Glass Joint Sealant

Glass Joint Sealant

Glass is everywhere.  It is in office buildings, in homes, and schools.  It is used in windows and skylights.  It can open up a space and make it look airier and more receptive.  When constructing a building, however, professionals must look at how to protect glass from moisture.  If the area where the glass meets the frame is not sealed, moisture can seep in and start to damage the glass.

Several types of glass are available in Southern California.  Laminated glass, for instance, is made up of two or more glasses that have been joined with plastic.  Insulating glass units, also known as IG units, are two panes of glass that have a pocket of air in between them.  The air acts as an insulator and helps to keep heat from escaping through the panes.

In order to protect from moisture, a glazing seal can be used in conjunction with a proper drainage design in the glass frame.  The glazing seal can come in two forms: wet and dry glazing.  Wet glazing is usually a better waterproofing agent than a dry glazing seal.  Wet glazing utilizes a gunable sealant over tape or a gasket while dry glazing usually comes in the form of a rubber gasket.  These methods can also be used in conjunction.