Alpen Windows Are the Leader in Thin Glass in Architectural Applications

Article details

• Author: Audree Grubesic
• Date: Mar 23, 2023
• Read time: 2 min

Company

Alpen High Performance Products (Alpen HPP) makes windows, doors, and glass. The company says it focuses on super-insulating, thermally efficient products for residential and commercial use.

It was founded in the 1980s. The article says Alpen re-glazed the Empire State Building.

Claims and firsts

• Alpen says it has been a world leader in lightweight, high-performance glazing for four decades.
• It says it was the first to use Thin Glass in architectural applications.
• It says it was the first to offer an NFRC R-10 window.
• It says it was the first dual certified PHI and PHIUS window in North America.
• It says it was the first to make a custom shaped fiberglass window.
• It says it was the first window company certified by the Living Building Challenge in the US Window Products category.

ThinGlass and materials

• ThinGlass is described as 6x lighter than traditional 1/8 inch glass.
• The article says ThinGlass has a 6x lower carbon footprint.
• Alpen says its fiberglass frames are made from silica, also called sand.
• Alpen says its uPVC frames are recyclable up to 10 times.
• The article says the frames may have a 35-year lifespan.
• Alpen says its water-based coatings are durable, beautiful, and do not off-gas.

Performance and design features

• Winter warmth
• Summer sun blocking
• Maximum daylight
• Pristine glass clarity
• Unique colors
• Custom shapes

Website

For more information: thinkalpen.com