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Report R 178 Sealant joints in the external envelope of buildings: a guide to design, specification and construction

Publication Year

1998

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Gives guidance for the sealing of joints in the building envelope using sealant systems, wet applied sealants and sealing strips. The topics covered include function and requirements of sealant joints; sealant selection; joint design; construction details and installation. The report emphasises the need for an iterative process of sealant selection, joint design and joint spacing and identifies the role played by different parties in the design and construction teams. Detailed information is provided on: causes and magnitudes of movement at sealant joints, forms of building envelope construction, performance of generic types of sealant, selection of sealant systems, environmental issues, health and safety issues, design and spacing of joints, sealant joints in multi-layered walls, typical construction details and site practice.

ISBN

9780860174806

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CIRIA

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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