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Application

Suitable to use for forming or filling movement joints in concrete, brickwork and blockwork. Particularly recommended for water retaining or water excluding structures.

Description

A cross-linked, closed cell, semi-rigid, non-absorbent polyethylene joint filler.


Features and benefits:

  • Non-extruding.
  • High compression recovery.
  • Provides excellent support for sealants subject to hydrostatic pressure.
  • Complies to the following standards: Water Authorities Association, Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry 4th Edition, Clause 2.124; DTp Specification for Highway Works, December 1991, Series 1000, Clause 1015; BS 5628, Part 3: Code of Practice for the Use of Masonry; Drinking Water Inspectorate Regulation 31(4)b of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 and 2001.
  • Excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, oxidizing agents and biological deterioration.

General information

Color

Black

Material

Polyethylene

Shape

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

-

Manufacturer guidance

A project specific warranty document for an agreed period for products supplied in accordance with a detailed specification document is available on request.

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_44_28 Extruded polyethylene (PE) foam joint fillersPrimary

CAWS

E40/520 Sheet joint filler

F30/610 Movement joints with sealant

F30/76 Movement joints with sealant

P12/385 Sealant backing material

Specification data - Extruded polyethylene (PE) foam joint fillers

Standard

To Highways England, Specification for Highway Works, Series 1000.

Duty

Heavy duty.

Weathering test

To DTp Clause 1015, No disintegration.

Density

Medium density.

Manufacturer guidance

Varies from 25–190 kg/m3. Specifier to detail.

Recovery

To ASTM D3575, 98% after 50%.

Size

-

Thickness

10 mm.

15 mm.

20 mm.

25 mm.

Width

1000 x 2000 mm.

CompressiveStrength

0.15 N/mm².

Water absorption

<0.05% by volume.

Composition

Cellular polyethylene.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Literature

Fosroc Sealant Solutions for Airports

Fosroc Sealant Solutions for Airports

Fosroc Solutions for General Buildings

Fosroc Solutions for General Buildings

Technical Datasheet Catalogue 15th Edition

Technical Datasheet Catalogue 15th Edition

Case studies

Canterbury Riverside Square B11-13 Car Park Case Study

Canterbury Riverside Square B11-13 Car Park Case Study

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