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T R E M C O S E A L A N T S O L U T I O N S
STRUCTURAL SILICONE GLAZING MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Structural Silicone Glazing is a
system of bonding glass to a
buildings structural framing
members utilising a high strength,
high performance silicone sealant
specifically designed and tested
for Structural Glazing applications.
Dynamic wind loads are
transferred from the glass, through
the structural silicone sealant, to the
perimeter structural framing.
STRUCTURAL
SILICONE GLAZING
Structural Silicone Glazing
- An Introduction
Types of Structurally Glazed Wall Systems
Structural Silicone Glazing Criteria
Structural Silicone GlazingTesting
PROCEDURES FOR ONE-PART AND
TWO-PART SILICONE SEALANT
Introduction
Guide for Workmanship
Guide for Sealant Application
A. Cleaning
B. Priming
C. Masking
D. Sealant Application
Guide for Field Adhesion Check
A. The Tab Adhesion Test Method
B. The Hand Pull Adhesion Test Method
Guide for Reglazing
A. Glass failures
B. Sealant failures
ONE PART SILICONE SEALANT
- TREMCO SPECTREM 2
Quality Assurance Programme
Test #1- Tack-Free Time
Test #2- Through Cure
One Component Quality Check-Log Book
INDEX
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Al Attar Tower II, Dubai, U.A.E.
Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E.
Burj Al Arab, Dubai, U.A.E.
WHY STRUCTURALLY
GLAZE?
Aesthetics/design flexibility
Improved thermal efficiency
Reduces or eliminates water
and air infiltration
Reduces the potential for
thermal breakage of glass
Eliminates water ponding on
slope-glazed applications
TWO PART SILICONE SEALANT
- TREMCO PROGLAZE II
Quality Assurance Program
Test #1 - Butterfly Test
Test #2 - Snap Time Test
Test #3 - Colour Check
Test #4 - Adhesion Test
Test #5 - Flow-Rate Test
Test #6 - Shore A Test
Two Component Quality Check-Log Book
On Ratio Verification Techniques
Recommended methods for confirming
on-ratio dispensing of Proglaze II
Structural Glazing Project Initiation Form
Calculations
Appendix A: Conversion Table - Wind
Pressure and Speed
Appendix B: Technical Services Evaluation
Request Form
Project References
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TYPES OF STRUCTURALLY GLAZED
WALL SYSTEMS
SPECTREM 2
Silicone Sealant
(Weather Bead)
SPECTREM 2
Silicone Sealant
(Weather Bead)
SPECTREM 2
Silicone Sealant
(Cap Bead)
CCN Sponge
With Dart
Compatible
Wedge Gasket
Setting Block
SPECTREM 2
Silicone Sealant
(Weather Bead)
SPECTREM 2
Structural Silicone
Sealant
(Tensile Bead)
SPECTREM 2
Silicone Sealant
(Cap Bead)
Silicone
Compatible
Back-up Spacer
Silicone
Compatible
Wedge
Gasket
CCN Sponge
with Dart
Setting Block
PROGLAZE II
Structural
Silicone
Sealant
(Tensile Bead)
SPECTREM 2
Silicone
Sealant
(Weather Bead)
ALL GLASS SYSTEMS BUTT GLAZED
TWO SIDED FOUR SIDED
Utilises glass vision lites with glass mullions to
provide a total see-through wall.
A system where lites are conventionally glazed at the
head and sill and the vertical Butt joint is
unretained.
TREMCO Structural
Glazing Tape Silicone
Compatible
Silicone Compatible
Setting Block
A Structurally Glazed System that utilises Structural
Silicone to bond glass to the perimeter framing on all
sides.
A Structurally Glazed System which is conventionally
glazed at opposite sides but utilises Structural
Silicone to bond glass to the perimeter framing on the
remaining two sides.
STRUCTURAL
GLAZING
PERFORMANCE
FACTORS
Design Windload (PSF)
Glass Size
Performance Criteria
Framing Design
Tensile Bead Sizing
Substrate Finishes
Structural Silicone Sealant
Selection
Substrate Preparation
System Compatibility
DESIGN WINDLOAD
As specified by project
specifications
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: High-load areas such as
building corners and upper
elevations.
CRITERIA & TESTING
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STRUCTURAL SI LI CONE GLAZI NG
CRI TERI A
COMPARISON OF BEAD DESIGN
Single Bead Dual Bead
GLASS SIZE
Identify largest short lite
dimension for each windload
area to properly calculate
Tensile Bead Surface Contact
Depth
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
Safety factor as required by
governing code body and
specification
Laboratory and Field Tests
Design parameters
FRAMING DESIGN
Vertical or Sloped?
Low, Mid or High-rise?
Butt, Two or Four-sided?
Shop or Field Glazed?
SUBSTRATE
FINISHES
Alodine
Paint
- Fluorocarbons
- Siliconised Polyesters
- Siliconised Acrylics
Anodic
Mill finished aluminium is not an
acceptable substrate for structural
silicone glazing applications.
STRUCTURAL
SEALANT SELECTION
Single or Plural Component?
Medium or High Modulus?
Colour Requirements?
System Compatibility?
SUBSTRATE
PREPARATION
Cleaning
Priming Requirements
L Shaped Bead
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STRUCTURAL SI LI CONE GLAZI NG
TESTI NG
SYSTEM
COMPATIBILITY
Glazing Components
Glass
Framing System
Utilise ASTM C-1087 and sealant
manufacturers proprietary test
methods to establish compatibility
COMPATIBILITY
Colour change of the structural
silicone sealant as a result of
exposure to a glazing
component.
Adhesion of the structural
silicone sealant to the glass test
substrate and the glazing
accessories.
Change in the strength of the
structural silicone sealant as a
result of exposure to a glazing
component.
STRUCTURAL
SILICONE SPACERS,
BLOCKS AND
GASKETS
TYPE I:
Specified where adhesion of the
sealant to the accessory is not
required.
TYPE II:
Specified where adhesion of the
sealant to the accessory is
desired.
STRUCTURAL
SILICONE SEALANT
MANUFACTURING
SERVICES
A. Shop Drawing Review
B. Specification Review
C. Adhesion Testing
D. Compatibility Testing
E. Start-Up
F. Site Inspections
A.Shop Drawing Review
Verification of sealant contact
depth
Proper use of glazing materials
Confirmation of glass type and
size
Confirmation of metal finish
Sealant selection
B. Specification Review
Design windloads
Testing requirements
- ASTM C-794
- Heitmann Testing
- Others
Performance requirements
C. Adhesion Testing
All substrates
Solvent recommendation
Priming Requirements
D. Compatibility Testing
All Glazing Components
ASTM C-1087
Proprietary Test Methods
SADCO, Beirut, Lebanon
PROCEDURES
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ST RUCT URAL GL AZ I NG PROCE DURE S
WE ARE YOUR PARTNERS I N
PERFORMANCE
Whether your project is in the
planning stages of construction or
requires repair and maintenance,
your TREMCO Technical
Representative can provide:
Complete analysis of
requirements
Analytical inspections and
classifications of problem areas
INTRODUCTION
TREMCO, as a recognized
supplier of structural silicone
sealant and compatible glazing
materials, understands the high
performance requirements and
potential liabilities inherent to
structurally glazed walls. For these
reasons, TREMCO offers a
multitude of preconstruction
project reviews and testing
programs to ensure product
performance characteristics and
glazing integrity. This program,
founded in industry practice and
specifications, is offered to
our client at no additional charge
and demonstrates TREMCOs
commitment to quality and
attainment of the highest
standards.
Each structurally glazed project in
which TREMCO is involved is
reviewed and tested in
accordance with the parameters of
this in-house program.
Pertinent recommendations and
results are shared with the
customer with the assistance of
TREMCO Sales and Technical
Services Representatives. Each
member of this team has a keen
sense of commitment to the
success of each project.
The following description is an
overview of the minimum
information required by TREMCO
prior to the beginning of each
structural glazing project.
This information is gathered by
completing the Structural Glazing
Project Initiation Form. It is part of
the TREMCO Structural Glazing
Procedures programme to be
followed by each contractor for
each project.
A. General information
on the project such
as:
1. Project title, size and location
2. Architect and Consultant
involved in the project
3. Fabricator
4. Glazing and caulking
subcontractors
5. Glazing start and completion
date
Assistance in preparation of
written specifications, tailored
to the needs and requirements
of your project
Pre-installation inspection
On-site contractor instruction
Periodic inspection of work in
progress to ensure compliance
to specifications
Ongoing post application
inspections of the completed
installations
Your TREMCO Representative
provides total co-ordination from
the drawing board through job
completion on new work and
remedial projects.
Olaya Commercial Centre, Olaya, Dubai, U.A.E.
