Expansion joints in modern brickwork

Discussion in 'Just Talk' started by ejenner, Jan 5, 2023.

  1. ejenner

    ejenner Active Member

    Hi everybody.

    Anyone remember when walls could be built as one continuous piece without ugly expansion joints ever 20ft.

    Why do they do it?

    expansion joints.jpg
     
  2. Severntrent

    Severntrent Screwfix Select

    Because they expand?
     
  3. ejenner

    ejenner Active Member

    But only since 1998.
     
  4. Severntrent

    Severntrent Screwfix Select

    Global warming?
     
  5. ejenner

    ejenner Active Member

    There could be a connection.
     
  6. Severntrent

    Severntrent Screwfix Select

    No connections that why its called an expansion joint :)
     
  7. ejenner

    ejenner Active Member

    I'm genuinely interested in the real answer if anybody knows.

    You don't see this in old buildings and it looks so much better.
     

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