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Quality Bond™ ensures
that high-performance Dow Corning bonding and sealing solutions may be
specified with certainty, enabling the design of stunning structures that
maximise building transparency by minimising the need for mechanical
fixation.
Use of structurally bonded glass not only enables innovative aesthetics but
may optimise thermal and lighting efficiencies for environmentally responsible
building possibilities. Dow Corning® brand silicone structural glazing systems
provide flexible anchors that minimise air infiltration, resulting in better
energy efficiency performance than other systems.
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Silicone structural glazing technology from Dow Corning facilitates the
most energy-efficient facade systems -- properly designed building facades can
cut energy costs by half.
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With significant potential to reduce CO2 emissions, curtainwalls
constructed with Dow Corning structural adhesives help you comply with industry
regulations and environmental specifications, such as the Certificate of Energy
Performance requirements for new construction.
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Thermal modelling programmes available to Quality Bond members
demonstrate the energy performance and advantages of structural glazing with
silicone versus other structural glazing methods and highlight the use of
silicone sealants for various applications throughout building
construction.
As architectural opportunities extend and design specification becomes
increasingly complex, need increases for innovation, design consultation,
highest-quality products, and workmanship. Quality Bond provides
increased communication, knowledge sharing, early planning assistance, and
construction authority approval support.
In addition, specifying a qualified Quality Bond applicator on your
next project will ensure that:
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Bonding and sealing details will be thoroughly reviewed by Dow Corning
Technical Service Engineers
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State-of-the-art products are applied using standards of best practice
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Highly durable structures are constructed for utmost safety
Why
Dow Corning?
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Knowledge Sharing
Knowledge sharing resources include information on a range of construction
topics, including thermal performance of curtainwall structures; blast, fire,
or intrusion protection; energy efficiency; sustainability; and
eco-construction.
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Global Project Support
As the leading silicone manufacturer with global presence, Dow Corning is
proud to offer worldwide project support that is an absolutely critical
requirement. Architects and constructors are often based in different country
locations or across continents, a challenge that requires consistent technical
expertise and local site presence.
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Peace of Mind
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Through the specification of Dow Corning-qualified Quality Bond members on
specific projects, the focus on quality assurance, quality control, and
excellence in product control, and excellence in product application enables
construction of safe, beautiful structures featuring longevity and
outstanding durability.
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Assistance with Sealant Specification
Appropriate to the substrates, standard project requirements, and specific
custom requirements of a project, Dow Corning offers expert assistance with
sealant specification challenges.
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Construction Authority Approval Process Support
Support for the construction authority approval process includes access to
Dow Corning experts for up-to-date information on the European landscape of
Norms and Standards. This includes structural glazing, insulating glazing, and
other silicone-based bonding and sealing applications, as well as the
CE-Marking process to support a specific project approval from building
authorities. Dow Corning is also able to refer to independent experts for
objective reports if required by an approval body.
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Total Technical Support -- From Start to Finish
Support includes consultation for innovation in design, blueprint reviews
for sealant applications, technical reviews, sealant calculations, substrate
testing for compatibility, adhesion, and staining tests. And by specifying
pre-approved systems -- Dow Corning products applied by qualified Quality
Bond members -- the technical support can potentially save you time and
money.
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Find
a Quality Bond Qualified Applicator
The Dow Corning Quality Bond programme offers resources to help you
identify and specify programme-compliant applicators and contractors. Find a
qualified Quality Bond applicator using the search tool in the
sidebar.
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Case
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