B. Review of the
structural glazing
details to identify:
1. Proper use of TREMCO glazing
materials including sealant,
gaskets and setting blocks.
2. Proper tensile bead location.
Structural beads are normally
located on the interior face of
the lite or panel (#2 or #4
surface) with bonding to a
structurally sound substrate
such as a horizontal or vertical
aluminium mullion with a
specified architectural finish.
3. Confirmation of glass types
(reflective, opacifier, etc.) and
supplier, identification and
description of coatings, type of
glass (Monolithic, I.G. unit,
laminated, etc.) with their
respective sizes.
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where the adhesion test will be
performed must be clearly
indicated!
Adhesion testing is performed as
per TREMCO/ASTM Test Method.
Result on adhesion for Spectrem 2
will be available after 28 days
upon receipt of the substrate at
TREMCO Technical Services
laboratory .
E. Identification of
substrate in contact
with the silicone
structural glazing
sealant.
We want to verify that all the
elements installed within the
glazing pocket are compatible
when in contact with the silicone
sealant (tensile bead) and will not
affect its in-place performance. If
required, compatibility testing can
4. Confirmation of coating/
anodizing company,
identification of coating (type,
name, code and batch
number) and location of metal
and substrate finishes. Mill
finished substrates are
typically not acceptable for
structural glazing applications.
5. Verification of proper sealant
selection and usage.
C. Project specification
review to identify:
1. Specific wind load requirement
for the project (positive and
negative wind load).
2. Proper tensile bead sizing: the
sealant bite or sealant contact
depth (SCD) is calculated from
the design wind load and
glass dimensions. Based on
these calculations TREMCO
recommends a minimum
tensile bead sIze of 6mm x
6mm. Tensile beads (sealant
bite) exceeding 19mm warrant
special consideration as
sealant curing characteristics
may be affected. Please
consult your TREMCO Sales
Representative for special
guidelines.
3. Identify the type of structural
glazing application (2 sided,
sloped), on site or in plant
application, vision and/or
spandrel application.
Spectrem 2 is recommended
for 2 sided structural only.
4. Testing designated and required
beyond that typically done.
5. Information and/or
performance requirements
specific to a project.
D. Substrate
requirement for
adhesion testing :
This is to determine proper
cleaning techniques and
determine priming requirements.
Substrates typically tested include
aluminum framing and glass or
other glazing panels. Substrates
should be submitted to TREMCO
Technical Services Department
and be representative of those to
be used on the actual project
(production run sample). TREMCO
requests a minimum of 1239
square cm of substrate for each
sealant to be tested. The surface
be run according to TREMCO
Modified ASTM C-1087.
The test will determine color
change or adhesion loss as a
result of sealant contact or
proximity of incompatible
materials. Substrates to be
tested include, but may not be
limited to: setting blocks,
structural spacer (tapes or
gaskets), compression gaskets,
insulating glass edge seals, glass
laminates, backer rod, weather
seal, thermal break, etc.
Emirates Towers Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, U.A.E.
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STRUCTURAL GLAZING PROCEDURES
F. Other tests as
required by the
project specifications
or as requested by
consultants,
engineers and
contractors.
Upon completion of the drawing
and specification review, adhesion
and compatibility testing, a formal
report is issued which detail
recommendations and test results
specific to the success of the
individual project. These results
and recommendations are
intended to serve as a base of
information which should be
confirmed on actual project
applications at ongoing intervals
as described in the following
structural glazing procedures. This
ensures consistent performance
quality and confirms laboratory
results.
GUIDE FOR
WORKMANSHIP
A. All components (aluminum and
glass) receiving the structural
glazing silicone sealant shall
be thoroughly wiped with a
clean cloth dampened with a
recommended cleaner, as
approved by TREMCO and
immediately followed by a dry
wipe (2 rag method). Use a
clean cloth for the dry wipe.
Special precautions must be
taken in cold weather to
ensure the surfaces are free
from frost and/or
condensation.
B. All surfaces once cleaned or
primed should be handled
carefully so as not to
contaminate the surfaces.
C. All framing shall be checked
prior to glazing to make certain
that the opening is square,
plumb, and secure in order
that uniform sealant bite, face
and edge clearances are
maintained. Inspect all butt
and mitre joints. If these joints
are open, they shall be sealed
prior to glazing with identical
sealant. Maintain minimum
edge clearances between glass
and sash, as outlined by the
glass manufacturer, and sealant
contact depth (sealant bite) as
recommended by TREMCO for
this specific project.
D. Setting blocks shall be used to
support the glass/I.G. unit in
structural glazing applications.
The use of setting blocks will
prevent the addition of stress
applied on the structural
tensile bead due to the dead
load of the glass/I.G.unit.
E. Locate setting blocks on the
sill member as recommended
by the glass manufacturer.
Setting blocks shall be
recessed in 2-sided structural
application glazing (with
mechanical jamb retention) to
allow for adequate sealant
contact (weather seal) and
glass support. When using
insulating glass in a structural
glazing application, the
industry has generally
accepted setting blocks
recessed 50% of the thickness
of the outboard lite of glass.
The I.G. unit supplier in
conjunction with the sealant
supplier shall confirm the type
of setting blocks that are
compatible and can be used in
the structural glazing
application.
F. Structural spacers used in this
application must be
compatible with the structural
silicone sealant and positioned
on the frame to ensure correct
sealant contact depth as
recommended and specified
by TREMCO. The silicone
compatible spacers shall be of
required hardness to maintain
a recommended uniform face
clearance for all glass sizes.
G. The sealant cavity created by
the installation of the structural
spacer should be located
parallel to the nozzle of the
gun or cartridge allowing direct
entry of the sealant into the
cavity. Non-paralleled or
indirect access of the sealant
to the cavity must be performed
carefully (such as an L bead)
H. A full -sized detail of the
structural glazing pocket
showing the metal systems
must be submitted for
approval prior to the beginning
of the project. Placement of
materials must be shown on
the details. If framing from the
fabricator differs from the
submitted details, the principal
parties must resolve
differences before proceeding
further with the project.
I. All materials shall be used in
accordance with TREMCOs
printed instructions. A meeting
to review procedures, tests
required and sealant
application should be held
during bid stage and prior to
the beginning of the work on
the project.
J. When using Spectrem 2
silicone sealant in a 2 sided
structural glazing application,
temporary retainers will be
required (field glazed only) to
maintain the position of the
glass, in plane, until the
structural glazing sealant has
reached its full cure (after 14
to 21 days), at which time the
retainers can be removed and
the resultant voids in the
weather seal filled.
K. Adhesion test must be
performed by the contractor at
the beginning and during the
project application. A logbook
recording all tests verifications
must be kept by the contractor
as it will be used for his own
control (refer to one and two
part silicone sealant - Quality
Assurance Program).
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GUIDE FOR SEALANT
APPLICATION
It is essential that TREMCO
Structural Glazing Sealant is
installed in accordance with
TREMCOs recommendations and
specific written instructions.
Proper surface preparation is
extremely important to the
longevity and performance of
TREMCO structural silicone sealant.
Samples (substrates) tested must
be production run
samples and be representative of
the materials to be used on the
job site.
A. Cleaning
1. Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) or
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) are the
most commonly recommended
solvents for cleaning metal
and glass intended for
structural glazing applications.
2. The purpose of these solvents
is to act as a degreaser to
remove the cutting oils and
other contaminates used in the
fabrication of the framing
system. Selected solvents
must be clean, fresh as
approved by TREMCO
Technical Services and must
comply with local occupational
safety codes. When being
used indoors, such as a
factory environment, proper
ventilation must be provided.
3. Pour the approved solvent
onto a clean cloth. Do not
place cleaning cloth into the
solvent solution container. This
avoids solvent contamination,
which can lead to sealant
adhesion problem. Vigorously
rub the glass and metal
surfaces to remove the
contaminates. Continuously
rotate the cloth lifting off the
oils loosened by the solvent.
4. Cloths used for cleaning of all
framing members should be
white lint-free and resistant to
the recommended cleaner.
Change the cloths frequently
as they become soiled during
the cleaning operation. White
rags show soiling easily.
5. Do not allow the solvent to air
dry during the cleaning
procedure. After the solvent
wipe, follow immediately with
another clean cloth to wipe the
surface dry (2 rag method).
Allowing the solvent to dry on
the surface without wipingwith a
second cloth negates the entire
cleaning procedure, because
the contaminants are
redeposited as the solvent
dries.
6. When cleaning deep, narrow
joints, wrap the cleaning cloth
around a clean, narrow-blade
putty knife. This permits force
to be applied to the surface to
be cleaned.
7. Clean only as much area as
can be sealed in one (1) hour.
If cleaned areas are exposed
to rain or contaminants (dirt,
dust, etc.), the surface must
be cleanedagain.
8. Keep solvent containers
closed when not in use.
