Expansion Joints

High Point Refurbishments goes to great lengths to ensure that the quality of repairs are kept at high standards. Seen Below we do not take short cuts when identifying Where the expansion Joints are needed and what type of joint will be installed.

Our staff receive training from External training programs and Suppliers ensuring that we keep ahead and up to date with methods and products in the industry.

Seen in the images below are examples of where expansion joints will be used. What we want to achieve is a joint that allows for movement to prevent future cracking, which will also prevent water ingress. Often Understanding what is Joint is needed will take some destructive testing or understanding good building practice.

Basic areas where Expansion Joints will be used :

  • Brick meets Concrete

  • Concrete on concrete

  • Horizontal meets vertical

  • Joints on walkway slabs

  • Perimeter joints

  • Joins in Building

Examples of where Joints are needed

Understanding what type of joint is needed