(I used 3/4-in. for the expansion joint and 3/8-in. for the deeper control joints.) If you have a particularly wide expansion joint, fill it with something other than backer rod. Packing foam ...

Architectural expansion joints are necessary, predetermined gaps in large structures that are designed to absorb environmental movement in buildings. When done right, they tend to be integrated with ...

Movement joints, also known as expansion, contraction or control joints, are placed in masonry walls to accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of building materials. Typical distances ...

Most flat slabs have expansion and control joints installed by the contractor. The purpose of the control joints is to manage cracking. They should be designed so that the cracks that form will be ...

Today, most licensed swimming pool contractors use plastic expansion joints on swimming pool decks. The deck is poured, and then the control strips are sized and inserted into the wet concrete ...

This figure is used by designers to size and space control joints. The coefficient of expansion or ‘e’ value of clay bricks when tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4456.11 can vary from a very low 0.3mm ...

Most flat slabs have expansion and control joints installed by the contractor. The purpose of the control joints is to manage cracking. They should be designed so that the cracks that form will be ...