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Expansion Joint Filler Materials
 EPE FOAM
Polyethylene foam expansion/isolation joint material EPE Foam Plank is an expansion joint filler material. It is used in lieu of asphalt impregnated fiberboard material when no sealant or cold applied sealants are specified.
EPE Foam :
- Has excellent durability.
- Is extremely flexible and easy to use.
- Is extremely lightweight and easy to handle.
- Is extremely compatible with the price of fiberboard and is less expensive when a caulk joint is required.
- Is an excellent choice for creating the perfect caulk joint.
 Polyethylene Backer Rod
Polyethlene Backer Rod has a variety of uses including expansion joints, window and door applications, pavement joints and curtain wall joints. It is available in diameter from 1/4 - 4".
What are the advantages of the Polyethylene Backer Rod?
- Closed-cell extruded low density Polyethylene Foam.
- Flexible and compressible for ease of installation.
- Non-absorbent.
- Compatible with most cold sealants including Polyurethane, Butyl, Silicone, Polysulfide and Acrylic.
 XLPE SHEETS
XLPE Board is a Premoulded Compressible Filler Board, high performance closed cell joint filler material available in board form. It is suitable for use as expansion joint filler in concrete, brick, block work and isolation joints, where readily compressible low load transfer joint filler is required.
XLPE Boards are used in
- Structural expansion joints in concrete brick and block work.
- Isolation joints to infill panels.
- Bridge decks, abutments, pier hinge joints, etc.
- As a backup support for sealant.
- Expansion joints in concrete highways, airport terminals & taxi tracks, etc.
- Expansion Joints in Parking areas, Industrial flooring, etc.
- Water retaining & water excluding structures.
Features and Advantages
- Easy to Handle and Install
- Rot proof & bacteria Resistant
- Excellent recovery after compression
- Accept temperature cycle with minimal load transfer
- Bitumen free
- Non-absorbent closed cell and non staining
- Resilient and does not distort under normal load from wet concrete
- Chemical resistance: Inert to most dilute acids and alkalis, resistant to oil and hydrocarbons.
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