As you may know, Serious Materials is more than QuietRock – we’re developing a range of sustainable building materials. Today, we’re announcing that we’ve acquired Alpen, a leader in high-performance, energy-efficient windows and glass. Alpen windows were named a Top 10 Green Building Product, and are used in the San Jose Convention Center, Boulder Municipal Library, McDonald’s PlayPlaces, and thousands of other commercial and residential projects.

Alpen products contribute to LEED points in multiple categories, and to code compliance. For example, with California’s Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards, Alpen’s high energy efficiency allows for more glazing area in a structure compared to conventional dual-pane windows. Reductions in building energy use both save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions – a key Serious Materials objective.

Alpen windows and Alpenglass are
distinguished by:

• reduced energy use through unique up to R-20 glass packages
• ‘directional tuning’, to optimize performance in different climates and orientations
• more comfortable interiors because inside glass surfaces don’t feel as hot or cold as other windows
• architectural freedom to use more glass, allowing more natural light and outdoor sight lines for occupants
• proven performance over 27 years and over 4 million square feet installed

Alpen windows’ multi-layer design provides high energy efficiency.

Serious Materials also makes QuietHome Windows, with superior noise-reduction performance. Pinn Brothers Fine Homes in California uses them in hundreds of multi-family units, as part of their QuietHome offering (which also relies on QuietRock and our floor-ceiling assemblies).

We’ll be featuring Alpen and our QuietHome Windows at the Serious Materials booth at the PCBC trade show in San Francisco,
from June 25-27.

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