The Use of Silicone Sealants in Protective Glazing Applications

Issues faced with direct and indirect damages due to bombing have forced authorities in all countries to become more conscious on the protection of the people. In addition, global changes in climate are increasing the numbers of exceptional weather climatic conditions that impose stringer conditions to constructions. Last but not least, the evolution of our societies is making security in commercial and residential buildings one of the most critical issues facing the residents, the insurance companies and the police departments. Those issues has lead the Construction and Glass Industries in developing new systems and products to offer the required and deserved protection to the people, significantly increasing the market of Protective, Safety and Security Glazing.
This paper review the cases where silicone sealants has been developed to play an active role in the performances of Protective, Safety and Security Glazing systems. The paper review new developments in Bomb Blast resistant façade where structural glazing sealants were used to improve the performances of the facade. It also explain how the use of silicone will further develop as structural adhesive in Safety and Security windows with laminated glass and in Retrofit Protective Glazing application with protective film.

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The Authors

	Mr. Jean-Paul Hautekeer European Construction Industry Director Dow Corning The author works for Dow Corning, the leading producer of silicone, as Major Market Manager for Commercial Glazing in Europe. Mr. Hautekeer holds a bachelor degree in Chemistry from the University of ... Read more
	Mr. Jean-Paul Hautekeer Marketing Manager, Europe Dow Corning Commercial Glazing Jean-Paul Hautekeer is the Global Market Manager for Windows and Insulating Glass for Dow Corning, the leading producer of silicone. Hautekeers responsibilities as Market Manager as well as his pre... Read more