Dow Corning and Silicone Sealants Help Global Architectural Projects Reach Unprecedented Heights
MIDLAND, Mich.: Around the globe a race is on to shape city skylines with ever-taller and more grandiose buildings. Today, at least 36 occupied buildings tower more than 1,000 feet, a height generally considered "super-tall," and dozens more are under construction or being planned. Some of the most iconic super-tall buildings are testaments not only to the architects and engineers that design and build them, but also to the versatile silicone sealants used in their construction.
"Architects often specify silicone sealants for their projects because they accommodate the integration of a wide range of materials into their designs and allow for greater overall design flexibility," said Ricky Neoh, Global Building Projects Major Market Leader, Dow Corning Corporation.
Silicone sealants perform well under the stress of UV radiation, extreme heat and cold, and acid rain, as well as natural disasters or even security threats
Dow Corning construction experts work with architects and engineers from the early planning phase through the completion of the building to select products tailored for the type of building and its environment. Dow Corning's technical support for major building projects includes the ability to test aspects of the engineering and design, such as how the building will stand up to extreme conditions such as gale force winds or drastic temperature fluctuations.
"We deliver state-of-the-art silicone technology as well as the know-how and expertise to transform an architect's vision from the drawing board and deliver a project that will stand the test of time," said Neoh.
Currently, a number of iconic super-tall buildings are being built with Dow Corning silicone sealants.
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