Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change – Page 3 of 4

Figure 6: Expansion joint seal working in both shear and tension with failures at shear areas and transitions. Problem #3: Improper building expansion joint configuration Not to be overlooked, expansion joint configuration is equally important to accommodating building movements. Expansion joint seals are typically designed to work in tension across the joint width. As shown […]

Masonry for small buildings (Construction)

AS 4773.1:2015 sets out acceptable construction practices for clay, concrete or calcium silicate masonry in small buildings such as houses and garages (being typically Class 1a and Class 10 structures) – however, it may extend to small commercial warehouses and the like. This Standard supplements, and is a companion document to, AS 4773.1:2015 Masonry for […]

POURTHANE SL from W.R. Meadows From: W. R. Meadows Inc.

W. R. Meadows’ POURTHANE SL is an elastic, one-component, self-leveling, premium-grade polyurethane sealant specifically developed to be used as a multi-purpose horizontal joint sealant. POURTHANE SL is a moisture cure sealant with adhesive properties and resistance to aging and weathering Used to seal horizontal expansion joints in concrete and cementitious slabs, such as sidewalks, balconies, […]