Construction Terminology

An explanation of some industry terms

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Efflorescence

Soluble Salt / Lime Bloom

Expansion joints

An expansion joint is used to separate brick masonry into segments to prevent cracking due to changes in temperature, moisture expansion, elastic deformation due to loads, and creep. Expansion joints may be horizontal or vertical. The joints are formed of highly elastic materials placed in a continuous, unobstructed opening through the brick wythe. This allows the joints to close as a result of an increase in size of the brickwork. Expansion joints must be located so that the structural integrity of the brick masonry is not compromised.


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