Glass and curtain wall systems are key architectural elements that provide aesthetic appeal, maximize natural daylight, and contribute to the energy efficiency of modern buildings. These systems combine glass panels, aluminum profiles, composite panels, and various connection components to form the building envelope. As they are continuously exposed to outdoor environmental conditions, ensuring reliable sealing at all joints and accommodating movement between dissimilar materials are essential to their long-term performance.
Throughout their service life, façade systems are subjected to solar radiation, temperature fluctuations, wind loads, and precipitation. For this reason, the adhesives and sealants used must deliver not only outstanding initial performance but also maintain their elasticity and adhesion over many years of service.
In glass and curtain wall systems, products are commonly used in the following applications:
Glass-to-aluminum profile joints
Curtain wall joints
Façade panel joints
Perimeter joints between frames and the building structure
Glass balustrade systems
Skylight systems
Aluminum composite panel joints
Façade maintenance and repair applications
Glass railing systems
Installation of façade accessories.
Products used in these applications are expected to provide excellent resistance to UV radiation, ozone, precipitation, and temperature fluctuations.
Technologies Used
Neutral Silicones
Neutral-cure silicone is the most widely used technology for glass and façade applications.
Thanks to its outstanding UV resistance, permanent elasticity, wide service temperature range, and long-term durability, neutral-cure silicone is the preferred solution for exterior façade sealing.
It offers excellent compatibility with glass, aluminum, and a broad range of façade materials.
Hybrid Polymer Technology
Hybrid polymer-based adhesives and sealants are widely used in façade details where different construction materials are combined.
These products offer excellent adhesion, permanent elasticity, paintability, and low shrinkage, while reducing or eliminating the need for primers on a wide variety of substrates in many applications.
They are particularly advantageous for façade maintenance, refurbishment, and renovation projects.
Product ınformatıon
- Senta SILMAX, Senta BONMAX, SOUDAL Silirub Facade Product Group (Neutral Silicone), SOUDAL Silirub WS Product Group (Weatherseal Silicone), SOUDAL FixAll Product Group (Hybrid Polymer)
