Expansion joint systems are found in many buildings. Joint systems are designed to close off the gap in a building system and still allow it to move. If the building is well designed, you will barely notice them. There are many factors that need to be considered to create a successful building joint. Continue reading
Month: October 2017
3 Ways Smoke Vents Close
Smoke vents are not easy to close! Unlike a roof hatch, the smoke vent natural position is open. The spring forces want to open the doors and need enough opening force by code Continue reading
8 Building Joints and Locations
A relief joint slices through buildings as if a knife sliced it into sections. In doing so the joint encounters many different systems and materials. Locating joints is an art, sometimes introducing a joint in one location introduces movement in a different location. In complex buildings Continue reading
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