Foam Expansion Joint Filler

A white-coloured, closed-cell, non-cross-linked, polyethylene, low-resistance joint filler for use in brick and blockwork.

• Lightweight
• Easy to store and handle
• Quickly and easily cut on-site
• Closed cells stop the absorption of water
• Weather, alkali and acid resistant
• Low load transfer

Can be used with most polyurethane contact adhesives

This Foam Expansion Joint Filler is resistant to ozone, oil, and weather. It also has very low water absorption properties of <1% by volume. When used as a joint filler, there is no need for any additional bond breaker.

The Foam Expansion Joint Filler fully meets the specification of BS5628 Pt 3: 2001 Section 5.4.3 – Code of Practice for use of masonry.

How to Use Foam Expansion Joint Filler

In general terms, the size or width of the joint should be double the expected total movement, which allows for the compression of both the filler and the mastic.

Expansion joint fillers are classed as a group of products for weatherproofing, which are intended for use as functional expansion joint sealer agents in between gaps in masonry, brickwork and block work. 

This particular masonry expansion joint foam is polyethene which is white, closed cell, non-cross-linked and low resistance. It is simple and efficient to cut to size and compact enough for easy storage.

It is also worth noting that this particular roll of masonry expansion joint foam can be used with most polyurethane contact adhesives.

It is resistant to ozone, oil, and weather. It also has very low water absorption properties of <1% by volume. When used as a joint filler, there is no need for any additional bond breaker.

The Foam Expansion Joint Filler fully meets the specification of BS5628 Pt 3: 2001 Section 5.4.3 – Code of Practice for the use of masonry.

In general terms, the size or width of the joint should be double that of the expected total movement, which allows for the compression of both the filler and the mastic.

Fastbuild also stocks a range of other masonry supplies, such as steel masonry reinforcement mesh and masonry crack stitching kits. Order today before 4:30 pm and have your construction supplies delivered to your site, home or office the next working day.