Dow Corning introduces sustainable building facades

Silicone-based innovative solutions provider Dow Corning has launched Transparent Silicone Structural Adhesive which provides next generation crystal clear bonding  for point fixed facades, to help maximise thermal performance enhance design freedom of building facades.
The company has also introduced Dow Corning Panel Fix System – a cost-effective, easy-to-use alternative to mechanical fixation of facade panels and rainscreens.
In a time when energy performance of buildings needs to be addressed by designers, clients and contractors, the challenge is to attain efficiency in performance, maintain highest quality and timely execution of projects. Silicon-based materials from Dow Corning are versatile and designed into systems that contribute to overall building performance such as structural glazing, insulating glazing, insulation and weatherproofing.  “Dow Corning has harnessed the inherent, unmatched properties of silicone to create modern solutions which enable improved aesthetics and building functionality, to help boost energy efficiency, increase access to natural light for building occupants and enlarge dwelling space,” the company claims.

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