Expansion Joint Covers

Allway® Expansion Joint Covers CS has been helping specifiers, contractors and end users to solve complex building movement problems for over 45 years. From early design and product selection, right through to practical considerations at the installation stage, we are here to help you avoid costly mistakes. If required, our experienced Conspec Contracts team can fit our joint covers for you, to ensure snag free project delivery. Our standard range featured in this brochure includes a wide selection of floor, wall, ceiling, exterior and car park models to suit most situations. However, if you...

Contents PAGES CS ALLWAY INTRODUCTION EXPANSION JOINT BASICS SPECIFYING EXPANSION JOINT COVERS CS ALLWAY PRODUCT RANGE FLOOR JOINT COVERS 10-43 PRODUCT SELECTOR 12-13 GASKETED JOINT COVERS 14-29 METAL JOINT COVERS 30-39 COVER STRIPS AND PLATES  40-43 WALL AND CEILING JOINT COVERS  44-63 PRODUCT SELECTOR  46-47 GASKETED JOINT COVERS  48-55 METAL JOINT COVERS  56-59 COVER STRIPS AND PLUGS  60-63 CAR PARK AND STADIA JOINT COVERS  64-79 PRODUCT SELECTOR  66-67 GASKETED JOINT COVERS  68-75 METAL JOINT COVERS 76-79 EXTERIOR JOINT COVERS  80-89 EXTERIOR WALL COVERS  80-85 ROOF COVERS...

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The CS Difference With decades of global experience, your project is in capable hands with us. CS has the most comprehensive, tried and tested expansion joint covers range in the world, along with a team of experts to offer technical and practical advice at every project stage. BESPOKE DESIGN We understand that every project is unique and our standard designs may not always fit the bill. Our technical experts can work with you to design a bespoke solution that meets your project’s specific requirements. Where required, we can test multi-directional movement of up to 170mm wide joint covers in...

INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE CS Allway expansion joint covers range from modest cover plates to the most sophisticated multi-directional assemblies, to suit a variety of situations and budgets. Comprehensive instructions are available to guide you through the installation of our products. To complement a wide choice of joint covers for floors, walls and ceilings, our product range also includes specialist covers for car parks, roofs and exterior walls, to offer you a complete joint cover package for your project. Factory fabricated transitions can be supplied for some models to assist with more complicated...

Expansion Joint Basics An expansion joint (also referred to as a movement joint) is a structural gap between adjacent parts of a building that allows for safe and inconsequential relative movement of those parts, caused by thermal variations, ground settlement or other conditions. MAIN TYPES OF MOVEMENT Thermal / Shrinkage Movement caused by the structure expanding and contracting with temperature changes, or shrinking as it dries out. Water/moisture can also affect building components, causing swelling or shrinkage. EXPANSION JOINT CHARACTERISTICS Settlement Movement caused by the dead and live...

Specifying Expansion Joint Covers Selecting, detailing and specifying expansion joint covers can be challenging, but by considering a number of factors in a logical way it becomes much easier. EXPANSION OR MOVEMENT JOINT WIDTH The nominal joint width is the width of the structural expansion gap under normal operating temperatures, and is typically established by the structural engineer. Minimum joint width is the narrowest (linear) gap that the joint is expected to close to*, and maximum joint width is the widest gap the joint is expected to open to. Most expansion joint cover models are designed...

Allway® Expansion Joint Covers - Floors JOINT WIDTH UP TO 150MM I MOVEMENT UP TO ±100MM The selection of floor joint covers is often the most critical step in the specification process, as their performance has the greatest impact on occupants and building maintenance. Anticipated rolling loads and the need for hygiene can also be major considerations in the cover selection. Choose from a wide range of floor cover options to suit the functional and aesthetic requirements of your project. For more information visit: www.c-sgroup.co.uk/3485

FLOOR JOINT COVERS Our popular APF series offers the robustness and multi-directional movement often required in major transport interchanges 32-33 Not sure which floor cover to choose? Here are some general tips: MOUNTING TYPE MATERIAL TYPE Surface mounted covers are fast to install, and are ideal for retrofit applications, or situations where a blockout hasn’t been provided along the expansion joint to fit a recess mounted product. Gasketed covers are ideal for small interior joints requiring a hygienic, easy to clean solution. They can be fitted over a wide range of floor finishes, and joint...

Allway® Floor Joint Covers Selection Chart Use the chart below as the first step in choosing the right type of EJC for your next project, then refer to details on the product pages to find the best option to suit your needs. If you have a unique situation and cannot find the right solution, please get in touch as we would love to help. Cover Type Nominal Joint Width* Horizontal Movement Range* Surface mounted; minimum exposed surface; sealed gasket installation; easy to install Recess mounted; minimum exposed surface; sealed gasket installation; selection of frame depths Surface mounted; heavy...

Load Capability Matching Wall or Ceiling Cover Rapid Ship Models† Interior applications; hygienic environments; ideal for retrofit situations All interior floor finishes Carpet, vinyl (up to 5mm thick) Interior applications; hygienic environments Carpet, vinyl, wood, tile, terrazzo, stone Fire Barriers  90-91 Moisture Barriers  92 Acoustic Barriers  93 Interior or exterior applications; ideal for retrofit situations Carpet, vinyl, wood, tile, terrazzo, stone, concrete Fire Barriers  90-91 Moisture Barriers  92 Interior applications Carpet, vinyl, wood, tile, terrazzo, stone, concrete Fire...