re: 12 mil & anchoring

Doing 12 mil for residential. I saw a video on Youtube where they first show a regular door with safety on it and they break throughthrough in less than 3 secs. Next video they are bashing away with no success. The info said that the film was anchored to the frame using " wetglaze caulk ".

Neve heard of this. Can someone with experience using method please shed some light.

Thanks

Why would you bid a job without knowing what you are doing?.................

Wet Glazing is a term that was used primarily when exterior windows are caulked in lieu of rubber gaskets. Owners of older building opt to have windows wet glazed or caulked to prevent
leaks.

Wet glazing in regards to safety Film locks the film to the frame. Usually Dow 795 is used because it is a neutral cure silicone and won't attack the film.

There are mechanical anchoring systems that are widely accepted as well.

Hope this helps.

It depends of frame were is glass.
N1 - Plastic frame - is MAINLY OK with NO ANCHORING
N2 - ALuminium frame - need or special frame, or screwing or anchoring - as glass can easy fall out.
N3. Wooden frame - if it is old ONE better to change it. If new one - must see system how glass installed.
This briefly about.......

it is basically a daylight installation as a solar but you have to seal it with dow all around

quick note,
Dow 795 is an RTV base with 45 psi tensile strength, Dow 995 is an elastomeric base with 350 psi tensile stength.Dow 995 is a better silicone to use than Dow 795. Both are nuetral cure but Dow 995 is stronger.

Good catch!