Temperature and humidity will
affect the evaporation rate of
the applied solvent therefore
affecting its cleaning power.
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a. Never use a paintbrush for
the cleaning procedure. It
is not effective in removing
the contaminates off the
surface. The rubbing
action of the cloth is
critical and essential for
loosening up the
contaminates from the
substrate.
b. Some cutting oils used in
the fabrication process
may not be soluble in MEK
or IPA. This should be
verified before
commencing the project.
B. Priming
1. Primer when properly used,
will help assure a strong and
consistent adhesion of the
silicone sealant to the
substrates to which it may be
difficult to bond. If a primer is
required, it will be confirmed
during the adhesion test
executed prior the beginning
of the work.
2. Tremco offers Primer N10 for
most metal finishes. Primer
N10 is a non-film forming
primer, which is moisture
sensitive. This sensitivity to
water or humidity manifests
itself by turning cloudy or
developing white precipitates in
the fluid within the container.
Should either of these
conditions exist, the primer
should be discarded. TREMCO
Primer N10 is only supplied in
one-pint containers.
3. Always pour Primer N10 onto a
clean applicator. Never place
the applicator into the primer
container.
4. Apply a thin film of Primer N10
using a clean cloth. Excessive
application may result in a
white powdery deposit, which
must be removed before
sealant application. This white
deposit can be removed with a
clean cloth dampened with the
recommended cleaner.
Reapply the primer once the
substrate is dry.
5. Caution: Primers are not to be
substituted for good surface
preparation. The substrate to
receive the primer shall be
thoroughly cleaned using the
recommended cleaner and
dried prior to the installation of
the primer.
6. Allow the primer to dry for a
minimum of 20 minutes before
the sealant application.
Protection of the primed area
from contaminants is essential
to ensure proper adhesion. If
the primed area cannot be
kept clean, the primer is to be
removed and the area re-
primed.
Do not prime ahead more than
can be glazed per shift. If the
primed area cannot be
covered with the sealant by
the end of the day, it must be
removed with a clean cloth
dampened with the
recommended cleaner and the
area re-primed.
7. Please refer to the Primer N10
Data Sheet for further
information.
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C. Masking
1. To provide a neat sight line,
masking tape is commonly used
to outline the joint to be sealed.
This reduces sealant smears,
which are often found
aesthetically unacceptable.
2. When masking is required, the
tape must be immediately
removed after the tooling has
taken place and before the
cure of the sealant begins.
D. Sealant Application
1. The structural silicone sealant
shall be installed as per
Tremcos specific job
installation recommendations.
All surfaces must be properly
cleaned and/or primed before
sealant application.
2. The surfaces to which the
silicone sealant adheres
should be designed smooth:
f ree of nibs, serration,
grooves and alike, so as not to
impede the flow or adhesion of
the silicone sealant to the
substrates on its entire surface
contact depth.
3. Compatible structural spacers
shall be installed to keep the
glass properly spaced as per
the approved drawings. Refer
to the approved structural
glazing detail for the
configuration of sealant and
the placement of spacer. Face
clearance created by the
structural spacer should be a
minimum of 6mm wide to
accommodate penetration of
the sealant to the full depth of
the cavity.
4. Prime surfaces as required by
Tremco, taking care to protect
the surfaces that do not
require primer. If primer is
installed accidentally on
surfaces other than the one
specified, it should be
removed immediately with the
help of a clean cloth
dampened with the
recommended cleaner.
5. When gunning the silicone
sealant into the cavity created
by the structural spacer
between the glass and the
metal, a back pressure should
be created such that the
silicone sealant swells up
behind the nozzle tip above
the sight line, ensuring full
depth penetration of the
sealant. Air pockets or voids
along the edges are not
acceptable and should be
reported to the job foreman for
immediate repairs.
6. All sealant beads must be
tooled immediately after
application, forcing the sealant
into contact with the sides of
the joint. It will assure a full
and continuous contact of the
sealant with both substrates
and reduce / eliminate the risk
of air entrapment within the
tensile bead. Avoid pulling
the sealant out of the joint by
frequent cleaning of the tooling
instrument. Dry tooling is the
recommended tooling method.
Do not tool with soap or
detergent solutions. Tooling
time for Spectrem 2 is equal to
the skin time value as
published in the data sheet.
7. All non-specified surfaces
having received silicone
sealant should be cleaned off
before it cures. This is best
accomplished with an MEK or
IPA soaked cloth. Failure to do
so as soon as possible can
lead to very costly removal
methods later on.
8. Follow TREMCOs
recommendations for curing
periods and transport time for
factory or field sealant
applications. These
recommendations can vary
from job-to-job.
9. Use structural silicone sealant,
which is within its stated shelf
life. Verify the batch number of
the silicone sealant for expiry
date upon its arrival. Store in a
dry environment at a
temperature between 15 -
27C.
NOTES:
All cleaners or primers to be used
on the structural glazing
application should be poured from
the main container into small
containers and poured from this
vessel on to the cleaning cloth to
prevent contamination of dirt into
the container. Should the cleaner
or primer become contaminated
with dirt, discard without
hesitation. Pour off only sufficient
cleaner or primer that will be used
at one time. Users of solvents or
primers should follow the
manufacturer safety
recommendations.
GUIDE FOR FIELD
ADHESION CHECK
During the course of the sealant
installation for this project, it is
good practice to verify its
adhesion to the substrate. Two
such methods are available.
A. The Tab Adhesion
Test Method
When construction design permits,
this method is performed at the
time of the installation of the
sealant. Choose a location on the
framing assembly that allows
accessibility and permits a tab
adhesion/ pull test to be applied at
the same time the unit glazed is
found. At the appropriate cure
period (generally 14 to 2l days for
Spectrem 2) a pull test on site
could be run to confirm surface
preparation and adhesion of the
sealant.
This adhesion/ pull test is
performed as follows:
1. The on-site tab sample is to
be applied as per TREMCOs
recommendation for this
specific project including
appropriate cleaners and
primers.
2. After the cure period, take a
razor blade and under-cut one
end of the tab, exposing a
flap that can be grasped with
fingers.
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3. Pull this flap at approximately
90 angle. Cohesive failure of a
tab is the desired result.
This method takes advantage of
not disturbing the original
structural sealant after its
installation and subsequent
repairing of the sealant.
B. The Hand Pull
Adhesion Test Method
The most popular method
employed to verify the on-site
adhesion on the installed
structural sealant. This test is
generally run after 14-21 days for
one-part silicone sealant such as
Spectrem 2. This hand pull test
procedure is performed as follows:
1. With a sharp knife, cut the
sealant horizontally from one
side of the joint to the other.
2. Make two vertical cuts
approximately 50mm long, at
the sides of the joint, meeting
the horizontal cut at the top of
these cuts.
3. Grasp the loose piece of
sealant firmly between the
fingers and pull down at a 90
angle or more, and try to pull
the uncut sealant out of the
joint.
4. If adhesion is proper, the
sealant should tear cohesively
within itself before releasing
from the substrate.
5. If sealant does not tear
cohesively, or if loss of
adhesion to either surface is
seen, contact your Tremco
Sales Representative.
6. Repair of Sealant in Adhesion
Test Area :
The adhesion test area may be
repaired by filling and tooling
the area with a recommended
sealant (assuming good
adhesion was obtained prior to
repair). Care should be taken
to assure that the new sealant
is in contact with the original,
and that the original sealant
surfaces are clean, so that a
good bond between the new
and old sealant wilI be
obtained. Check with
TREMCO for proper
techniques to repair areas.
TENSILE BEAD
SILICONE SEALANT
50mm
7. During the course of a project, it
is recommended that a field
adhesion check be performed
at a minimum rate of one per
every 50 lites glazed. Actual
job site test applications are
the best means for a glazier to
be certain that proper sealant
adhesion and subsequent
performance will result from
his work. This provides
assurance that the sealant and
established application
procedures are in compliance
with TREMCOs written
instructions.
Hand Pull Adhesion Test
90 MIN
PROCEDURES
10
GUIDE FOR
REGLAZING
The design professional, when
designing structural glazing
systems, should address glass
replacement needs and
accessibility.
Glass replacement must allow for
proper glass support, bite, edge
clearances and tensile bead
sealant dimensions. TREMCO
Technical Services must be
involved in this investigation and
subsequent replacement/ re-
glazing procedures. The re-glazing
procedures will incorporate
temporary retainers for holding the
glass in place while the
replacement sealant cures.
There are basically two types of
replacement failures:
1. Glass Failures
2. Sealant Failures
a. Adhesive
b. Cohesive
After a thorough inspection as to
cause of failure, and to the
satisfaction of all parties involved,
re-glazing should commence
immediately.
