An expansion joint profile is made of metal (aluminum, steel, stainless steel and others), is used to cover expansion gaps allowing movement of blocks without any damage to concrete or floor covering. It is usually assembled together with “inserts” or “gaskets” in rubber.
Types of expansion joint profiles
A. Floor Profiles :
If the floor is bearing other loads apart from pedestrians, it is necessary to know which kind of load affects the type of profile directly. Dynamic load can be pedestrian or vehicle, lorry and forklift.
B. Wall-Ceiling Profiles:
Similar to floor profiles, these profiles are not under subject to heavy loading compared to floor profiles. It is preferred to choose matching profiles for use on walls and floor at one and the same area.
C. Roof Profiles:
The most important property of terrace roof profiles is water tightness. the Profiles must be connected to the water insulation membrane for appropriate application results. Same of the-terrace roof profile can be used for the same purpose at curtain walls of substructure.
SITCO can supply expansion joint cover systems in a variety of metals and finishes with vinyl, polyurethane, santoprene, neoprene, E.P.D.M., silicon or metal inserts. If the requirement is of fire rated capability, fire barriers can be incorporated into most of expansion joint cover systems.
It is essential devote sufficient attention to the importance of selecting the correct joint construction and that the construction company follows the appropriate recommendations and instructions.
