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Peeling Back the Layers: The Case for Monolithic Foam Seals in Expansion Joint Systems.

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Peeling Back the Layers: The Case for Monolithic Foam Seals in Expansion Joint Systems.

This white paper seeks to lay out the case for monolithic foam seals, and why wax impregnation should be the specified treatment to maximize water repellency. We will also point out the differences in fire-rated foam seal systems, and the proper method for factory transitions.


September 7, 2016

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