Selection Guide: Exterior Vertical Wall
Exterior vertical wall expansion joints feature watertight, fire rated, sound blocking precompressed foam sealants.
NOTE: Products are listed in order of preference and frequency of use for addressing most vertical-plane wall expansion joints. If not sure of which system to use, Consult Emseal.
Description
- Primary Seal
- R-Value
- Sound Attenuation
- Available in many industry standard colors
Details
1/2″ to 10″
(12 – 250mm)
100% Movement (+50%/-50%)
Description
- Single installation seals both sides of joint
- Ideal for curtainwall, precast
- Customized to depth of substrate
Details
1/2″ to 10″
(12 – 250mm)
100% Movement (+50%/-50%)
Description
- Primary seal in paintable STPE or silicone
- Smooth convex surface
- Low cost
- Rapid install alternative to caulk & backer rod
Details
1/2″ to 1 1/4″
(12 – 30mm)
80% Movement (+30%/ -50%)
Description
- Retrofit joint sealant for EIFS, precast, concrete, and virtually any substrate
- Safe and rapid installation without the requirement for grinding
- Smooth convex surface
- Paintable and coatable
Details
1/2″ to 1 1/4″
(12 – 30mm)
100% movement (+/- 50%)
Use in Joint Range:
3/8” – 1-1/2”
(10 – 40mm)
Description
- Watertight and fire rated
- 1-Hour, built-in fire-rating (UL 2079)
- Seals both sides of joint
- Many industry standard colors
Details
1/2″ to 6″
(12 – 150mm)
100% Movement (+50%/-50%)
Description
- Watertight and fire rated
- 2-Hour, built-in fire-rating (UL 2079)
- Seals both sides of joint
- Many industry colors
Details
1/2″ to 6″
(12 – 150mm)
100% Movement (+50%/-50%)
Description
- Watertight and fire rated
- 3-Hour, Built-In Fire-Rating (UL 2079)
- For concrete, concrete block or gypsum walls
- Many industry standard colors
Details
1/2″ to 6″
(12 – 150mm)
50% Movement (+25%/-25%)
Description
- Pick-resistant
- Watertight and fire rated
- 2-Hour, built-in fire-rating (UL 2079)
- Seals both sides of joint
Details
1/2″ to 6″
(12 – 150mm)
100% Movement (+50%/-50%)
Description
- Secondary Seal to Field Applied Liquid Sealant
Details
1/4″ to 1 1/4″
(6 – 30mm)
50% Movement (+25/-25%)
Description
- Acrylic-modified asphaltic impregnated foam
- Primary seal
- Black in color
Details
1/4″ – 4″
(6 – 100mm)
50% Movement (+25/-25%)
Description
- Primary Seal
- R-Value
- Sound Attenuation
- 26 colors
Details
1/2″ to 10″
(12 – 250mm)
100% Movement (+50%/-50%)
Description
- CE marked movement joint for EU and other markets requiring CE marking
- Not available in North America
- Vertical or Horizontal Plane Primary Seal
Details
12mm to 200mm
(1/2” – 8”)
100% movement (+50%/-50%)
Available in Sikasil WS295 colors
Description
- EN-1366-4 certified movement joint for EU and other markets requiring CE marking
- Vertical or Horizontal Plane Primary Seal
- Up to 4-hour fire rating
Details
12mm to 100mm
(1/2” – 4”)
100% movement (+50%/-50%)