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Jointec GAL

Jointec GAL
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Sliding structural expansion joint entirely realised in aluminium. Designed to bear structural movements of large sized buildings or compounds of buildings. They are installed over the spaces existing between two semi-detached parts of a building of smaller entity or between different beam bays. They can connect and close these inter-spaces adjusting themselves up-wards, downwards and even transversally, according to the shrinkage-settlement movements of the whole building, either cyclic or permanent. 86 Illustrated scale dimension 1:2 (GAL 500 AN) The horizontal sliding components allow the movement and avoid dust and dirt accumulation. Within the flooring bays frame created with the structural joints, a further surface subdivision with a suitable pattern of movement / expansion joints should be always provided for. See relevant indications on page 263. INSTALLATION: • Assemble the joint insertng the three horizontal components within the two lateral flanges. • Align properly the expansion joint using the provided pre-alignment bracket touching the flanges (point 0). • Fasten the lateral flanges into the substrate with suitable fixing plugs (7 each linear meter, i.e. one every 30 cm, proceeding parallel on the two sides). • Lay then the screed over the structural joint flanges and tile as normal. JOINTEC GAL-AN Aluminium Aluminium 105 mm width - gap 86 mm Extruded aluminium profile. Good mechanical and chemical resistance over time. For outdoor utilization the similar joint type Jointec GM in brass is advisable. Floor use. H=mm Material: Aluminium extruded Finish: Natural (AN) Length: 4,00 metres expansion joints structural floor

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