On The House was at the Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference and Kevin Surace, CEO of Quiet Solution, stopped by the broadcast booth to bring the Carey Bros., Rebecca and our listening audience up to date on some exciting news. Quiet Solution recently acquired Alpen windows, named as one of Building Green publication’s Top 10 Green Building Products in 2007. Alpen is recognized as the leader in high-performance, energy-efficient windows and glass, which specialize in high R-value windows. Mr. Surace explained that regular double pane windows have an R-value of 3, where as most walls are insulated with an average R-value of 15. This means energy, air conditioning and heat, literally go out the window. Quiet Solution, in association with Alpen, has developed high-efficiency windows with R-values ranging from 8 to 10, and even up to 20! These windows that can save up to 20, 30, and upwards of 50 percent on one’s monthly utility bill, which in turn significantly reduces one’s carbon footprint. To learn more about Quiet Solution’s array of energy efficient, soundproof, and sustainable building products check out SeriousMaterials.com.
