One of the primary reasons for the popularity of structural silicone glazing is its aesthetic attractiveness. With conventional structural silicone glazing facades, large areas of the supporting frame are exposed, but structural silicone glazing may minimise the appearance of exterior frames. This makes the glass surface more continuous and the architectural statement cleaner. 

Facades are flexible in relation to structural silicone glazing. The glass panels may be arranged in numerous forms, sizes, colours and combinations, depending on the aesthetic and practical needs of the project, by architects. The outcome may be a one-of-a-kind building envelope that marries visual simplicity with engineering performance.

Structural silicone glazing performance is one of the most critical factors in structural silicone glazing. The silicone joint has to transmit the loads necessary from the glass panel to the supporting structure in a safe manner. This is especially significant for outside facade systems where wind pressure and suction are a concern. 

The engineers examine the anticipated loads in the design and establish the bonding dimensions. The structural silicone should have a suitable bond to the substrates specified for the whole design life of the structure. Compared to hard adhesives, silicone stays somewhat flexible after curing. This flexibility helps the joint to absorb movement from thermal expansion, contraction, structural deflection, and other changes without being too brittle. The structural connection is always designed for the application. 

System performance may be affected by building height, façade orientation, local temperature, panel size, joint geometry, substrate compatibility and anticipated environmental exposure.