Helen Scott Car parks are exposed to heavy loads, changing temperatures, vehicle movement, and water ingress. Over time, these factors can cause concrete slabs to crack, spall, or shift—leading to expensive repairs, safety risks, and operational downtime. That’s where expansion joints become essential. Unison Joints expansion joints are engineered to protect car park structures by accommodating movement, … Read more
Why Expansion Joint Systems Fail — A Designer, Manufacturer and Installers PerspectiveExpansion joints are designed to move.Yet, too often, they fail. And it’s rarely the product’s fault.Here’s why:1️⃣ Movement UnderestimatedBuildings expand, contract, creep, settle, sway. If a joint isn’t designed for actual movement, seals tear, covers buckle, concrete edges crack.2️⃣ Waterproofing Not IntegratedWater is relentless. … Read more
2025 saw a massive surge in fire-rated expansion joint and barrier system sales in Australia, for Unison Joints. Manufacturing and supplying site-specific solutions directly to projects across the country. Healthcare projects were a major driver in 2025. Modern hospitals are complex, high-risk environments with vulnerable patients, critical infrastructure, and strict fire safety requirements. Australian building … Read more
At Unison Joints, we believe the best outcomes come from close collaboration—and our work on the new Springfield Mater Hospital is a perfect example. Partnering with JHG (John Holland Group) and Peddle Thorpe Architects, our team worked hand-in-hand to refine seismic coverplate systems for floors, internal walls, ceilings, and roofs. The goal was simple but … Read more