SIKA FACADE & FENESTRATION
GLASS BONDING IS OUR PASSION

To strike the ideal balance between aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency, architects are increasingly turning to glass for curtain wall construction. Glass can also be combined with other materials such as natural stone, metals or plastic coated metals, giving planners a wide scope for creativity.

But an immaculate optical appearance isn’t the only crucial factor. Facades and windows must provide long-term durable systems. These specifications call for high-tech silicone sealants, which are tailored to meet highly specific demands and guarantee peak performance in every respect. With this application in mind, Sika supplies a wide range of tried-and-tested, innovative facade products for every demand.

However, we from Sika® do not only master silicones, but have a wide range of products in the pocket to serve every project and application with the best suitable solution. 

Please be invited to wander through our product portfolio and many breathtaking references we are so passionate about. 

STRUCTURAL GLAZING
LEADS TO IMPRESSIVE ARCHITECTURE

A structural glazed facade is impressive first and foremost because of its monolithic frameless appearance. All four sides of the large-format pane element are bonded to an adapter profile with Sikasil® SG silicone adhesive sealants and have no visible frame. These prefabricated glass modules are subsequently attached to the support structure so that the facade gives the appearance of a flat glass surface. The dynamic loads are transmitted through the silicone adhesive.

Sika® offers a matching collection of silicone products all around a structural glazed facade. 

BENEFITS

▮  Attractive appearance without visible frames.
▮  Thanks to its high elasticity, the silicone sealant can transmit the loads at all four sides more efficiently and uniformly.
▮  Temperature distribution in the glass is ideal, since there are no cap profiles, which would act as shades. This reduces the risk of glass breakage caused by thermal stresses.
▮  The facade is more energy-efficient as there are no external metal parts and all joints are sealed.
▮  Greater self-cleaning from level glass.

WATERPROOFING AND

VAPOR CONTROL FOR PLEASANT CLIMATE BEHIND 

THE CURTAIN WALL

Durable building constructions need professional water proofing. Especially the joints between different components are highly demanding on the building designer.  Accumulated condensation within the wall construction must be transferred outward, while the outer face must withstand rain and wind.

The SikaMembran® system is a vapor control system comprising of various EPDM sheet membranes. They provide a secure and durable vapor barrier and waterproof seal at junctions between building elements. SikaMembran® system is used for curtain walls, ventilated facades and window installations. 

BENEFITS

▮  Made of special EPDM. 
▮  Suitable for all climatic conditions.
▮  Very resistant to high wind loads (up to 10 kPa).
▮  Fast installation due to the high flexibility and thickness of only 0.6 and 0.5 mm. 

GLASS BALUSTRADES 
GLASS EMBEDDING FOR TOTAL 
TRANSPARENCY

Modern architecture is glass architecture. Light-flooded spaces and transparency in buildings as well as outside are the mirror of our present society, which is becoming more and more transparent through digitalization. This transparency is not to be interrupted by the balconies. This is why glass balconies are have become an architectural trend. When it comes to connecting glass to the frame, Sika always has a suitable and economical solution. 

BENEFITS

▮  Compatible and durable solution especially for laminated safety glass.
▮  No water accumulation in the channel.
▮  Stress-free embedding of glass.
▮  Use of standard channel.
▮  Minimal planning and preparation work required.

FLAWLESS BEAUTY 
WITH RAINSCREEN CLADDING
SikaTack® Panel SYSTEM

Good architecture is the key element for an aesthetically beautiful building that also includes modern living comfort, demand on energy saving and finally a sustainable investment. The façade should be the defining element of a well designed building. Ventilated facades offer all of the above requirements. And with SikaTack® Panel System it comes to the perfection. 

With the SikaTack® Panel System unsightly screws or rivets for fixing the opaque panels are no longer necessary. The panel can fully develop its original beauty. SikaTack Panel System has up to 40% less cost in comparison to hidden mechanical fixation.

BENEFITS

▮  Aesthetically pleasing – no screws or rivets are visible
▮  Elastic bonding – uniform tension over the whole panel and therefore no deflection of panels
▮  Adhesive layer prevents galvanic corrosion
▮  Increased thermal performance on exterior wall
▮  Approval by German Building Authority DIBT, British BBA and ASTM
▮  Over 20 years experience and global references

GLASS BONDING FOR WINDOWS THE ROBOTS

TAKE OVER

The use of glass as a reinforcing element in window construction using the latest bonding techniques is based on our 30 years’ experience in the vehicle and facade markets. 

Besides several technical advantages for the final window by using Sika adhesives, the bonding technic improves the overall production process and therefore has a significant impact on the production cost. This is achieved by using robots for the glazing job. Short cycle time for the glass assembly – less than 60 seconds - and constant quality are the paybacks for the minor investments in robots. 

Our experience is proven by several million successfully bonded windows.

BENEFITS

▮  Improvement of thermal insulation up to 20 %
▮  Up to 30 % more light
▮  Increase of approved wind load up to 10 %
▮  Reduction of production costs up to 10 %
▮  Reduction of service costs up to 90 %

CONTACT US

Sika Services AG
FFI Competence Center
Tueffenwies 16
CH-8048 Zuerich

Phone  +41 58 436 4040 

Email  it-ses-admin@it.sika.com