Sustainable construction begins with an efficient building envelope. As the single largest building element, the building envelope or building shell separates the interior of the building from the external environment and includes the roof, walls, windows, glazing, floors and all the joints in between.

A high-performance envelope must meet the project’s requirements for acoustic, thermal, structural, visual, air-quality, fire-resistant, watertight, temperature-control and aesthetic needs. Along with this great responsibility, the building envelope presents great opportunities to enhance sustainability and reduce long-term costs of buildings throughout their life.  

Sika Provides a Sustainable, Economical, Holistic Solution

Sealants amount to approximately 1% of the construction costs of a typical large building project. In the case of water leakage, however, the renovation and repair costs are many times that of the initial installation.

In a globalized market with increased numbers of construction suppliers and material options, tighter budgets and higher requirements in energy efficiency and profitability, it is crucial to have a reliable and competent partner for the entire building envelope system.

Sika has a holistic, intercompatible portfolio of products which all work together to ensure the facade is air and water tight.

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Building Envelope Solutions for All Types of Buildings

  Application of Sika SikaHyflex® sealants to join glass to glass
Glass to glass joint

For non-porous substrates like glass, Sika's SikaHyflex® silicone sealants are the perfect choice. See all our joint sealing solutions.

Learn more about our structural glazing solutions.

Application of SikaHyflex® sealants to joint metal to glass
Glass to metal joint

For non-porous substrates like metal and glass, Sika's SikaHyflex® silicone sealants are the most appropriate solution.

Learn more about joint sealing.

Natural Stone Joints Sealing Illustration
Natural stone joints

For porous substrates like natural stone, Sika’s advanced polyurethane Sikaflex® and SikaHyflex® sealants are recommended.

Learn more about joint sealing.

Translucent Joints Sealing Illustration
Translucent joints

For completely transparent bonding, Sika has crystal clear adhesives such as Sikaflex®, perfectly suitable for indoor and outdoor joints.

Learn more about joint sealing.

Application of joint sealant on a concrete building - Envelope System illustration
Concrete joints

For joints in porous substrates like concrete, bricks and masonry, Sika’s advanced polyurethane Sikaflex® and SikaHyflex® sealants are recommended.

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Application of Sika connection joints for windows installation
Connection joints

For applications where a wide adhesion range is required such as window installations, unique silane-modified polymer ® sealants such as Sikaflex® and SikaHyflex are used.

Learn more about joint sealing.

Bituminous membrane for roofing
Roof systems

From the vapor barrier and thermal insulation up to the roof waterproofing membrane and drainage layers for green roofs, Sika provides comprehensive roof products and solutions.

Learn more about Sika roof solutions.

Application of facade mortars and paints - Illustration
Facade finishing, leveling, insulation systems and more

Sika provides a range of facade mortars and systems, from thermal insulation wall systems to repair mortars.

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Adding SikaCim fibers to concrete mix
Concrete admixtures and concrete protection

Whether it’s for cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete façade panels or concrete protection, Sika provides solutions.

Learn more about Sika concrete admixtures and concrete protection solutions.

Application of Sika flooring system on a balcony
Floor systems

Sika provides an array of floor systems, including concrete flooring, floor joints and flooring systems for exterior surfaces such as balconies.

Learn more about floor systems.

Tile Setting System Illustration
Tile setting systems

From grouting to waterproofing tapes and membranes, Sika has compatible tiling system products.

Learn more about tile setting systems.

Fire resistant expansion foam for linear seals
Passive fire protection

Whether it’s to seal a joint between building slabs or a vulnerable penetration on the façade, Sika specializes in passive firestop solutions.

Learn more about passive fire protection.

Facade Panel Fixing Illustration
Facade panel fixing

Installing facade panel systems without screws or mechanical fasteners is possible with Sika’s range of products.

Learn more about facade panel bonding.

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Building components

From facade glazing fabrication, weather sealing, door and window production sealants, modular building and more, Sika has a range of products and systems.

See all our solutions for building components.

Key Brands

Sikaflex®
SikaHyflex®
Sika Boom®
Sarnafil®
Sikaplan®
Sikalastic®

Sikatherm®
SikaMur®
SikaWall®
Sikagard®
Sikafloor®
SikaCeram®

Reference Projects

¹Source: Energy Star, “Tight Construction”
²Source: USGBC, “Building Green with Energy Efficient Materials”
³Source: Cheung, et al. “Energy-efficient Envelope Design for High-rise Apartments”