Manufacturer s Certification Statement Pertaining to the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 Pella Windows and Doors Pella Corporation This Manufacturer s Certification Statement can be relied upon by you, the taxpayer, for verification that certain Pella windows and doors are eligible for the tax credits identified in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. The IRS has published tax-related interpretations for non-business energy property which are energy efficiency improvements to the taxpayer s principal residence. The IRS requires the manufacturer be identified: Pella Corporation, 102 Main St. Pella, IA 50219, as the manufacturer of Pella windows and doors. The IRS defines windows and doors that are eligible for the tax credits of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act 9 as Eligible Building Envelope Components. Following the IRS guidelines, Pella has determined that certain Pella windows and doors are Eligible Building Envelope Components and qualify for the credit when installed as an exterior window or door in ENERGY STAR climate zones and as indicated in the charts below when purchased and installed from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification statement, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the facts are true, correct, and complete. Elaine Sagers, Vice President Pella Corporation, January 18, 2016 IRS suggests the taxpayer is not required to attach this certification statement to their tax return. However, the taxpayer should retain this certification statement as part of their tax records. As in all tax matters, the taxpayer is advised to consult their tax professional. Pella Corporation and its sales partners assume no liability regarding the homeowner s ability to obtain tax credits.
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Wood & Wood-Clad Windows and Patio Doors SUN DEFENSE LOW-E NATURAL SUN ADVANCED COMFORT Vent and Awning Fixed, Awning,, Transom Vent Renovation Vent Renovation Awning Fixed Renovation and Awning Full Frame/Renovation Double- Hung Inswing French Outswing French Sliding French All Products Vent and Awning Fixed, Awning,, Transom Inswing Door Sliding Door Architect Series - 850 /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles Designer Series - 750 /Removable Grilles Pella ProLine - 450 /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles Applied Grilles - 7/8" SDL w/spacer /Removable Grilles /Removable Grilles Clad Frame & Circlehead ** If a product qualifies w/advanced Low-E w/argon it qualifies with SunDefense Low-E w/argon Grille Type Not Available
Double Hung Single Hung Fixed Standard Awning Large Awning Fixed Window Fixed Frame Sliding Patio Door Pella Impervia Windows and Patio Doors & FOAM Pella Impervia N NC SC S N NC SC S. NATURAL SUN LOW- E NATURAL SUN LOW- E & FOAM & FOAM
Pella 350 Series Windows & Patio Doors & W/FOAM W/ FOAM SUNDEFENSE LOW-E & W/FOAM Dual-Pane Insulating Glass - 3mm Awning - Curved Top Direct Set Sliding Patio Door N NC SC S N NC SC S Pella 350 Series Windows & Patio Doors & W/FOAM NATURALSUN LOW-E NATURALSUN LOW-E & W/FOAM Awning Curved Top Direct Set Sliding Patio Door Triple-Pane Insulating Glass - 3mm Pella 350 Series Windows & Patio Doors & W/FOAM SUNDEFENSE LOW-E & W/FOAM Awning Curved Top Direct Set Sliding Patio Door Dual -Pane Insulating Glass - Impact 3/4" or 1" Contour GBG or 3/4" or 1" Contour GBG or 3/4" or 1" Contour GBG or 3/4" or 1" Contour GBG or 3/4" or 1" Contour GBG or 3/4" or 1" Contour GBG or 3/4" or 1" Contour GBG or
