50+ Years of Commercial Façade Success
Redefining the possibilities of the modern skyline
Bringing architectural designs to reality
As buildings get taller and architectural designs get more sophisticated, architects need products and design systems they can rely on.
For more than five decades, Dow has been a pioneer working alongside architects as they implemented their most ambitious designs, utilizing sealant and bonding solutions for weatherproofing and silicone structural glazing to keep their buildings stronger for longer.
DOWSIL™ 121 Silicone Structural Glazing Sealant
An easy-to-use and fast-curing sealant, for use in structural and weather-sealing applications, which can be applied on-site or in-shop. This sealant simplifies facade installation and reduces repair time.
DEFENDAIR™ 200C Air and Weather Barrier Coating
A 100% silicone liquid applied Air and Weather Barrier designed to protect against air infiltration and water penetration. The vapor permeable, one component, water-based coating cures to form a flexible membrane that is impervious to water but has the ability to “breathe,” allowing water vapor to escape from inside the substrate.
Proven performance
Two separate studies confirm what industry experts have believed for years, and hard data verifies what field performance has long indicated: DOWSIL™ SSG sealants deliver long-term performance and durability. Discover more architectural glazing solutions.
Pier 1 Imports Headquarters, Ft. Worth, Texas
An innovative silicone sealant formulation has been specified for the new 20-story corporate headquarters of Pier 1 Imports in downtown Ft. Worth, Texas, to help preserve the unique aesthetics of the building’s stone and glass curtainwall design.
Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, Shanghai, China
100% silicone sealants from Dow were used in the development of a complex, laminated glass curtain wall façade for the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
As with any construction in the Middle East, Dow’s technical experts were confronted with testing and specifying products that are able to withstand the rigors of high temperature, ultra-violet light, seismic activity and inclement weather conditions including sandstorms and high winds. In addition, large areas of the curtain wall, which in total is equivalent in size to 17 soccer fields, are positioned at extreme height, which in turn, brings a new set of technical challenges.
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Petronas Towers soar from the heart of the business district in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At 1,483 feet, the towers are the world’s tallest – 29 feet higher than Chicago’s Sears Tower and 115 feet taller than the World Trade Center in New York.
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