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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

Unison Joints – Fire Insulators – Barriers for Construction Expansion Joints

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Expansion Joints are used in building construction to accommodate movements and shifts within a building – predominately due to thermal expansion and contraction or seismic activity.   Movement joints essentially provide the flexibility that a building needs to move without causing structural damage. Fire rating an expansion joint is a crucial aspect of building safety for … Read more

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