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"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to feature Pella® products

New episode marks 24th appearance of Pella windows or doors

Release date: Dec 2, 2009

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The Sunday, Dec. 6, episode of ABC television network’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (EMHE) will include energy-efficient windows and doors windows donated by Pella Windows & Doors. The episode will air at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on ABC-TV.

The makeover near Woodlawn, Tenn. in Montgomery county marks the 24th appearance of Pella products to help complete the new home construction for a deserving family featured in the series. The new Cape Cod style home will feature sustainable, low-maintenance ThermaStar by Pella® vinyl windows, 850 Series® patio doors made In Pella, Iowa, and a prefinished Pella fiberglass entry door with decorative grilles made in Fairfield, Ohio.

The Pella manufacturing team in Murray, Ky., crafted the windows and assisted members of Pella's National Accounts, Public Relations and Engineering teams with installation.

“Dedicated Pella installers were pleased to team up with ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ to create better views for this deserving Tennessee family,” said Kathy Krafka Harkema, Pella Corporation spokesperson. “The beautiful vinyl windows, fiberglass entry doors and wood patio doors created and expertly installed by Pella make them a natural fit for these inspiring, fast-paced projects.”

Each episode features a race against time on a project that would normally take at least four months to achieve, involving designers, contractors and several hundred workers who have just seven days to build an entire house plus the exterior and landscaping. Viewers see the transformation of the home and the reactions and emotions of the deserving homeowners.

Previous episodes
Pella products were included on 23 previous episodes of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” providing new or renovated homes for deserving families in Suffield, Ct., Albert Lea, Minn.; Geneva, N.Y.; Fairmont, W. Va.; the California cities of Los Angeles, Martinez and Penngrove; and the New Jersey cities of Bergenfield and Irvington. In addition, Pella has provided windows and doors for homes featured on the show in Billings, Mont.; Alma, Ark.; near New Orleans, La.; St. Petersburg, Fla.; Clarksville, Tenn.; Bountiful, Utah; Purdy, Mo.; Biloxi, Miss.; Berry, Ky.; Minot, N.D.; Gladbrook, Iowa; Kansas City, Mo.; Las Vegas, Nev.; and Albany, N.Y.

About “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
The Emmy award winning reality program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," in its 7th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive- produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8-9 p.m. ET on ABC.

About Pella
Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and installing quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications.

As a family-owned and professionally managed privately-held company, Pella is known for its 84-year history of making innovative products, providing quality service and delivering on customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, the company is committed to incorporating new technologies, increasing productivity, and practicing environmental stewardship to create satisfied customers.

Pella manufactures quality windows, patio doors and entry door systems sold through a Direct Sales Network operating Pella® Window & Door Showrooms across the United States and Canada. For more information, call 888-847-3552 or visit pella.com. Follow Pella on Twitter.com @Pella_News.

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