Advanced Protection Against the Effects of
Moisture
Updated: December 2013
What is EnduraGuard®?
• EnduraGuard is Pella’s trademark name for the
wood protection used on Pella’s exterior wood parts
• EnduraGuard will also be referred to as;
– EnduraGuard Wood Protection
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Why is wood treatment important?
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Like most wood treatment formulas,
EnduraGuard includes;
1. Water repellency to protect against the effects of
moisture,
2. Fungicides to protect against decay, stains caused
by mold and mildew
3. Insecticides to protect against a variety of insects,
including termites.
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What delivers Pella’s EnduraGuard
performance?
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An effective combination of three active ingredients,
together with our proven immersion-treatment
method, helps ensure strong protection on every
exterior wood surface of our window and patio doors.
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What is the advantage of three active
fungicides?
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Some major competitors use only one fungicide which
may result in gaps in protection, specifically against
stain fungi such as mold and mildew.
Pella
JELD-WEN
Shown: Field testing of a Pella and Jeld Wen casement window that used only one active fungicide, after seven
months of exposure to moisture. For testing purposes, the seal between the bottom rail and the glass was
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Which Pella brands are treated with
EnduraGuard?
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Architect Series®
Mahogany
Alder
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Designer Series®
Douglas Fir
Pine
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ProLine®
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Select Entry System parts
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Which Pella products are treated with EnduraGuard?
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Wood and wood/clad Windows
Double Hung
Casements
Awning
Transoms
Special Shapes
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Wood and wood/clad Patio Doors
Sliding
Hinged
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Commercial Out-swing Doors
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Wood frames of fiberglass and steel entry door systems
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Installation Accessories
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Exterior Trim
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Which Pella products are not treated with
EnduraGuard?
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Wood entry doors currently produced at Pella’s
Wylie Operations, and sold under the Pella and
Mai brand
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Pella Skylights manufactured for Pella by
another company
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Which parts are treated with EnduraGuard?
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Parts exterior to the seal line
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Window sashes and frames
Patio and commercial outswing door panel and
frames
Replacement parts
Which parts are not treated?
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Parts interior to the seal line
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Interior grilles
Jamb extenstions
Casement stops
Etc.
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Competitive Positioning
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What are the Key differences between EnduraGuard
and JELD-WEN’s AuraLast?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Treatment Method: Pella uses an immersion process; JELD-WEN uses a
pressure-treat process
Moulding and Tenoning: Pella moulds and tenons parts before they are
immersed; JELD-WEN moulds and tenons after parts are treated,
which could result in weaker protection on cut surfaces.
Active Fungicides: Pella has three active fungicides for a broader base
of protection against stain and decay caused by mold and mildew;
JELD-WEN uses one active ingredient which is known to have gaps in
protection, specifically against stain fungi.
Woods Treated: EnduraGuard is used on all wood types sold by Pella;
AuraLast is only used on pine, an immersion process is used on their
other wood types.
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Competitive Matrix
Pella
JELD-WEN
Andersen
Marvin
Weather Shield
Immersion
Pressure-Treat
Immersion
Immersion
Immersion
Woods Treated w/Method
Listed
All Wood Types
Pine*
All Wood Types
All Wood Types
All Wood Types
Window Parts Treated
Sash and Frame
Sash and Frame
Sash and Frame
Sash and Frame
Sash and Frame
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fungicides
3 Active
1 Active
3 Active
3 Active
1 Active
Insecticides
Yes
Method
Ingredients
Water Repellency
Pella Claim vs.
Competition
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3 active ingredients
Has a greater
Has a greater
Has a greater
for better
concentration of
concentration of
concentration of
protection
protective ingredients.** protective ingredients.** protective ingredients.**
*JELD-WEN pressure-treats their pine products, and uses immersion to treat the other wood types.
**The number stated is based on third party testing and represents the average concentration of protective ingredients on the surface of the
wood part.
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Is EnduraGuard environmentally friendly?
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EnduraGuard has been approved for use by the
Environmental Protection Agency.
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Pella has a commitment to environmental stewardship,
taking a comprehensive approach that maximizes
recycling opportunities, minimizes waste and pollution,
reduces energy consumption, and ensures that Pella
products are made to last.
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EnduraGuard Summary
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Wood treatment is a secondary defense, the initial defense
involves preventing wood from becoming excessively wet for
extended periods.
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EnduraGuard has three active fungicides for a broader-base of
protection from stains and decay caused by mold and mildew.
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Pella wood parts are immersed in EnduraGuard, this proven
method creates stronger protection on all surfaces and cut edges
that may be exposed to the elements.
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Pella wood and wood/clad windows and patio doors, as well as
select Entry door frames, are treated with EnduraGuard.
*Excessively wet is defined as over 28% moisture content.
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