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Expansion Joints and Movement Joints in Masonry

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A professional guide to the design, positioning, and construction of expansion joints and movement joints in brickwork and blockwork, based on BS EN 1996-1-1, BS 5628, and NHBC Standards, addressing the causes of masonry movement and the detailing required to control it.

Inhaltsübersicht

  • Why Masonry Moves – Causes and Consequences
  • Types of Movement Joint and Their Functions
  • Positioning, Spacing and Construction of Movement Joints
  • Common Failures, Maintenance and Inspection
Close-up of a correctly formed vertical expansion joint in clay facing brickwork showing compressible sealant, backing rod, and slip-type wall tie with debonded sleeve.
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