Silicone Jointed Glass Partitions. An increasingly popular system of creating a stunning effect of glass, walls and doors. The benefits of this partition include quick erection with the minimum of disruption with the maximum of effect.
Here’s an overview of silicone-jointed glass partitions — what they are, how they work, and related products you might use when building or specifying them.
What Are Silicone Jointed Glass Partitions?
Silicone-jointed glass partitions are interior glazed walls where adjacent glass panels are joined using silicone sealant rather than visible aluminium profiles or dry joint strips. The silicone is applied in the gap between the glass edges to create a clean, sleek, frameless look — ideal in modern offices, showrooms, reception areas, and other spaces where transparency and minimalism are priorities.
Key characteristics:
Aesthetic finish: Silicone joints provide a smooth, continuous line between glass panels with minimal visual interruption.
Flexible gap sizes: Unlike dry pre-formed joining strips with fixed thickness, silicone can be applied to gaps typically 3–6 mm, offering flexibility in panel spacing.
Acoustic performance: Wet silicone joints often deliver better acoustic insulation than simple dry strip joints.
Installation notes: Silicone requires clean conditions and curing time (often ~24 hours), and removal for relocation or maintenance involves cutting away the set seal and cleaning up the glass edge.
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In contrast, many systems now offer dry joint alternatives using clear strips or copolymer sections — these install more quickly and cleanly but may not match silicone for flexibility or acoustic performance.
Typical Applications
Office interior partitions to delineate spaces while keeping sightlines open.
Meeting rooms or focus zones where transparency and sound control are needed.
Fire-rated glazed walls (in some systems, silicone joints can be part of fire-resisting designs when paired with fire-rated glass and intumescent materials).
Fire Rated Systems
Jointing & finishing strips (for dry or wet systems):
Glass Partition Joint Strip – general clear partition joint strip for glass edges.
Flexible Glass to Glass Partition Dry Joint 180° – clear 180° dry joint option to avoid silicone.
Glass to Glass Partition Joint Slimline H Section – slimline clear H section for interior partitions.
High‑Quality 2m Vertical Glass Joint – robust vertical joint for larger applications.
Durable Clear Seal for Joining Internal Glass – clear seal that may be used alongside silicone for finishing or minor adjustments.
Glass partition systems and panels:
Glass Partitions – basic partition panels to build a system around silicone joints.
Single Glazed Glass Office Partitioning – complete office partition unit (often uses jointing methods like silicone).
Acoustic Glass Partitions – higher-performance partitioning with improved sound control.