Expansion Joint Covers – Why Use Them?

Using expansion joint covers protects the structural integrity of a building or multi-storey carpark, while allowing for necessary thermal and environmental movement. An expansion joint cover is a component used to bridge the gap created by an expansion joint in a building or structure. They are designed to accommodate the movement of the building materials due to thermal expansion, seismic activity, or other factors, while maintaining a seamless, safe and functional surface.

Some key points about expansion joints:

1. Purpose: they provide a covered transition across the expansion joint opening, ensuring that the joint remains unaffected by the relative movement of the two surfaces.
2. Types: they can be used in various applications, including floors, walls, ceilings, carparks and roofs.
3. Materials: they are typically made from durable materials such as aluminium, stainless steel, or flexible polymers to withstand different environmental conditions.
4. Installation: Proper and correct installation is crucial to ensure that the expansion joint functions correctly, are safe for pedestrians to traverse (for floor applications) and provide a watertight seal.
5. Aesthetic and Functional Integration: they are designed to blend with the surrounding finishes, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional performance.

Heard Group offer a wide range of premium expansion joints for floors and walls that are manufactured from premium structural aluminium and stainless steel with a number of cover plate finishes making them not only durable but also aesthetically pleasing.  See our range of floor joints here https://www.heardgroup.com.au/expansion-joint-covers/

Heard Group Light Duty Floor Expansion Joint Cover installed prior to floor tiles being installed