Wall Expansion Joint Details

Expansion joint cad details library index.

Wall expansion joint details.

Interior and exteior expansion joint systems foam and compression seals and cutting edge fire barrier systems. In addition emseal is adding 3 d dwf files created in autocad inventor on a regular basis. Needless to say joints are unavoidable they exist to allow for movement between two building elements be it floor to floor floor to wall wall to wall head to wall bottom of wall or perimeter wall. If plans call for expansion joints verify the type of joint intended and execute the details carefully so the joint works pro p e r l y.

Learn more about the critical process behind testing and installing expansion joint cover systems for floors walls ceilings roofs and fire barrier. We constantly innovate and incorporate the latest technology to protect commercial buildings from damage due to fires and movement from thermal expansion wind or earthquakes. 4 12 10 16 cm 30 48 cm standard special sizes are available up to 54 1 37 m wide membrane covers. True expansion joints in cast in place walls are not common.

Although the details in figure 3 show vertical reinforcement on each side of the control joint walls that do not otherwise require vertical reinforcement will not require reinforcement at the control joints. Understanding the proper protocols when it comes to expansion joint cover installation is crucial to pass inspection as well as to ensure safety. Our expansion joint and fire barrier systems are egnineered to handle the unique conditions of your building. To the trained eye the quality of construction work is decided by the quality of its joints.

Dwf files where available are under specific product joint sizes. Construction joints use construction joints when the c o n c r ete placement cannot be done at one time. The joints permit free longitudinal movement and some also allow the transfer of lateral or out of plane shear loads. Find out which product works best for your project.

Expansion joints all tremco and willseal expansion joint and transition sealant products are designed for maximum waterproofing thermal sound and air tightness to meet global passive housing standards and all feature superior durability excellent movement capabilities and streamlined installation. Expand o gard expansion joints are flexible waterproof closures for vertical building walls designed to accommodate movement between building components caused by thermal settlement wind flex and seismic forces. Expansion joint and sealant cad details are provided here in quick view gif as well as dwg and pdf files. We also provide facility protection products.