Expansion Joints Aren’t One‑Size‑Fits‑All: How Location Shapes Design
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Why Expansion Joints Matter: Nystrom Role in Denver’s Legacy Building
Movement Is a Design Reality
Denver may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of seismic activity, but movement is a fact of life in every building envelope. From thermal expansion to wind drift and seismic shifts, these forces can compromise structural integrity if not properly managed. For the Legacy Building at the National Western Center, this reality shaped the design process from day one.
How Nystrom Expansion Joint Systems Support Data Centers
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Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute: Fall Meeting Recap and Industry Updates
The 2025 Fall Technical Meeting of the Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration (SWR) Institute was held on October 5–7 in Boston. This annual event brings together top professionals and companies from across the industry to meet, network, learn, collaborate and have some fun together.
Expansion Joint Fire Barriers: Essential for Building Safety and Code Compliance
Fire protection is a critical part of any building design and expansion joint fire barriers play an essential role in that system. Architects must integrate these barriers to ensure occupancy safety and comply with modern construction codes.
Seismic Expansion Joints and Multi-Directional Movement: Design Considerations
One fundamental fact in construction is that the ground is always shifting. Modern architecture is designed to adapt and move along with these changes — that’s where seismic expansion joints enter the picture.
Best Practices for Parking Deck Expansion Joints: Installation, Maintenance and Winter Care
Day in and day out, parking structures battle traffic, weather and wear. Keeping them strong and secure requires a layered defense — beginning with thoughtful design and extending through waterproofing, deck coatings and well-maintained expansion joint covers and seals.
Expansion Joint Systems for Stadiums and Large Venues: Built for the Big Stage
When it comes to stadium design, expansion joints are essential. These massive, high-traffic structures endure constant stress from weight, weather and movement. Expansion joint covers and seals used in stadium applications are designed to absorb those forces, stand up to heavy foot traffic and help safeguard tens of thousands of people at once.
Roof Expansion Joints: Solutions for Weatherproofing and Movement
Roof expansion joints are essential to any roofing system, designed to absorb movement from thermal shifts, seismic activity and structural settling.
Safeguarding The Building Envelope: The Role of Expansion Joints in Exterior Systems
Expansion joints aren’t just a building necessity — they’re a design superpower. When used strategically, they become one of the most powerful tools architects and builders have for ensuring both resilience and performance in the building envelope.