Building Joint Design

PL:BECS provides detailed recommendations for design of joints in exterior claddings.

Integrated familiarity with the dynamic natures of different structural and envelope systems and behaviors of typical construction materials allows PL:BECS to provide highly specific recommendations for locations and designs of various joint systems, such as seismic joints, expansion joints, control joints, construction joints, and similar articulations.

PL:BECS has comprehensive fluency related to all aspects of joint design, including placement, determination of probable joint movement, and all related materials, including joint sealants of silicone, polyurethane, butyl, polysulfide, and other compositions, expanding foam tapes, expanding sealants, water-stops, backer rods, and all related products.

PL:BECS has provided lectures addressing joint design to various construction-industry firms and professionals, and offers such lectures as part of its services. Lectures discuss various sealant joint materials, but more importantly, also cover fundamental joint design considerations.