Sheet Metal Roof Expansion Joints

Clevis seam this seam is similar to the slip expansion seam.

Sheet metal roof expansion joints.

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Where as the slip expansion lock is formed by braking a sheet of copper the lock on this seam is formed by soldering a small strip of copper below the sheet. Flintedge expansion joint is a multi part assembly design to facilitate the horizontal and lateral movement of curbs or roof sections. This carefully engineered product ensures long lasting quality and high performance. For architectural interior floor roof and walls and exterior waterproof parking structures and decks our expansion joints exceed performance expectations.

Metal roofing 25 30 in. The expansion joint prevents condensation by insulating against internal building temperatures. We constantly innovate and incorporate the latest technology to protect commercial buildings from damage due to fires and movement from thermal expansion wind or earthquakes. Balco expansion joint systems and seismic joint covers are the vanguards of architecturally specified products.

Metal roofing 3x10 drip edge white corrugated tin. Also the continuous cleat protects the perma tite expansion joint from wind driven rain. Presents practical troubleshooting and corrective tips for typical problems of roof panels gutters downspouts fascia copings flashing ridges and hips valleys expansion joints penetrations fasteners and soldering. Perma tite expansion joints are ideal for allowing thermal movement and condensation control between two roof systems.

From parking garages to hospitals schools shopping centers hotels airports etc balco s priority is. Browse roof expansion joint and roof expansion joint covers today. The difference is in forming the lock. Flat seam roofs used in low no slope areas or areas subject to flooding or standing water typically made from 20 x 28 sheets relative geometry is important fro expansion and contraction sheet use efficiency and wind load.

Get moisture protection from the top down with roof covers from construction specialties. Copper or stainless steel is recommended lock and seal all joints solder joints on slopes less than 3 12.