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What we do: concrete accessories

Key Joints and Crack-a-joints:

Included in our wide selection of concrete accessories are our pre-formed control joint products, being the Connolly keyjoint and Crack-a-joint.

 

Crack-a-joint :

Placed into wet concrete, Crack-A-Joint will control surface cracking, by ensuring cracking occurs along the strip as the concrete cures.

Crack-A-Joint allows you to pour more by not having to worry about bolstering… it will save you hours.

 

 

 

Crack-A-Joint with Rip-A-Strip
When Crack-A-Joint with Rip-A-Strip is used you get efficient crack control with an architectural finish. Rip-A-Strip capping prevents dust and grit penetrating the joint.

Rip-A-Strip is 6mm x 8mm and comes in a variety of colours - Grey, Sandstone, Terracotta and Black. 100% PVC UV stabilised, it will last three times longer than a conventional sealant.

Rip-A-Strip gives you a clean decorative finish. It is ideal for all concreting where controlled cracking is specified.

Crack-A-Joint Stakes
25mm wide x 250mm long Perfect for pre-setting height of Crack-A-Joint in difficult areas, such as sloping driveways or large areas. Crack-A-Joint can be used as screed rail to take levels from.

Galvabond Architectural and Engineering Specifications

  • A fluted, galvanised steel strip
  • Designed for on-ground slabs
  • Assures the controlling and reduction of surface grazing and cracking
  • Specifically designed to be placed while concrete is wet · Shape of Crack-A-Joint makes it almost impossible to be dislodged
  • Enables continuity and the maximum strength of mesh and reo steel
  • Size of Crack-A-Joint should be about ¼ depth of concrete slab.

Advantages

  • Weakens Slab
    As Crack-A-Joint is positioned in the wet concrete, it weakens the slab immediately.
  • Finish Floor Same Day
    No need to return the next day to saw cut.
  • Curing Membrane Savings
    Visqueen need not be disturbed, enabling superior curing and saving on time and Visqueen.
  • Absolutely No Wastage
  • Butts Any Given Edge
    Crack-A-Joint will butt up to any given edge - even columns.
  • Precise
    Crack-A-Joint takes the uncertainty and guess work out of precise surface controlling.
  • Rigid
    During installation, Crack-A-Joint remains rigid.
  • Clean and Quick
    Crack-A-Joint is quick, clean and there is no mess to clean up.
  • Positive Alternative
    Crack-A-Joint now give to the building industry a positive alternative to existing methods.
  • Capping
    Interlock capping available for specified fill and exposed concrete.
  • No Fill Required
    Crack-A-Joint's steel edge acts as a support for raw edge, stops unsightly fraying and chipping.