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Designing green buildings with silicone materials

Joint sealants and fillers

Duration: 17 mins
This presentation shares information and possibilities relating to the use of silicone materials for increasing efficiency, durability and longevity of commercial and residential buildings. It includes an introduction to silicone chemistry versus organic materials, application areas and available silicone technology.
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Silicone structural glazing - the art of the possible

Joint sealants and fillers

Duration: 22 mins
Introduces silicone structural glazing and details consideration required at planning stage, benefits in construction and performance/life cycle of a building. Application considerations using accredited quality bond members to ensure quality assurance and reliability are also covered.
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A thermal modelling comparison of typical curtain walling systems

Curtain walling

Duration: 19 mins
Describes a recent study undertaken by Dow Corning which examines the thermal performance of various curtain walling systems, and demonstrates that the method of attachment of the glazing has a direct impact on the overall thermal performance of a system.
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This online seminar uses Microsoft media streaming. The presentation will play in full but you can use the buttons to proceed at your own pace. A voice over is also included in this presentation. At the end of the seminar, you will be asked five questions. If you successfully answer these you will then be given details of how to collect your certificate. For further help, see How to use RIBA Online CPD.