DOWSIL 795 Silicone Building Sealant is a one-part, neutral-cure silicone for architectural weathersealing and specifically designed structural glazing applications. It bonds to selected glazing and construction materials while remaining flexible as façades respond to wind, temperature and building movement.
Where DOWSIL 795 fits
DOWSIL 795 is used in structural and non-structural glazing, selected architectural panel attachment and façade weathersealing. It is especially relevant when a project requires both adhesion and movement performance, with joint dimensions, substrates and load paths determined as part of the complete glazing or façade design.
Why choose 795?
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Structural glazing capability: formulated for approved structural glazing and panel attachment systems, not simply general-purpose gap filling.
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Neutral-cure silicone: offers adhesion to a range of glazing, metal and construction substrates subject to project testing.
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Weathersealing versatility: can also seal selected non-structural façade joints.
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Durable movement performance: resists outdoor weather exposure while accommodating movement in correctly designed joints.
DOWSIL 795 or 791?
For ordinary window perimeters, curtain wall weatherseals and other non-structural façade joints, DOWSIL 791 is the dedicated weathersealing option. Choose DOWSIL 795 where a project calls for a silicone with potential structural glazing capability and that use has been assessed and approved as a complete system.
Before specifying or installing
Structural glazing is an engineered application. Substrate adhesion, compatibility, glass or panel design, joint dimensions, sealant bite, loading and quality-control requirements must be reviewed for the specific project. Do not assume a product's structural-grade formulation automatically approves any glass, stone or cladding attachment. Prepare clean, dry substrates and use the specified primers, spacers and backing materials where required.
Important limitations
- Do not use for structural glazing or panel attachment without suitable project-specific design, testing and approval.
- Do not assume primerless adhesion or non-staining performance on every substrate; verify compatibility, especially with natural stone, coatings and plastics.
- Do not use on wet surfaces, in fully moisture-excluded joints or where cured silicone needs to be painted.
- For below-grade, continuous-immersion or other unusual exposure conditions, confirm suitability before selection.