A. Glass Failures
For the replacement of glass due
to failures (i.e. broken glass, failed
I.G. unit), proceed as follows:
1. Remove existing glass by
cutting the tensile bead and
weather seals. The sealant
adhering to metal (tensile
bead) and glass (weather seal)
may be removed with a utility
knife or a razor blade. A small
portion of the sealant is to
remain adhered to the metal
(approximately 1.5mm).
2. Before setting new glass, wipe
the remaining tensile bead
with IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) or
MEK (Methyl-Ethyl Ketone).
Reinstall all compatible
spacers and setting blocks.
3. Set the glass and install
temporary retainers as
required. The opening is now
ready to be resealed.
4. Mask the joint, install the new
silicone sealant, tool then
remove the masking.
5. Allow the replacement sealant
to cure as per Tremcos
recommendations, then
remove retainers sealing the
retainer voids with the silicone
sealant.
NOTE: The replacement silicone
sealant shall be approved by
TREMCO prior to the beginning of
the work.
B. Sealant Failures
TREMCO shall be notified
regarding all sealant failures in any
structural glazing job. A thorough
review of the total glazing system
is required to determine the
reasons/causes for the failure.
Once TREMCO has investigated
the matter, it will be their
responsibility to establish specific
re-glazing procedures.
Some general questions to be
addressed prior to the repairs of
the job:
1. What cleaners/ primers are to
be used?
2. How long should the
replacement silicone cure
before removing the retainers?
3. Is there room for attachment of
the temporary retainers?
4. Is the replacement sealant bead
(tensile bead) adequate for load
requirements?
5. Are replacement spacers and
setting blocks compatible?
6. Is the replacement silicone the
same as original?
Resolving these and other
questions as they arise will lead to
successful replacement and
continued service.
ONE PART SILICONE
SEALANT - TREMCO
SPECTREM 2
QUALITY
ASSURANCE
PROGRAMME
Successful use of TREMCO
Spectrem 2 - one part silicone
sealant relies on proper record
keeping. When Spectrem 2 is
intended to be used for a 2 sided
structural glazing application, the
following is recommended:
1. All containers be stored below
27C.
2. All incoming batches/ lots be
immediately recorded and
initially tested within 30 days
after receipt of material per
attached methods.
3. All results must be recorded
and maintained in the
appropriate Log Book.
British Bank of Middle East, Dubai, U.A.E.
STRUCTURAL GLAZING PROCEDURES
11
Test #1 - Tack-Free
Time
1. Apply a bead of sealant 3mm-
6mm thick onto a sound
substrate. Strike off sealant to
ensure consistent thickness.
Immediately record the start
time in the Log Book.
2. Obtain a 25mm x 75mm piece
of low-density polyethylene
film 0.15 mm to 0.20 mm thick.
Install the polyethylene sheet
on the sealant and maintain
slight pressure with your finger
to ensure contact between the
two for about 5 seconds.
3. Withdraw the film
progressively at a 90 angle to
the surface. Repeat every 15
minutes until the sealant does
not stick to the polyethylene
film. Record the time at which
the sealant does not stick to
the film in the Log Book.
4. The difference in these times
will provide the tack-free time
of the sealant.
5. If tack-free time exceeds two
(2) hours, contact TREMCO
Technical Services. The tack-
free time value will vary
depending on the temperature
and humidity conditions
present during the cure of the
sealant.
Test #2 - Through Cure
Test
1. Apply a bead of sealant about
6mm thick onto a sound
substrate. Strike off the
sealant to ensure consistent
thickness. Immediately record
the start time in the Log Book.
2. Allow the sample to cure 24
hours and cut into the sealant
using a utility knife.
3. Measure the thickness of
sealant cured at this time.
Every 24 hours verify the
amount of cured sealant until
the sealant is cured through
and no uncured material is
visible at the center of the
bead.
4. Record total number of days of
cure in the Log Book. The
number of days required for
the cure of the sealant will vary
depending of the thickness of
the sealant and the local
temperature and humidity
conditions.
CUT INTO SEALANT SLAB WITH RAZOR
BLADE
MEASURE TIME REQUIRED FOR SEALANT
TO CURE ENTIRE THICKNESS
UTILITY KNIFE
SEALANT SLAB
75mm WIDE
X 150mm LONG
3-6mm THICK
SEALANT BEAD
APPROX
100 mm
POLYETHYLENE
FILM
(25-75mm LONG)
Tack-Free Time Test
6 - 12mm THICK
Through Cure Test
PROCEDURES
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ONE-COMPONENT QUALITY CHECK - LOG BOOK
Thickness
Sealant
Batch # Start
Time
End
Time
Tack-Free
Time (min)
24 Hour
Cure
Days Full
Cure
Operator
Signature
Test #2
Through Cure
Test #1
Tack-Free Time
Al Abbas Building, Dubai, U.A.E.
STRUCTURAL GLAZING PROCEDURES
13
TWO PART SILICONE
SEALANT - TREMCO
PROGLAZE II
QUALITY
ASSURANCE
PROGRAMME
Today, more than ever,
professional glazers are using
plural component sealant to
improve unitized production and
fabrication schemes. The use of
Proglaze II silicone sealant has
allowed many innovative
companies to produce a better
product at a more cost effective,
higher level of quality.
The equipment used in delivering
TREMCO Proglaze II has three
basic functions:
1. Dispensing the sealant
components (base and
catalyst) from their respective
containers, through the
metering system and mix
elements, via the gun to the
substrate.
2. Effective metering of the base
and catalyst components at
the specified ratio.
3. Thorough mixing of the base
and catalyst components to
assure proper cure and
performance characteristics of
the sealant per the
manufactures specifications.
It is important to know that the
pump is properly mixing and
dispensing both base and
curative. Also, verifying any
inconsistencies in the metal finish
which may adversely effect
adhesion is also important.
Tremco Engineering Services
recommend the following tests to
be conducted to verify product
performance.
1. At the beginning of each day
and/or every time the pump is
started prior to the installation
of the silicone sealant and
intermittently throughout the
days production:
a. a butterfly test
b. a snap time test
c. color check (cure through
to be done afterward)
d. an adhesion test on project
substrate (in-plant
adhesion-tab adhesion)
2. At the beginning, middle and
end of each Proglaze II kit:
a. flow rate of the equipment
b. a shore A test sample
All the test results should be
recorded in the Log Book, indicating
the date, time, and silicone batch
number and cross-referenced to
the unit produced and its location
on the building.
It is the ultimate responsibility for the
end-user to maintain proper record
keeping when using Proglaze II.
The equipment suppliers in addition
to TREMCO Engineering Services
are prepared to service this market.
Note:
- Proglaze II is strictly for in-
plant use.
- Proglaze II can be used in
either 2-sided or 4-sided
structural glazing projects.
- Proglaze II is pumped with the
assistance of the Pyles 8900
series system from Graco
Canada Inc. A copy of the start
up procedures is available
upon request.
- To ensure that the dispensing
system functions properly, on
ratio verification should be
performed to monitor the wear
and tear in the dispensing
equipment. The techniques
are enclosed for your
information and reference.
The Sheraton Beach Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E.
PROCEDURES
14
Test #1 - Butterfly Test
To ensure a proper mix of base
and curing agent, this test will be
performed at each start-up of the
dispensing equipment. The object
of the butterfly test is to verify a
homogeneous mix and detect the
presence of any streaking or
unmixed material. It should be
done just before a snap sample
is taken.
The Butterfly Test is to be
performed as follows:
A. After the pump has been
started, dispense 1.25 litres of
mixed base and curing agent
into a container to flush lines
(it should take 2-3 minutes to
do so). At the start, the
material will appear
predominantly white because
the lines have been base
purged at the previous shut
down.
B. On a sheet of paper, apply a
150mm to 200mm long line of
sealant from the gun nozzle.
C. After sealant is applied, fold
the paper in half. Apply ample
pressure to flatten out the
bead of sealant.
D. Open the paper towel and lay
it flat, visually inspect the
sealant.
E. The sealant must appear
uniformly mixed (the base is
white and the curative is black;
the mixed product is dark
charcoal grey). There should
be no white or grey streaks of
any kind in the sealant.
1. If there is no evidence of
streaking and the sealant
is a consistent dark color,
a thorough mix has been
achieved. Proceed with the
snap test.
2. DO NOT PROCEED with
further testing and sample
preparation if there is
evidence of streaking or an
inconsistent color exists.
This indicates a thorough
mix has not been
achieved. Instead,
dispense additional sealant
and repeat steps B
through E.
3. If there is still evidence of
streaking or an
inconsistent color exists,
some adjustments/repairs
should be done on the
dispensing equipment
(static mixer area) until we
achieve a thorough mix.
F. All test results. (negative or
positive) must be recorded
and dated in the Log Book.
