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Old 10-25-2008, 02:19 PM   #1
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Rubber Expansion Joint?

Hi all I need some help . I have some concrete flat work and some curbing that needs expansion joint . I want to cut the joint and add Rubber sealer that matches the concrete color but i don't know what the stuff is called Its like a silicon and come in large tubs. Any one have a name for me

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Old 10-25-2008, 02:30 PM   #2
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Re: Rubber Expansion Joint?

Sonneborne SL1 is one, there are many. I would suggest a polyurethane not a silicone, though.
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Old 10-25-2008, 04:43 PM   #3
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Re: Rubber Expansion Joint?

Read my post here. And as mentioned before if you use another brand, make sure it is a polyurethane

http://www.contractortalk.com/f83/expansion-joint-repair-41561/

http://www.sikaconstruction.com/fs-c...lex1CSL-us.pdf
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Why would you use polyu and not silicone?
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Thanks guy your the best . I have some joint filler coming in the mail
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