Exterior Materials, Inc.

Masters Workshop

"Lots of people sell materials, but most do not understand fully the technical application of those materials. I have known and relied on Exterior Materials since 1981 because they are technically sound and educated and provide a true service to their customers. They do not just sell materials." Jerry Sullivan Registered Engineer & Roofing Consultant Gerald M. Sullivan, Inc.

Masters Workshop

MW-Silicone Sealants In Construction - Dow Corning

What Every Architect Needs to Know About Silicone Sealants!

Guest AIA Presenter:
W. Shannon Peede
Application Sales Engineer
Dow Corning  Corporation - Construction Industry
Carolina/Southern VA/Tenn/N.Miss/Ark

Exterior Materials Product Spotlight Presenter:
Bart Russell, CSI
Territory Sales Representative

The following AIA presentation included these general topics:

  • Why Sealant Chemistry is Important? 
  • What is the Role of a Sealant?
  • Understanding Sealant Application Principles
  • Application Types Reviewd - Non-Structural & Structural Glazing, Restoration, Precured Silicone Sealants, Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), Silicone Elastomeric Coatings, Staining of Sensitive Substrates, Parking Structures and more.


Upon conclusion of the official AIA presentation, our Product Spotlight presentation, "New Silicone Technology ...The Right Products & Best Investment for the Life of Your Building", detailed three critical issues in today's industry:
1. Specifying Silicone vs. Organics - Benefits & Features
2. Specifying the Right Products for the Right Application
3. Following Through on Specification Requirements

The following resources were discussed and/or reviewed during the Product Spotlight presentation:

  • DC 756 SMS Building Sealant Sell Sheet - "New Clean Sealant Technology Minimizes Staining, Reduces Dirt Pick-up.  Exceptional Performance for Aesthetically Challenging Applications"
  • School Sell Sheet - "How Often Can You Afford to Renovate?  The Lifecycle Savings Case for Silicone Weatherproofing Materials"
  • Pictures of projects and pictures of a before and after mockup that is often built on for large projects.  See the photo below:

For more information about this seminar and our products and services please go to the LOCATIONS page and contact the Special Products Group Sales Rep in your area.

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