Expansion Joints

In building construction, an expansion joint is a mid-structure separation designed to relieve stress on building materials caused by building movement. Building movement at expansion joints is primarily induced by: thermal expansion and contraction caused by temperature. Expansion & Movement Control joints are commonly use on flooring which protect the used finishing material from breakage and long life. Expansion joints are used to absorb thermal expansion. They can also be used to absorb contraction.

An expansion joint is a device used to allow for the heat-induced expansion and reduction that takes place in various states of weather. They are designed to: Absorb heat-induced expansion and contraction of construction materials.

Expansion joints are used as a transition between two surfaces and they help to absorb movement. Since they are a rubber extrusion, they are made of rubber and silicone in order to fill a gap or complete a seal. But expansion joints also take on interesting shapes since they are required to absorb movement.

It has use on Floor, Wall and Ceiling.

Currently SMR Ibrahim M Al Khuwaitem Trading Est has two brands.

• Turkish brand
• Italian brand

The product has supplied to Saudi Aramco, Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu. Previous Approvals can be provided upon request.

Standard gap of 10 mm to 30 mm for floor and wall are available in stock.