.
About the award
The Best of IBS awards celebrate the most innovative and impactful products and solutions in the residential construction industry. This year's winners were selected from more than 230 entries across nine categories. Industry and media judges considered the products' design, functionality and innovation, as well as its usefulness to consumers and home builders.