The butterfly test can also be
performed with two pieces of clear
glass. After performing step A, apply
a bead of sealant onto one of the
glass pieces and press the second
glass piece on top of it. Visually
inspect mix of the sealant. The
sealant must appear uniformly
mixed and there should be no white
or grey streaks of any kind present
in the sealant.
The Butterfly Test cannot be
used by itself to confirm that the
material is perfectly mixed but
should be used in conjunction with
all the other tests herein mentioned
to ensure in-place performance of
the sealant.
3
Unfolded paper - not full mixed
sealant (streaks)
2
Fold in the
middle of the
bead
4
Unfolded paper - fully mixed sealant
STRUCTURAL GLAZING PROCEDURES
1
Bead of Sealant
Paper
BUTTERFLY TEST
PROCEDURE
15
Test #2 - Snap Time Test
Snap Time Test will be performed
after proper mix of base and
curing agent is achieved (refer to
Butterfly Test). This Snap Time Test
is performed to determine the cure
rate of the sealant once mixed and
is to performed as follows:
A. Dispense mixed sealant into a
container (3/4 full). A coffee
cup is suitable for this test.
Record time of sample
preparation.
B. Insert any clean stick well into
the sealant in the middle of the
container.
C. The Snap Time of the mixed
sealant is checked by slowly
lifting the stick straight up from
the container. Initially, the
sealant will form a continuous
string from the stick to the
surface of the sealant in the
cup. It should not break when
the stick is lifted approximately
100 - 150 mm above the
sealant surface.
D. Wait 20 minutes and repeat
step C every 5 minutes.
E. As the material approaches its
designed snap time, the
distance required for the
material to break, when lifting
the stick from the sealant
surface, will get smaller and
smaller.
F. Snap time is achieved when
lifting the stick from the
material and the sealant
breaks after 12 - 25 mm
distance from the surface of
the sealant in the container.
The snapped sealant will act
like a broken rubber band, i.e.
both ends will snap in opposite
directions.
G. Record snap time. The
designed snap time should be
between 30 to 40 minutes
when done at room
temperature and humidity
conditions at the time of
testing.
H. Date and time need to be
recorded on the cup, it could
be used for future Shore A
testing.
I. Care should be taken to avoid
further mixing or shearing of
the sealant during the snap
time testing; this will affect the
snap time result.
J. Snap time result may vary and
be affected by the local
temperature, humidity
conditions and the shelf life of
both base and catalyst. As an
example, testing at higher
temperatures reduces snap
time while testing at lower
temperature increases the
snap time.
Note:
After the mixed sealant has been
tooled in place, it should not be
disturbed once the sealant has
snapped; its adhesion to both
substrates may be affected.
If any major discrepancy in the
snap time value is noted, advise
TREMCO immediately.
SNAP TIME TEST PROCEDURE
1 Stick
Mixed
Sealant
2
Sealant
has not
snapped
100 - 150 mm
3
12 - 25 mm
Sealant has snapped
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STRUCTURAL GLAZING PROCEDURES
Test #3 - Colour Check
At the same time the butterfly test
and snap time are conducted, a
sample of cured sealant should be
compared with the material
currently being dispensed. Color
of a previously cured sample
(control sample) should match
that of the dispensed material. This
control sample is generally
produced at the commencement
of the project prior the installation
of the structural silicone sealant.
If the snap time is in specification
and the butterfly test shows no
streaking and the color check is
consistent with the control, then it
is confirmed that the material is
being dispensed, properly mixed,
and should be expected to meet
the performance specifications. At
this point, we can proceed with
the adhesion test.
Test #4 - Adhesion Test
The adhesion test is to be
performed at the start and end of
each production run or day. It will
confirm that the sealant does not
change from the beginning to the
end and that you will have
consistent results.
The adhesion test is to be
performed as follow:
A. Clean both finished metal and
glass substrates using the
recommended cleaning
procedures.
B. Apply a bead of the silicone
sealant to the substrates in
use, approximately 12mm wide
by 100mm long. Tool the
bead.
C. Allow the sealant to cure for 24
hours at room temperature tor
Proglaze II.
D. Upon completion of the cure,
undercut about 25mm of the
best bead at the substrate
interface with a razor blade
and pull this tab of sealant at
90 to the substrate.
E. Record the results of adhesion
in the project Log Book.
Note:
- If pull test results in adhesive
failure (sealant pulling away neatly
from the substrate, notify TREMCO
immediately for direction.
ADHESION TEST PROCEDURE
COHESIVE FAILURE WITHIN
SEALANT BEAD (RECOMMENDED)
ADHESIVE FAILURE
AT BOND LINE (NOT RECOMMENDED)
Sealant Bead
Cut Back to Substrate
then Pull
Glass or Metal
Sample
Pull Back
at 90
Sealant Bead
Glass or Metal
Sample
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Test #5 - Flow-rate
Check
This must be carried out on a
weekly basis to ensure the correct
quantity of sealant is produced from
the gun.
A. Weigh the paper cup.
B. Using this cup, run 30 seconds
of material from gun.
C. Weigh the cup containing the
material then subtract weight of
cup. Multiply this figure
by 2 and record.
D. If there is any variance, report to
Job Foreman.
FLOW RATE CHECK
Pump N ___________________
Date: ___________________
Location: ___________________
Test #6 - Shore-A Test
Samples
A Shore-A plug sample will be
prepared after a change in base
and/or catalyst.
A. Apply a bead sealant
approximately 38mm x 9mm to
any flat surface.
B. Date and time needs to be
recorded on each sample.
C. A Shore-A reading will be taken
after a 24-hour period.
D. Another Shore-A reading will be
taken after 7 days.
E. The section will be cut and
checked to make sure that a
complete cure is taking place.
Shore-A reading will be
recorded.
SHORE - A READING
Pump N ___________________
Project: ___________________
Pump Pressure
(psi)
Ratio Cylinder Pressure
(psi)
Date Time Base Catalyst Catalyst
Base
Date Time 24-hr Reading 7-Day Reading
Cross Sect
Reading
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STRUCTURAL GLAZING PROCEDURES
TWO COMPONENT QUALITY CHECK LOG BOOK
TREMCO STRUCTURAL SILICONE GLAZING
PRODUCT: PROJECT:
Additional Comments:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Colour Snap Adhesion Location & Vision Lite Spandrel Oper.
Date Time Butterfly Check Time Test Unit Nos Production Productions Inits. Comments
On Elev. Dwg
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ON RATIO
VERIFICATION
TECHNIQUES
Dispensing of Proglaze II, or any
plural component product, at a
correct, recommended ratio as
specified by the sealant
manufacturer is critical not only to
the initial cure of the sealant but
also its long-term performance
characteristics.
Recognizing the critical nature of
this requirement, plural
component equipment
manufacturers have striven to
engineer equipment such that a
network of system checks provide
indication of malfunction or the
need for maintenance. In addition,
the sealant manufacturers have
further reviewed these systems to
provide other methods of
analytical verification of optimum
equipment performance in order to
ensure that the product dispensed
is within recommended ratio
levels.
This report attempts to describe
the most commonly used methods
of in-plant ratio verification for
plural component sealant systems.
For specific equipment diagnosis
and service, refer to the
manufacturer manual.
The most commonly used system
for dispensing of Proglaze II is a
system manufactured by Graco
(Pyles 8900 Series).
Pyles manufacture fixed ratio
type metering systems.
Essentially, this means that the
system does not allow for in-line
ratio adjustments. The systems
employ two hollow cylinders ( one
each for the base and catalyst)
which are honed out to the
respective base and catalyst
volumetric ratios. In operation, the
sleeves are filled and emptied
simultaneously via opposing sides
of the cup seals or piston
assembly. Volumetric ratio
changes are accomplished by
replacing the catalyst sleeve with
one of a smaller inside diameter
which will deliver less catalyst, or
a larger inside diameter sleeve
which will deliver more catalyst to
the system. In the fixed ratio
system, the base component is
constant.
Volumetric and/or weight ratios are
normally specified by the sealant
manufacturer. In most cases, the
sealant manufacturer has an
established relationship with the
equipment supplier who, in turn,
has developed sealant specific
pump systems which ensure
proper sealant dispensing,
metering and mixing given the
unique characteristics of that
sealant. Variables which may
effect pump specification include
sealant component viscosity, flow
characteristics, volumetric ratio
and mixing ease. When ordering
equipment for a specific plural
component sealant or when
switching from one sealant
supplier to another, it is critical
that the user work closely with the
equipment manufacturer and
sealant supplier to ensure that
proper equipment configuration
exists.
RECOMMENDED
METHODS OF
CONFIRMING
ON-RATIO DISENSING
OF TREMCO
PROGLAZE II
1. The use of snap time
testing
This method may not be reliable
as sealant snap times are
temperature and humidity variable.
