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Sealed joints in the external
envelope of buildings
Details
| Researcher: |
Stephen Ledbetter |
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| Funded: |
DoE 50%, industry 50% |
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| Value to CWCT: |
£40,000 |
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| Lead partner: |
CIRIA |
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| Status: |
Completed |
Objectives:
To write a guide to the sealing
of the building envelope using wet applied sealants or sealant tapes.
The final report comprises:
Section 1 - The
function, requirements and building components of sealed joints.
Section 2 - Materials used
to seal joints.
Section 3 - Principles of
design of joints with sealants.
Section 4 - Construction
details.
Section 5 - Installation.
Outputs:
Ledbetter, S. R., Hurley,
S. and Sheehan, A. (1998).
Sealant joints in the
external envelope of buildings: a guide on design, specification and construction.
CIRIA R178, p. 195, CIRIA
ISBN 0 86017 480 8
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