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Vexcolt movement control joint
Vexcolt Expansion joint systems
Movement control joints are small joints designed to be installed between finishes to absorb localised stresses.
Expansion joints are designed to accommodate the large movements generated by a structure as a whole, including settlement and sometimes, seismic deflections.
Vexcolt FAQ Exterior Seals & Heavy Duty Expansion Joints
Vexcolt Anatomy of an Expansion Joint System
Exterior seals are normally used in external environments where both movement and weatherproofing are major considerations.
This website illustrates several new and revolutionary systems, which have consumed over 20,000 man-hours in design and testing. EJS designs can be broadly categorized into 3 groups.
Vexcolt Specifying Movement Control joints
Vexcolt Joint Transitions
The specification for joint siting depends upon the type of slab supporting finishes and whether finishes are bonded or debonded.
Vexcolt Fire Barriers
Proprietary fire barriers, expressly developed for use with expansion joints, are designed to be 'fixed and forgotten'. They accommodate the
movement and stop the passage of toxic smoke and flame for a pre-determined period.