Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 06, 2007 12:33 pm I am working very hard with the final "construction set" drawing before our contract signing...
Found this "Expansion Joint" thing been marked almost every 3 to 5 meters around the house on external brick walls. Can any one please tell me what is "expansion joint"? Also, it would be even better if you can kindly provide a photo. Thanks! Cheers Allan http://building-our-first-house.blogspot.com/ Re: What is "Expansion Joint"? 2Jun 06, 2007 12:39 pm an expansion joint is a gap in the brickwork to allow for movement and hopefully prevent cracking etc....
I think our soil test (m class slab) reccomended 6 metre spacing of joints and to be placed within 4 metres of any external corner of the house. Have a look at some of the blogs or at your display home and you can see them easily in the brickwork.... Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: What is "Expansion Joint"? 3Jun 06, 2007 1:07 pm Thanks for the info. One question resolved, continue with the others...
Cheers Allan http://building-our-first-house.blogspot.com/ To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9830 Hi all I need a guidance on how far I need to space expansion joints in the concrete driveway and its type (keyway/foam.) Contraction joints are at 3m max for a 125 slab. Thanks 0 10926 Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build. I have seen many photos on line of the brick varying from a rustic to a neat finish.… 0 4569 |