INTRODUCTION

 Structural glazing is a system of bonding glass to a

building’s structural framing members utilizing a high
strength, high performance silicone sealant specifically
designed and tested for structural glazing applications.

 In structural glazing applications, dynamic wind loads

are transferred from the glass, by the structural
silicone sealant, to the perimeter structural support.

 The net results of this glazing technique are:

 Four-sided systems which yield an unobstructed glass
surface
 Two-sided systems, where horizontal or vertical
accents can be achieved.
 FOUR-SIDED SYSTEMS
 Four-sided structural glazing
impresses by monolithic
frameless appearance.
 All four sides of the pane
element are bonded to an
adapter frame with silicone
adhesive sealants.
 These prefabricated glass
modules are subsequently
attached to the structure.
 The joints between are either
wet-sealed with compatible
weather sealant or dry- sealed
Four-sided systems with preformed gaskets.
 FOUR-SIDED SYSTEMS
 A four-sided system provides no
mechanical fasteners to the
framing system, but is bonded
by the structural silicone on all
four sides.
 Dead loads are supported either
mechanically by a horizontal
fin or by the silicone sealant,
depending on the design of the
system.
 Four-sided systems are sealed
continuously around the window
perimeter, blocking air and water
from entering the building
Four-sided systems interior.
 TWO-SIDED SYSTEMS
 In the two-sided structural
glazing system, only two
mutually opposite glass or
panel edges are bonded
(horizontally or vertically) to
a frame with Sikasil SG
silicone adhesive.

 The two other mutually

opposite sides are fixed
mechanically like capped
curtain wall systems.
 Due to mechanical fixation
this system is saver.
Two-sided systems
SCOPE

Aluminum Structural
Glazing
 SCOPE
▪ Allows for broader architectural design flexibility
▪ Increases the thermal efficiency of buildings,
because the exterior exposure of metal framing is
either reduced or eliminated.
▪ Reduces or eliminates water and air infiltration
▪ Reduces the potential for thermal breakage of
glass and unnecessary metal can further reduce
building costs.
 The technology promotes optimum heat and
sound insulation.