Topic Terms: Product Spotlight, Windows
uPVC Window System
Alpen High Performance Products offers new, slimmer profile options in its Tyrol uPVC window system. Tyrol Edge and Tyrol Contour advance the platform's design flexibility while preserving its energy efficiency, with whole-window thermal performance up to R-11 (U-0.09).
- Large-format windows with slimmer sightlines: A composite frame with continuous fiberglass reinforcement, combined with lightweight triple-pane AlpenGlass, reduces weight by 30-50% while maintaining structural rigidity for sizes up to 78.75 inches by 118 inches.
- Whole-window thermal performance up to R-11 (U-0.09): Optional quad-pane AlpenGlass IGUs boost center-of-glass R-values up to R-15 (U-0.067).
- Air infiltration as low as 0.01 CFM/square foot: Supporting both Passive House certification and draft-free indoor comfort.
- Acoustic benefits: Asymmetrical IGU construction, featuring an ultra-thin glass core, and a triple-sealed frame design dampen sound transmission up to STC 45/ OITC 37.
- Design flexibility: Two new profiles – Edge and Contour – accommodate both contemporary and classic building aesthetics, with Alpen's European-style, dual-action tilt-turn functionality in a slimmer frame.
Unlike conventional vinyl windows, Alpen's Tyrol is manufactured from uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride), with a multi-chambered frame design and continuous fiberglass reinforcements. This approach eliminates the warping, cracking, and thermal performance loss seen in traditional plasticized vinyl systems.
The Tyrol system continues to serve a wide range of high-performance building applications – from code-compliant commercial buildings and affordable multi-family housing to Passive House and net zero homes – by balancing energy efficiency, structural performance, and long-life practicality backed by 10 to 20-year warranties.
black PVC extrusion
Eclipse by Deceuninck North America is a black solid-color PVC extrusion for windows and doors designed to meet growing market demand for dark-colored profiles. In terms of performance and aesthetics, Eclipse offers enhanced fabrication processing for Deceuninck customers by eliminating the need to touch up fusion-welded frame and sash corners in comparison to laminated, capstock or painted PVC lineals. Eclipse incorporates Deceuninck’s SunShield technology to minimize fading and features engineered pigment technology that limits heat absorption.
black PVC extrusion
Eclipse by Deceuninck North America is a black solid-color PVC extrusion for windows and doors designed to meet growing market demand for dark-colored profiles. In terms of performance and aesthetics, Eclipse offers enhanced fabrication processing for Deceuninck customers by eliminating the need to touch up fusion-welded frame and sash corners in comparison to laminated, capstock or painted PVC lineals. Eclipse incorporates Deceuninck’s SunShield technology to minimize fading and features engineered pigment technology that limits heat absorption.
black PVC extrusion
Eclipse by Deceuninck North America is a black solid-color PVC extrusion for windows and doors designed to meet growing market demand for dark-colored profiles. In terms of performance and aesthetics, Eclipse offers enhanced fabrication processing for Deceuninck customers by eliminating the need to touch up fusion-welded frame and sash corners in comparison to laminated, capstock or painted PVC lineals. Eclipse incorporates Deceuninck’s SunShield technology to minimize fading and features engineered pigment technology that limits heat absorption.
pop-out window
The Gutmann S70 SK pop-out window features a parallel opening mechanism that creates an open perimeter around the frame. Fresh air enters from the bottom, while stale air exits from the top to maximize natural ventilation. Its restricted opening width of 3 ⅛ inches helps prevent accidents, making it suitable for high-level floors while maintaining a seamless façade appearance. The window offers thermal and sound insulation, as well as high water-penetration resistance and low air infiltration.
pop-out window
The Gutmann S70 SK pop-out window features a parallel opening mechanism that creates an open perimeter around the frame. Fresh air enters from the bottom, while stale air exits from the top to maximize natural ventilation. Its restricted opening width of 3 ⅛ inches helps prevent accidents, making it suitable for high-level floors while maintaining a seamless façade appearance. The window offers thermal and sound insulation, as well as high water-penetration resistance and low air infiltration.
floating window system
The Janisol Arte 2.0 floating window system offers profiles made from steel, stainless steel and Corten steel and a wide range of profiles. The integrated weather strip groove simplifies and speeds fabrication. A selection of glazing beads is available in various materials. With a narrow profile face width of 25 or 40 millimeters for fixed glazing and a basic depth of 60 mm, the wide range of opening types is suited for renovation and modern residential construction.
floating window system
The Janisol Arte 2.0 floating window system offers profiles made from steel, stainless steel and Corten steel and a wide range of profiles. The integrated weather strip groove simplifies and speeds fabrication. A selection of glazing beads is available in various materials. With a narrow profile face width of 25 or 40 millimeters for fixed glazing and a basic depth of 60 mm, the wide range of opening types is suited for renovation and modern residential construction.
Large-format blinds between glass
Blinds + Glass XL by ODL for large-format windows and doors offer security and privacy solutions for extra-large-format windows and glass doors. Blinds + Glass XL products cover an area up to 28 square feet. The XL product size range is 9 to 63 inches by 46 to 90 inches and designed to work with 8-foot sliding, folding doors and large windows in multi-family building projects.
Large-format blinds between glass
Blinds + Glass XL by ODL for large-format windows and doors offer security and privacy solutions for extra-large-format windows and glass doors. Blinds + Glass XL products cover an area up to 28 square feet. The XL product size range is 9 to 63 inches by 46 to 90 inches and designed to work with 8-foot sliding, folding doors and large windows in multi-family building projects.