Strip Seal: What is the preferred upturn configuration when not specified?

Steelflex® Strip Seal Expansion Joint Systems have provided superior watertight performance and longevity over bolt-down, segmental bonded and pourable expansion joint systems.

Answer: The preferred upturn configuration of 45⁰ to 60⁰ is ideal for the vertical miter when terminating at a barrier or sidewalk. The vertical dimension above the gutterline should be approximately 6 inches.

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Since the early 1960s The D.S. Brown Company has provided expansion joint systems and structural bearing assemblies for bridges around the globe. Bridge expansion joint systems are directly exposed to vehicular wheel loads and, therefore, must resist dynamic forces causing fatigue and wear. In addition, these expansion joint systems must remain watertight to protect the bridge superstructure and substructure from corrosion.