Unless the sealant was mixed and
dispensed in a 77F/50% RH
environment, the snap time will
vary from the value stated on the
data sheet. This method should
not be used as a prime indicator
of sealant mix ratio evaluation but
should be used in conjunction with
all the other methods covered so far.
2. Ratio checks by
using the component
delivery lines
The component feed lines are
disconnected from the mixing/
dispensing gun. Using two pre-
weighed containers, base and
catalyst components are
dispensed into respective
containers for an equal period of
time. For fixed ratio systems such
as Pyles 8900 series dispensing
system, we recommend that the
interval of time be equal to the
travel time of a single meter
changeover. A sample should be
taken in each direction of travel (left
to right and right to left), that way
the integrity of the meter system
can be thoroughly confirmed.
Additionally, a sample should be
taken which includes one
downstroke, one upstroke and two
changeovers. After dispensing, the
respective components are
individually weighed and the initial
container weight subtracted. Divide
the base component weight by the
catalyst component weight to
calculate the weight ratio.
Example: For Proglaze II, a
volumetric ratio of 11.17:1 is
equivalent to an 10.68:1 weight
ratio. A base sample weight 42.8
grams divided by a catalyst
component weight of 4 grams
calculates out to an 10.7 weight
ratio. This is acceptable and well
within experimental error. Variances
approaching or in excess of 10%
may indicate the need for
equipment maintenance or
improper test procedures.
Repeat the test process and
recalculate values. Note that
similar discrepancies in either
meter direction values or stroke
direction values indicate poor
performance of the system. This
would confirm the need for
corrective maintenance
procedures. Contact the
equipment supplier for proper
recommendations.
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20
STRUCTURAL GLAZING PROCEDURES
3. The use of mixing
equipment pressure
gauges as indicators
of proper equipment
performance
Plural component mixing
equipment pressure gauges are
excellent indicators of proper
equipment performance. On fixed
ratio systems, the base meter
pressures should always read
greater than those of the catalyst
by approximately 300-500 psi.
Variances between the paired
gauges (base meter and catalyst
meter) should be minimal; 100-
300 psi. Variances in excess of
300 psi would indicate either a
system blockage or wear of internal
meter parts. Both result in
continuous or intermittent ratio
imbalance. If abnormal or
fluctuating pressures are noted,
contact the equipment
manufacturer for service
recommendations.
4. The material
displacement
calculation
It is the easiest method of on-ratio
verification. This method requires
no equipment disassembly, no
weight measurements or clean up.
Through the measurement of
follower plate travel on the base
and catalyst components, we
calculate the volume of material
used. This method is as follows:
Inside diameter of catalyst pail
= 11.25" divided by 2= 5.625
Inside diameter of base drum
= 22.50" divided by 2 = 11.25"
Area of a circle calculation
= 3 .1416 x radius
Area of catalyst pail
= 3.1416 x 5.625" = 99.40in
Area of base drum
= 3.1416 x 11.25" = 397.60in
The previous values represent
calculation constants to be used in
the ratio evaluation.
Assume the following values for the
follower plate travel in this example
(note that source of travel
measurements are indicated on the
attached sheet.)
Base: 5.625 (59/16")
Catalyst: 1.875 (17/8")
STRUCTURAL GLAZING PROJECT INITIATION FORM
P PP PPROJECT ROJECT ROJECT ROJECT ROJECT T TT TTI TLE I TLE I TLE I TLE I TLE: :: :: __________________________________________________________________________
P PP PPROJECT ROJECT ROJECT ROJECT ROJECT S SS SSIZE IZE IZE IZE IZE: :: :: _________________________________________________________________________
P PP PPROJECT ROJECT ROJECT ROJECT ROJECT L LL LLOCA OCA OCA OCA OCATION TION TION TION TION: :: :: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
A AA AARCHITECT RCHITECT RCHITECT RCHITECT RCHITECT: :: :: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
C CC CCONSUL ONSUL ONSUL ONSUL ONSULT TT TTANT ANT ANT ANT ANT: :: :: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
F FF FFABRICA ABRICA ABRICA ABRICA ABRICATOR TOR TOR TOR TOR: :: :: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
G GG GGLAZING LAZING LAZING LAZING LAZING SUB SUB SUB SUB SUBCONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR: :: :: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
C CC CCA AA AAULKING ULKING ULKING ULKING ULKING SUB SUB SUB SUB SUBCONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR: :: :: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
G GG GGLAZING LAZING LAZING LAZING LAZING ST ST ST ST START ART ART ART ART D DD DDA AA AATE TE TE TE TE: :: :: _________________________________________________________________________
G GG GGLAZING LAZING LAZING LAZING LAZING COMPLETION COMPLETION COMPLETION COMPLETION COMPLETION D DD DDA AA AATE TE TE TE TE: :: :: _________________________________________________________________________
Given this information, base
material displacement equals 397.6
in times 5.625 in which is 2211.65
cubic inches. Catalyst material
displacement is 99.4 in times 1.875
inch which equals 186.375 cubic
inches. Now, to calculate ratio,
divide the base volume
displacement by the catalyst
volume displacement:
2211.65 divided by 186.375
equals 11.98:1
This would indicate acceptable
ratio dispensing on a product type
basis. Note that this purging has
an effect on the final value of the
equation, but minimal purging
over a significant production run
will usually provide a satisfactory
indication of proper equipment
performance and sealant ratio.
In any case, when a question of
equipment or sealant performance
arises, it is recommended that the
user consult with either or both
parties such that proper
determination of the problem is
made and implementation of an
effective solution is established.
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STRUCTURAL GLAZING CALCULATIONS
SILICONE CONTACT
DEPTH
(TENSILE BEAD)
kg/m: SCD =
Short Span (m) x Windload (kg/m)

28
N/m: SCD =
Short Span (m) x Windload (N/m)

276
KPa: SCD =
Short Span (m) x Windload (KPa)

0.276
PSF: SCD =
Short Span (ft) x Windload (PSF)

480
Structural IG Secondary
Seal:
SCD 2 + 3mm (4 sided)
SCD 2 (2 sided)
Minimum SCD = 6mm
Different Glass
Thickness:
SCD (2 sided)
SCD + 3mm (4 sided)
Minimum SCD = 6mm
CALCULATIONS
Current industry practice
determines the Surface Contact
Depth (SCD) of the structural
silicone sealant beads by means of
trapezoidal load distribution. The
SCD is given by the equation:
SPACER
STRUCTURAL
SEALANT
SCD
FACE
CLEARANCE
(THICKNESS)
SCD = 1/2 x W x X
W = design negative windload
(psi)
X = greatest short dimension of lite
for each design windload (ft)
S = mazimum stress allowed to
act on the structural sealant at
design windload
(the industry standard for S is 20
psi)
therefore:
SCD = 1/2 x
SCD =
W x X
12 x S
W x X
12 x 20
W x X
480
TRIANGLES
A
a
b
Side A =2.5 metres
Angle a =60
Angle b =30
Windload =150 kg/m
therefore:
150 x 2.5 1
28 1 1
+
Tan(60/2) Tan(60/2)
SCD = 13.4 x
SCD = 13.4 x
SCD = 2.455 (Minimum of 6mm)
SCD = x
1
1 1
+
0.577 0.268
1
5.46
SCD =
Windload (kg/m) x Hypoteneuse side (metres)
28
X
1
1 1
+
Tan (a/2) Tan (b/2)
CALCULATIONS
22
IRREGULAR
QUADRILATERALS
(Same as triangles)
NB: NB: NB: NB: NB: The side used should be the
largest quadrilateral side (where
both angles are below 90).
