- Material savings in the production phase and energy efficiency in the use phase are amongst the most important objectives in sustainable building design. Facades account for a large share of the energy loss in a building.
- Adhesives and sealants are critical for the design options and the technical performance of facades and, in particular, of structural glazing elements.
- New high performance adhesive solutions allow slimmer connections and profile sections. This results in significant material savings (silicone adhesives and aluminium) and reduces energy use and CO2 emissions.
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IG: insulation glass
SG: structural glazing
For more details about this Good Practice, see the company’s related document ‘Sealing sustainability in structural glazing’.