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Guide to Secondary Sealants in Structural Glazing Applications

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All insulated glass units that are used as part of a structurally glazed façade system must be manufactured with a silicone secondary sealant that conforms to EOTA ETAG 002 and EN 15434. Silicone sealants have excellent resistance to ultra-violet light, meaning the energy from sunlight is insufficient to significantly break down the silicone polymers.

Structural Silicone Sealants

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Sealants play a pivotal role in adding to glass capabilities and can provide added strength and value to complex glass creations. Structural silicone glazing is a technique of attaching glass to a metal frame using structural silicone sealants and gives the architectural design freedom for commercial building structures. However, choosing the right sealant and ensuring compatibility can affect the total outcome of the structural glazing system.

6 Tips for Structural Glazing Adhesion

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For every structurally glazed facade, it is critical to request project-specific substrate adhesion testing, in advance of any bonding taking place. Sika offer this service to support their customers.

Structural Calculations made easy

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For every structurally glazed project, calculations for bonding the glass to the subframe must be undertaken in advance of any production and installation work taking place. These calculations must be based on the information provided by the curtain walling façade contractor.

Control your Façade Projects in One Place

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The Sika Bonding Excellence Platform is a free online, cloud-based project management tool that enables anyone to log and monitor all their own structural glazing façade projects, step by step throughout the whole project workflow. From the design stage to “pre-application” adhesion, compatibility testing to façade production with adhesive application and quality control.

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Bonded Windows Put Seal On Thermal Envelope

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Sustainable Insulated Facade Glazing

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Structural Glazing Thermal Performance

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Offsite Construction

Solutions to Drive Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV)

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Offsite Construction

A Material Supplier’s Responsibility to Offsite Construction and Modular Builders

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Expert Guide to Sealing Facades

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