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3. Lightweight prefabrication
The study of joint sealing in lightweight prefabrication covers a wide variety of joint types. Here, we present just a few examples. For more detailed information, please refer to specialized literature (cf. ).
Generally speaking, the SNJF's professional rules and DTU 44-1 specify the sealants suitable for light prefabrication and the corresponding dimensions. These documents only deal with expansion joints less than 30 mm wide (table
2
). The professional rules also specify that flashing joints (
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Standards NF EN ISO
- Building construction – Joint sealants – Determination of dimensional stability. P85-502 - NF EN ISO 10563 - 03-1998
- Building construction – Mastics – Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties under sustained tension after immersion in water and after heat treatment. P85-517 -...
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