New triple and quad-pane thin-glass units boost window
performance without requiring expensive design or manufacturing
changes
LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Alpen High Performance Products (Alpen), the
leading American manufacturer of advanced window, door, and
insulated glass technologies, today announced the availability of
its newest product line, AlpenGlass insulated thin-glass units
(IGUs). AlpenGlass incorporates custom thin glass (0.5-1.1mm)
configurations to boost window insulation, comfort, and noise
attenuation without impacting the weight, thickness, or design of
existing window lines.
Alpen has deployed millions of square feet of thin-glass units
to all 50 states across the last 5-plus years, but the launch of
AlpenGlass marks the first time that the units will be available
for incorporation into 3rd-party residential and commercial
architectural glass applications.
"Alpen has been a pioneer in thin glass windows since we started
working with the Department of Energy and National Labs in 2018,"
said Alpen CEO Andrew Zech.
"AlpenGlass affordably transforms windows with glass pockets as
narrow as ¾" into high-performance triple and quad pane units ready
to meet even the most stringent code or Energy Star requirements.
We've perfected our manufacturing and deployment across hundreds of
projects and millions of square feet of IGUs. Now we're ready to
share that experience with the broader commercial and residential
markets."
AlpenGlass offers thermal insulation levels up to R15 for a
fraction of the price of vacuum insulated glass (VIG). Units
incorporate advanced condensation control, acoustic performance and
UV protection as well as wide optionality for safety, impact, and
bird-safe glazing. AlpenGlass product lines also include
industry-leading low embodied carbon levels. In an effort to meet
the growing demand for IGUs, Alpen has entered into a partnership
with longtime collaborator Kensington HPP to supply east coast
demand from facilities outside Pittsburgh, PA. The partnership allows Alpen
to immediately scale production and efficiently serve markets from
coast to coast.
"Buildings - and specifically their windows - are a significant
source of energy waste. We can reduce building energy usage by 20
to 30-percent using existing technology. This isn't science
fiction. It's here and cost-competitive today." said Zech. "Alpen's
window and door designs are fantastic, but they cannot meet all
needs. AlpenGlass allows us to collaborate with other window
companies, glaziers, architects, and builders to expand our impact.
It lifts all boats."
Alpen designs and builds all of its products in the USA. For more information about AlpenGlass,
please click here.
About Alpen
For over forty years, Alpen High
Performance Products (Alpen) has pursued a quest to transform the
built environment by designing North
America's most energy efficient windows, doors and
architectural glass. We specialize in leveraging advanced materials
and innovative design to ensure exceptional performance for both
commercial and residential applications. Our products rank among
the highest performing and most durable solutions in North America and beyond. Please visit Alpen's
website to learn more.
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