Facade
Consultants and Engineers
Gain
expertise and know-how from the industry leader.
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Quality
Bond™ formalises
Dow Corning's position as a leading technical authority on silicone bonding and
sealing solutions. Consulting members of the Quality Bond community can
call on our expertise and support during project design and construction to
provide support for their most creative and innovative
solutions.
The increased use of glass in worldwide construction combined with
regulations concerning energy efficiency, building protection, and the
environment has led to ever-more complex project design specifications.
Quality Bond members benefit from Dow Corning's expertise and know-how
for design and planning as well as construction authority approval support. In
addition to this knowledge sharing, Quality Bond ensures that
high-performance Dow Corning® brand products are applied using best practice
standards by trained and audited Quality Bond fabricators and specialist
applicators.
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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® brand structural adhesives help you comply with
industry regulations and environmental specifications, such as the Certificate
of Energy Performance requirements for new construction.
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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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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Peace of Mind
Through the specification of qualified Quality Bond members on
specific projects, quality assurance, quality control, and excellence in
product application are ensured at all times, permitting the construction of
safe, beautiful structures featuring longevity and outstanding
durability.
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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 Qualified Quality Bond 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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How Can We Help You Today?
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Find
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Case
Studies
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Petronas Towers
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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