What is the primary function of glazing gaskets?

The primary function of glazing gaskets is to create a weather-tight seal. These gaskets play a crucial role in preventing water, air, and dust infiltration around glass installations in windows, doors, and other glazing applications. Their design and material composition are specifically chosen to ensure durability and resistance to the elements, ensuring that structures remain energy-efficient and comfortable by reducing drafts and moisture entry.

While improving aesthetic finishes, supporting the structural frame, and allowing for more light transmission may have some importance in glazing applications, they are not the primary objective of gaskets. Gaskets are fundamentally about sealing to facilitate performance, longevity, and protection within glazing systems. Thus, their main purpose is essential for the overall effectiveness and reliability of glazing installations.