STRUCTURAL GLAZING CALCULATIONS
REGULAR
QUADRILATERALS
(Same as rectagles)
(minimum of 6mm)
SCD =
Short Span of Largest Lite (m) x Windload (kg/m)
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(minimum of 6mm)
Akariyah III Centre, Olaya, Riyadh
Q I M C Head Office, West Bay, Doha, Qatar
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APPENDIX A
CONVERSION TABLE
- WIND PRESSURE AND SPEED
Pa
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2400
2600
2800
3000
PRESSURE SPEED WATER GAUGE
lb f/ft
1.04
2.09
3.13
4.18
5.22
6.27
7.31
8.35
9.40
10.44
11.49
12.53
13.58
14.62
15.66
16.71
17.75
18.80
19.84
20.89
25.06
29.24
33.42
37.59
41.77
45.95
50.12
54.30
58.48
62.86
m/s
9.0
12.7
15.5
18.0
20.1
22.0
23.8
25.4
27.0
28.5
29.8
31.1
32.5
33.6
34.8
36.0
37.1
38.2
39.2
40.2
44.1
47.7
50.9
54.0
58.9
59.7
62.3
64.8
67.4
69.8
km/h
32.5
46.0
56.3
65.0
72.7
79.7
85.9
91.9
97.5
102.8
107.8
112.6
117.2
121.7
125.9
130.0
134.1
137.9
141.8
145.3
159.2
172.0
183.9
195.1
205.5
215.7
225.1
234.3
243.2
251.7
mile/h
20.2
28.6
35.0
40.4
45.2
49.5
53.4
57.1
60.6
63.9
67.0
70.0
72.8
75.6
78.2
80.8
83.3
85.7
88.0
90.3
98.9
106.9
114.3
121.2
127.7
134.0
139.9
145.6
151.1
156.4
mm H
2
O
5.1
10.2
15.3
20.4
25.5
30.6
35.7
40.8
45.9
51.0
56.1
61.2
66.3
71.4
76.5
81.6
88.7
91.8
96.9
102.0
122.4
142.8
163.2
183.6
204.1
224.5
244.9
265.3
285.7
306.1
in H
2
O
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.4
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
4.8
5.6
6.4
7.2
8.0
8.8
9.6
10.4
11.2
12.0
NOTE: The above conversions are based on the aerodynamic relationship:
Pressure = (velocity) x (a constant)
eg. P(mm.wg) = (V m/s) x 0.063 or P(lbf/ft) = (V mile/h) x 0.00258
CALCULATIONS
24
APPENDIX B
25
PROJECT
REFERENCES
26
BRITISH BANK OF MIDDLE EAST
- MAIN BRANCH, DUBAI, U.A.E.
OWNER
British Bank of Middle East
ARCHITECT
John Harris Partnership
DATE OF COMPLETION
October 1993
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral
cure silicone sealant.
SST 800 Tape
For compression glazing of
vision lites or panels.
CLIENT
Sheik Abdul Mohsen Al Rosais
ARCHITECT
Khatib & Alami
DATE OF COMPLETION
March 1997
OLAYA COMMERCIAL CENTRE
- OLAYA, DUBAI, U.A.E.
CURTAIN WALL CON-
TRACTOR
National Aluminium Factory Co.
(NAFCO)
GLAZING CONTRACTOR
Saudi American Glass Factory
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance
multi-component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral cure
silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
EPDM Setting Blocks
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
4-sided SSG including double
glazing.
27
NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI
- DUBAI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
National Bank of Dubai
ARCHITECT
Norr Partnership
DATE OF COMPLETION
October 1997
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Alico Ltd.
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Gaskets
Silicone comatible high
performance EPDM gaskets,
spacers and setting blocks.
Fyresil Sealants
Firestopping products.
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
4-sided structural glazing in the
form of Arab Dhow sail.
DUBAI CREEK TOWER - DUBAI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
HRH Sheikh Mohammed Bin
Rashid Al Maktoum (Crown
Prince of Dubai)
ARCHITECT
Khatib & Alami
DATE OF COMPLETION
February 1996
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance
multi-component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral cure
silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
Dymeric
High performance
multi-component
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Pyroblanket
A flexible ceramic fibre blanket
for the fire protection of steel.
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Mono 555
Acrylic terpolymer sealant.
EPDM Setting Blocks
JS 780
Primary sealant for dual seal IG
systems.
JS 562
Silicone sealant for IG
manufacture.
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
2 & 4-sided structural glazing
using Proglaze II & Spectrem 2.
Spectrem 2 colour matched to
cladding panel joints. 16,000 m
IG using JS 562/JS 780 including
12,000 m structural glazing.
28
SHEIKHA MARIAM TOWER
- ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
Sheikha Mariam bint Hamdan al
Nayhan
ARCHITECT
Khatib and Alami
DATE OF COMPLETION
July 1996
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
White Aluminium using Texas
Wall Systems - 2750 Series
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Proglaze II
High performance multi-
component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral cure
silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
JS 562
Silicone sealant for IG
manufacture.
Setting Blocks and EPDM
Gaskets
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
2-sided structural glazing, factory
bonded using Proglaze II and
SGT 920 Tape.
E.S.C.W.A. BUILDING - BEIRUT, LEBANON
CLIENT
Solidere
ARCHITECT
SH Pierre El-Khouri
DATE OF COMPLETION
November 1997
MAIN CONTRACTOR
A.C.C.
CURTAIN WALL CONTRAC-
TOR
Alumco
DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS
By Zamil Glass Industries
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Dymeric
High performance multi-
component polyurethane
expansion joint sealant.
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
THC 900
High performance trafficable
expansion joint sealant.
Proglaze II
High performance multi-
component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral cure
silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
EPDM Gaskets and SCR Setting
Blocks
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
4-sided structural glazing.
PROJECT
REFERENCES
29
AL ATTAR TOWER - SH ZAYED ROAD
DUBAI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
Al Attar Real Estate
ARCHITECT
Al Turath Engineering
DATE OF COMPLETION
December 1997
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Proglaze II
High performance multi-
component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral cure
silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
JS 562
Silicone sealant for IG
manufacture.
JS 780
Primary sealant for dual seal IG
systems.
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
2 and 4-sided structural glazing
using Proglaze II and Spectrem 2
structural silicone sealants.
AL ABBAS BUILDING - DUBAI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
Al Abbas Trading
ARCHITECT
Holford Associates
DATE OF COMPLETION
October 1997
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Thomas Bennett Gulf
TREMCO PRODUCT USED
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
2-sided structural glazing.
30
BANIYAS TOWER
- NASSER SQUARE, DEIRA, DUBAI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
HRH Sheikh Mohammed Bin
Rashid Al Maktoum (Crown
Prince of Dubai)
ARCHITECT
Khatib and Alami
DATE OF COMPLETION
February 1998
CURTAIN WALL CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Dymeric
High performance
multi-component
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Proglaze II
High performance
multi-component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral cure
silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
Mono
One part acrylic terpolymer
sealant.
Pyroblanket
A flexible ceramic fibre blanket
for the fire protection of steel.
EPDM Setting Blocks
SPECIAL PROJECT FEATURES
2 and 4-sided structural glazing
using Spectrem 2 and Proglaze II
structural silicones.
AL ALI TOWER - SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD
DUBAI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
Major General Abdul Rahim Al Ali
ARCHITECT
Khatib and Alami
DATE OF COMPLETION
March 1998
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Thomas Bennett Gulf
TREMCO PRODUCT USED
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Proglaze II
High performance multi-
component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
JS 780
Primary sealant for dual seal IG
systems.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
4-sided structural glazing plus
structural silicone bonding of
aluminium cladding panels.
PROJECT
REFERENCES
31
AKARIYAH III CENTRE - OLAYA, RIYADH
CLIENT
Saudi Real Estate Co.
ARCHITECT
Sreco
GLAZING CONTRACTOR
Saudi American Glass
TREMCO PRODUCT USED
Proglaze II
High performance multi-
component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
EPDM Gaskets and Setting
Blocks
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
4-sided SSG including double
glazing.
DATE OF COMPLETION
November 1994
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Nalfab Co.
MEDIUM RISE OFFICE LEASE BUILDING
- JEBEL ALI, DUBAI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
DATE OF COMPLETION
September 1998
CONSULTANT
Norr Group
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance, multi-
component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
JS 780
Primary seal for dual seal IG
systems.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
Polyshim Tape
High performance shimmed
tape.
Dymonic
One component, low
modulus expansion joint
sealant.
Pyroblanket
A flexible, ceramic fibre
blanket for the fire
protection of construction
joints and perimeter seals.
SPECIAL PROJECT FEA-
TURES
2-sided structural glazing
(double glazed) using Spectrem
2 silicone site applied, includes
sloped SSG.
32
AL SALAM TOWER
- WEST BAY, DOHA, QATAR
CLIENT
Salam Holdings
ARCHITECT
Domenico Negri
DATE OF COMPLETION
June 1997
CONSULTANT
Rice Perry Ellis
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Alu Nasa W.L.L.
GLAZING CONTRACTOR
Saudi American Glass
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance,
multi-component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
EPDM Setting Blocks
EPDM Gaskets
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
2-sided SSG, including double
glazing.
VOLVO BUILDING - GIZA, EGYPT
CLIENT
E.F.G - Hermes
DATE OF COMPLETION
June 1997
MAIN CONTRACTOR/
DEVELOPER
Arabian International Co.
FABRICATOR
Amreya Metal Co.
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
2-sided structural glazing.
PROJECT
REFERENCES
33
AL ATTAR TOWER II
- SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD, DUBAI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
Mr Khaled Abdul Rahim, Al Attar
ARCHITECT
Adnan Saffarini
DATE OF COMPLETION
November 1998
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
JS 562
Silicone sealant for IG
manufacture.
JS 780
Primary sealant for dual seal IG
systems.