Pella 250 Series Windows & W/FOAM W/ FOAM SUNDEFENSE LOW-E & W/FOAM Dual-Pane Insulating Glass - 3mm - Curved Top Direct Set N NC SC S N NC SC S Pella 250 Series Windows Curved Top Direct Set Triple-Pane Insulating Glass - 3mm & W/FOAM NATURALSUN LOW- E NATURALSUN LOW- E & W/FOAM
Encompass/Thermastar by Pella Windows and Patio Doors Encompass by Pella and ThermaStar by Pella Double Hung Single Hung Awning Fixed Radius Shapes & Fixed Windows Patio Door (Standard Performance) 1" Contour 5/8" Flat 1" Contour 5/8" Flat 1" Contour 5/8" Flat 1" Contour 5/8" Flat 1" Contour 5/8" Flat 1" Contour 5/8" Flat 1" Contour W/ ARGON BRONZE ADVANCED LOW- E N NC SC S N NC SC S N NC SC S
Fiberglass Panels Glazing Performance A B C D Glazing Thickness Type of Glazing NFRC Certified Product # IN-SWING AND OUT-SWING DOORS - FIBERGLASS PANEL ER N NC SC S 1 2 3 Blinds-Between-the-Glass with Clear glass 3 3 0.37 0.28 28 10 Ext. Glass (mm) In. Grilles-Between-the-Glass with Low-E glass 3 3 0.30 0.17 28 X X X X 12 Simulated-Divided Lights with Low-E glass 3 3 0.30 0.19 31 X X X X 13 Decorative glass5 3 3 0.27 0.30 32 X X 23 X Low-E 3 3 0.30 0.19 31 X X X X 13 Textured Glass 3 3 0.27 0.30 32 X X 23 X Grilles-Between-the-Glass with Low-E glass 3 3 0.24 0.13 21 X X X X 17 X Simulated-Divided Lights with Low-E glass 3 3 0.26 0.14 23 X X X X 15 Decorative glass5 3 3 0.24 0.23 24 X X X X 23 X X Low-E 3 3 0.24 0.14 23 X X X X 18 X Textured Glass 3 3 0.24 0.23 24 X X X X 23 X X Blinds-Between-the-Glass with Clear glass 3 3 0.27 0.16 16 X X X X 15 Grilles-Between-the-Glass with Low-E glass 3 3 0.23 0.10 16 X X X X 17 X Simulated-Divided Lights with Low-E glass 3 3 0.23 0.11 17 X X X X 17 X Decorative glass5 3 3 0.22 0.17 18 X X X X 22 X X Low-E 3 3 0.23 0.11 17 X X X X 17 X Textured Glass 3 3 0.22 0.17 18 X X X X 22 X X Blinds-Between-the-Glass with Clear glass 3 3 0.22 0.08 8 X X X X 17 X Grilles-Between-the-Glass with Low-E glass 3 3 0.19 0.05 8 X X X X 19 X Simulated-Divided Lights with Low-E glass 3 3 0.19 0.06 9 X X X X 19 X Decorative glass5 3 3 0.18 0.09 9 X X X X 22 X X Low-E 3 3 0.19 0.06 9 X X X X 19 X Textured Glass 3 3 0.18 0.09 9 X X X X 22 X X Solid Panel No Glass NA NA 0.14 0.01 0 X X X X 23 X X Gap Fill U-Factor 1 SHGC VLT % CR Sded Areas Meet ENERGY STAR Performance Criteria in Zones Shown U. S. Zone Canada 2 Zone Qualifies for the 2009-2010 Tax Credit
Steel Panel Glazing Performance A B C D Glazing Thickness IN-SWING AND OUT-SWING DOORS - STEEL PANEL Type of Glazing NFRC Certified Product # ER N NC SC S 1 2 3 Blinds-Between-the-Glass with Clear glass 3 3 0.38 0.29 30 9 Ext. Glass (mm) In. Grilles-Between-the-Glass with Low-E glass 3 3 0.30 0.18 29 X X X X 13 Decorative glass5 3 3 0.28 0.30 32 X X 22 X Low-E 3 3 0.30 0.19 31 X X X X 13 Textured Glass 3 3 0.28 0.30 32 X X 22 X Grilles-Between-the-Glass with Low-E glass 3 3 0.24 0.13 22 X X X X 17 X Decorative glass5 3 3 0.24 0.23 24 X X X X 23 X X Low-E 3 3 0.24 0.14 23 X X X X 18 X Textured Glass 3 3 0.24 0.23 24 X X X X 23 X X Blinds-Between-the-Glass with Clear glass 3 3 0.28 0.16 16 X X X X 14 Grilles-Between-the-Glass with Low-E glass 3 3 0.23 0.10 16 X X X X 17 X Decorative glass5 3 3 0.22 0.17 18 X X X X 22 X X Low-E 3 3 0.24 0.11 17 X X X X 16 X Textured Glass 3 3 0.22 0.17 18 X X X X 22 X X Blinds-Between-the-Glass with Clear glass 3 3 0.22 0.08 8 X X X X 17 X Grilles-Between-the-Glass with Low-E glass 3 3 0.19 0.05 8 X X X X 19 X Decorative glass5 3 3 0.19 0.09 9 X X X X 21 X X Low-E 3 3 0.20 0.06 9 X X X X 18 X Textured Glass 3 3 0.19 0.09 9 X X X X 21 X X Solid Panel No Glass NA NA 0.14 0.01 0 X X X X 23 X X Gap Fill U-Factor 1 SHGC VLT % CR Sded Areas Meet ENERGY STAR Performance Criteria in Zones Shown U. S. Canada 2 Zone Zone Qualifies for the 2009-2010 Tax Credit