Silicone Construction Sealants - 1 LU/HSW
Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 12-1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Presented by: GE Silicones
Learn about the proper use of silicone sealants in commercial construction, including how sealant choices affect cost, performance, and the useful life of a sealant. We'll review proper installation procedures, and on the flip side, the consequences of improper use of sealants. You'll also get an understanding of standard specifications under ASTM C920 to better equip you to specify proper sealant test methods. Finally, learn best practices from case studies highlighting successful projects.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand sealant products, performance, and cost.
- Learn how to properly specify sealants and sealant test methods.
- Review sealant installation and joint design best practices.
- Understand the consequences of improper use of sealants.
About the Speaker
Errol Bull
Technical Director - Construction Sealants, GE Silicones
Errol received a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technology from Boston’s Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1990, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY) in 1992 and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New York. Errol provides technical support based on 22 years of global experience in construction sealants, adhesives and coatings. He is technically knowledgeable in the field of structural glazing, silicone sealants and coatings physical properties and performance.
Errol is a member &/or participant in the following industry associations:
ASTM International, committee C24 Building Seals & Sealants
ISO – International Organization for Standardization, TC59/SC8
