Structural Silicone Glazing

Structural silicone glazing (SSG) is the use of specific silicones to bond glass and metal panels to the structure, via a metallic sub frame, without mechanical fixation.
An SSG system can be designed to withstand live loads (wind load, line loads) and in some circumstances dead loads (weight of panel and imposed loadings). Current systems in use include 4 sided and 2 sided. Please note that the insulated glass units also require to be silicone sealed.
A silicone-bonded system provides unsurpassed weatherability and UV resistance. Silicone has excellent levels of adhesion, movement capability and a wide service temperature (from - 40º C to +150º C). The silicone itself is able to resist wind load, dead load and thermal dilation.
SSG offers almost unlimited design versatility and has transformed the skyline of cities across the world in the last two decades.
For aesthetic reasons - to give a seamless façade
To create a particular building feature
To upgrade existing facades
To give improved acoustic and air infiltration performance
To allow even heating and cooling of glass
To allow easier building cleaning
Easy replacement of damaged units
Ease of seal inspection