Reaping The Rewards of Sustainability
Sustainability is about more than just being 揼reen?on the surface. It抯 also about ensuring solutions are durable over the long term ?bringing huge commercial gains to customers, as well as affordability to their end consumers.High-Performance Building
High-performance building is a big area of focus, as we collaborate with customers to create more efficient ways to seal, insulate, light, power and protect buildings. For example, our silicone weatherproofing materials (PDF) typically last three times longer than conventional organic alternatives. And that means the total lifecycle costs are lower, even if in some instances the initial outlay may be more.
Other successes include our thermally efficient fa鏰de systems and the Dow Corning?Vacuum Insulation Panel: insulation that brings more interior space while still offering five to 10 times better thermal resistance.
WHY SILICONES SHINE
Because they can withstand the sun抯 unrelenting rays year after year, silicones are ideal for solar panel and photovoltaic (PV) applications. While solar cells themselves are made of silicon, silicones are used during module assembly and installation as encapsulants, coatings, potting agents, adhesives and sealants. Learn more about Fascinating Silicone for the Solar Industry.
