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What Is a Backer Rod and Why Does Every Expansion Joint Need One?

The backer rod is one of the least glamorous but most important components in an expansion joint sealant application — and one of the most frequently omitted. What is a backer rod? A closed-cell polyethylene foam…

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Expansion Joints in Shopping Malls: Covering Every Gap, Every Floor

Shopping malls are among the most complex buildings to detail for expansion joints. Multiple floors, large plan areas, different structural bays, high footfall, and the need for premium aesthetics create a perfect storm of requirements. DSeal…

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Floor, Wall, Ceiling and Roof Joints: Understanding the Complete System

One structural gap runs through the whole building — floor, wall, ceiling and roof. Treating it as a complete expansion joint system rather than four separ

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