Watertight Expansion Joints and Construction Sealants by EMSEAL

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Shear Pocket Technology Enhances Movement of Deck and Roof Expansion Joints

Developed by EMSEAL over 20 years ago, shear pockets are a loop of Santoprene thermoplastic rubber welded to replace the center member or cells of an expansion joint extrusion. Shear pockets enhance the ability of extruded expansion joints to handle extraordinary shear movements where joints change direction and…

Best design for cavity wall roof expansion joint

What’s the Best Roof Expansion Joint Design?

Kurt Moehlmann, our Chicagoland rep, recently asked some good questions: “What is preferred:  all pre-compressed foam joints for roof and walls or RoofJoint with foam for verticals? What are the criteria for specifying one over the other?” The answer to the first question is, “both.” The best roof…