EPDM Settting Blocks
Sealant Backer Rod
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
2-sided structural glazing
completed with Spectrem 2 and
SGT 920 Tape. IG manufactured
with JS 562 and JS 780.
EMIRATES TOWERS HOTEL
- SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD, DUBAI, U.A.E.
CLIENT
HRH General Sheikh Mohammed
Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Crown
Prince of Dubai)
ARCHITECT
Norr Group Consultants
DATE OF COMPLETION
April 2000
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Besix - Ssangyong JV
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance,
multi-component structural
silicone.
Tremsil 500
A one part neutral curing low
modulus silicone sealant.
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
Dymeric
High performance
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
Gaskets
High performance EPDM and
Silicone extrusions
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
2-sided structural glazing -
unitised system.
34
PROJECT
REFERENCES
BURJ AL ARAB - JUMEIRA, DUBAI, U.A.E.
BOORJ 2000
- GOVERNMENT SQUARE, SHARJAH, U.A.E.
CLIENT
HRH General Sheikh Mohammed
Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Crown
Prince of Dubai)
ARCHITECT
W S Atkins & Partners (Overseas)
DATE OF COMPLETION
September 1999
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance, multi-
component structural
silicone.
Tremsil 500
A one part neutral curing low
modulus silicone sealant.
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
Dymeric
High performance
polyurethane
expansion joint sealant.
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
Tremstop
Firestopping products.
Gaskets
High performance EPDM &
Silicone extrusions
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
4-sided structural glazing for sun
deck glazing, planar assembly
and main entrance.
CLIENT
H H Sheikh Quasimi
ARCHITECT/CONSULTANT
Eng Adnan Saffarini
DATE OF COMPLETION
April 2000
MAIN CONTRACTOR
ICTC
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance
multi-component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral cure
silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
4-sided structural glazing.
OTHER INFORMATION
Dymeric used on staircases.
Fyresil smoke seals.
35
AL HAWAII TOWER
- SHAIKH ZAYED ROAD, DUBAI, U.A.E.
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- SHEIKH RASHID TERMINAL, DUBAI, U.A.E.
ARCHITECT/CONSULTANT
Eng Adnan Saffarini
DATE OF COMPLETION
November 2000
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Al Hudaiba
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance
multi-component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral
cure silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
Dymonic
One component low modulus
polyurethane expansion joint
sealant.
Tremsil 500
Low modulus neutral cure
silicone sealant.
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
4-sided structural glazing.
CLIENT
Dubai Civil Aviation
ARCHITECT/CONSULTANT
Bochtel International
DATE OF COMPLETION
May 2000
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Al Habtoor-Murray Roberts (JV)
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Spectrem 1
High performance ultra low
modulus silicone joint sealant.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral
cure silicone sealant.
SGT 920 Tape
High density urethane foam
tape spacer for structural
glazing.
Tremsil 500
Low modulus neutral cure
silicone sealant.
EPDM Gaskets
Linear and frame gaskets for
architectural glazing systems.
SPECIAL PROJECT
FEATURES
Over 130 kms of sealant joints.
OTHER INFORMATION
Tretoshield 218 used for
waterproofing of marble and
granite panels. Dymeric and
THC 900 used for floor joints.
Fyresil smoke seals.
36
PROJECT
REFERENCES
ARCO CENTRE - LONG BEACH, CA, U.S.A.
SANOMA BUILDING - HELSINKI, FINLAND
ARCHITECT
The Luckman Partnership
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Olson Glass Company, Inc.
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze
High performance structural
silicone.
Gaskets
High performance EPDM &
Silicone extrusions
ARCHITECT
SARC Oy
DATE OF COMPLETION
1999
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Mika Selinko, Hmeen Lasitoini Oy
and Tony Kelo, Kelo Marketing
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance
multi-component structural
silicone.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral cure
silicone sealant.
SST 800 Tape
For compression glazing of
vision lites or panels
37
BLECKMANN TRANSPORT OFFICE
- OLDENZAAL, THE NETHERLANDS
GEMEENTE HUIS - ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN,
THE NETHERLANDS
ARCHITECT
Erick van Egeraat Architecten
COMPLETION DATE
2002
MAIN CONTRACTOR
HBG Utiliteitsbouw B.V. Regio West
& Octatube Space Constructions
Delft
APPLICATOR
ReneCo B.V., Nieuwerkerk aan
den IJssel
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Swiggle Strip DS
High performance, warm edge
IG sealant system for dual seal
IG units.
Spectrem 2
High performance neutral cure
silicone sealant.
EPDM Gaskets
CLIENT
Bleckmann Transport Oldenzaal
COMPLETION DATE
1999
ARCHITECT
Architectenbureau De Boer / De Wit
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Te Pas Bouw B.V. te Enschede
APPLICATOR
Te Pas Bouw B.V. te Enschede
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance
multi-component structural
silicone.
Proglaze VEC 90
High performance silicone
sealant.
38
PROJECT
REFERENCES
FORMOSA BUILDING - TAIWAN, R.O.C.
LA PYRAMID DU LOUVRE - PARIS, FRANCE
ARCHITECT
C.J. Chen Architects
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Yeong Yuh Metal Enterprise Co.,
Ltd.
TREMCO PRODUCT USED
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant.
ARCHITECT
Ieoh Ming Pei
CONTRACTOR
CFEM
TREMCO PRODUCT USED
Proglaze
High performance silicone
sealant.
39
CITYBANK PLAZA - HONG KONG
TOUR PRISMA - PARIS, FRANCE
ARCHITECT
Rocco Design Partners Architects
and Engineers, Hong Kong
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
Sung Foo Kee, Limited
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance, two
component structural silicone
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure silicone sealant
CLIENT
SARI
ARCHITECT
WILLERVAL
SITE CONTROLLER
SOCOTEC
CONTRACTOR
HARMON-CFEM
TREMCO PRODUCT USED
Proglaze II
High performance multi-
component strucural silicone.
40
PROJECT
REFERENCES
21ST CENTURY TOWER - DUBAI, U.A.E.
DURAH CENTRE
- CORNICHE, SHARJAH, U.A.E
CLIENT
Abdullah Al Rostamani
ARCHITECT
WS Atkins and Partners Overseas
DATE OF COMPLETION
September 2003
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Arabtec - Al Rostamani / Pegel (JV)
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance,
multi-component structural
silicone.
Tremsil 500
Neutral curing low modulus
silicone sealant.
SGT 9200 Tape
Closed cell, high density, PVC
foam structural glazing tape.
PL 400
One part, multi-purpose gap
filling adhesive.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Unitised curtain wall with 2 &
4-sided SSG.
OTHER INFORMATION
10,000m of Tremproof 60 for
internal waterproofing was applied
by Western International.
ARCHITECT /
CONSULTANT
Ajyed Engineering
DATE OF COMPLETION
July 2003
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Al Mawarid General Contracting
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance,
multi-component structural
silicone.
Tremsil 500
Neutral curing low modulus
silicone sealant.
SGT 9200 Tape
Closed cell, high density, PVC
foam structural glazing tape.
Dymonic NT
One part low modulus
elastomeric polyurethane
sealant.
Spectrem 2
High performance, neutral
cure structural silicone sealant.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Unitised curtain wall with 2 &
4-sided SSG.
OTHER INFORMATION
The curtain wall featured curved IG
units.
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AL GURG - DEIRA, DUBAI, U.A.E.
CRYSTAL PLAZA
- CORNICHE, SHARJAH, U.A.E.
CLIENT
Essa Al Gurg
ARCHITECT
Norr Group Consultants
DATE OF COMPLETION
July 2002
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Khansaheb
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance,
multi-component structural
silicone.
Tremsil 500
Neutral curing low modulus
silicone sealant.
SGT 9200 Tape
Closed cell, high density, PVC
foam structural glazing tape.
Dymonic NT
One part low modulus
elastomeric polyurethane
sealant.
SPECIAL FEATURES
2-sided SSG.
CLIENT
Dubai Islamic Bank
ARCHITECT
Eng. Adnan Saffarini
DATE OF COMPLETION
August 2003
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Trans Emirates Engineering
CURTAIN WALL
CONTRACTOR
Al Abbar Aluminium
TREMCO PRODUCTS USED
Proglaze II
High performance,
multi-component structural
silicone.
Tremsil 500
Neutral curing low modulus
silicone sealant.
SGT 9200 Tape
Closed cell, high density, PVC
foam structural glazing tape.
Dymonic NT
One part low modulus
elastomeric polyurethane
sealant.
PL 400
One part, multi-purpose gap
filling adhesive.
SPECIAL FEATURES
2-sided SSG.
OTHER INFORMATION
8,000 m of Vulkem Car Park
Deck Coating System was
applied by Al Nafea Schomburg.
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