The
common misperception is that movement joints are not aesthetically
pleasing and for this reason, albeit detrimental, they are sometimes
excluded from the specification for tile and stone installations.
A
lack of movement joints, can be a contributing factor to many
different types of failure. Furthermore, if you do not include
movement joints in the specification, liability for any resulting
problems could fall to the architect, even if the problem doesn’t
directly relate to a lack of movement joints, as it’s the
architect’s responsibility to specify the type of joint and
location of them.
The
Schlüter-DILEX range of movement joints offer complete protection
and are available to specifiers in a wide selection of materials,
colours, and movement capability. The variety of the range allows the
movement joints to blend in with, and be subtly incorporated into any
design, thus maintaining the aesthetical appearance.
Through
our movement joint CPD you will gain the knowledge and confidence in
specifying appropriate movement joints and uncoupling membranes to
counteract stresses in the substrate such as drying shrinkage,
deflection and thermal movement to prevent cracked tiles, stone and
joints etc.
The
CPD covers points such as:
- What
are movement joints and why should we use them?
- Where
to locate movement joints and how to specify the right ones for
specific applications?
- Underfloor
Heating and Movement Joints
- What
is uncoupling and what are the features of modern uncoupling
membranes?
-
The multi functions of
modern uncoupling membranes
- What
type of movement joint, where should they be used and what is the
best practice for installation?
- Other
factors to consider for specification such as costs and
environmental issues.
Find
out more by hosting the CPD seminar ‘Movement Joints and Uncoupling
Membranes for Tile and Stone Coverings’ at your architectural
practice, email: training@schluter.co.uk or call 01530 813396
