Want to know about expansion joints and the benefits of having them in your concrete?

The focus of this two-part article will be on exploring the benefits of expansion joints and how the professionals at Alpha Concrete Cutting can help.

What Are Expansion Joints?

Expansion joints are cuts purposely made when using concrete for construction purposes. They are usually completed before or soon after concrete has been laid. They are especially useful if concrete has been poured across multiple areas or in the fortification of walls.

Benefits of Expansion Joints in Concrete

There are several reasons you may wish to include expansion joints in your concrete. Here we’ll go through some of the most common:

Maintains Compliance

When building in Queensland, there are many rules and regulations you must follow in order to maintain compliance. One way to do this when using concrete is by installing expansion joints or cuts.

Improves Load Bearing Capacity

If you want to improve the load bearing capacity of your freshly poured concrete, the best way to do so is by adding expansion joints. This is especially important if you want your concrete to hold “dead” weight.

Maximises Structural Integrity

In addition to improving your load bearing capacity, expansion joints are also recommended if you want to reinforce your concrete and maximise its structural integrity to allow for even weight distribution in larger slabs.

Durability & Longevity

Concrete is known for its durability but the addition of expansion cuts can add to its longevity. This means it will last longer and more easily withstand its environmental impacts.

Manages Seismic Activity

While it’s not something we have to worry about too much in Queensland, earthquakes are always a risk. But expansion joints in concrete will mean your concrete is able to stand up to any seismic activity it may experience (more so than if it didn’t have such cuts, that is).

Aesthetic Appeal

When completed correctly and by professionals who know what they’re doing (such as the experts we have on staff at Alpha Concrete Cutting), you will find that even expansion cuts will make your concrete more aesthetically appealing.

How Alpha Concrete Cutting Can Help

At Alpha Concrete Cutting, we’re the experts when it comes to your concrete cutting requirements. As a full service business, our team members specialise in wall sawing, concrete scanning, hand sawing, soff and expansion cuts and more.

To find out more about our expertise in a range of concrete cutting services, contact the team at Alpha Concrete Cutting today.