NEW Large Seismic Roof EJC: Eclipse™ System

News Posted December 18, 2020

Introducing a brand-new seismic system for large roof expansion joints, with up to 36″ nominal joint size (at ±100% movement; up to 48″ at ±50% movement), complete weatherproofing, and full multi-directional movement.

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CM, CMX, 9W, FR, LPR Extended

News Posted May 11, 2022

We have extended the sizes of CM, CMX, 9W wall, 9W roof, FR and LPR to up to 18″ at ±100% movement and up to 24″ at ±50% movement. This provides a better go-to cover solution for medium-to-large joint sizes in roofs and walls.

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JOINT SIZE: 6-15″
MOVEMENT: ±25% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Closed cell, stabilized polymer foam; Colorized silicone coating face (See Color Chart for details); Easy to install; Does not require mechanical fasteners; Conforms to joint irregularities, provided they are not sudden or extreme; Excellent mildew resistance; Excellent compression recovery; Watertight, dust-proof, airtight, sound resistant, insulated; Not based on asphaltic or bitumastic impregnation
PERFORMANCE: Meets 120 psi min. tensile strength and 250% tensile elongation per ASTM D3575; Meets 21.5lbs/in tear resistance per ASTM D624; Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Metal joint cover required

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The Complete Line of Seismic Systems

News Posted April 20, 2021

Balco recently launched standard seismic expansion joint systems and fire barriers for any and every application, perfect for the projects with seismic building codes. Every assembly is designed to accommodate large

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How to Select the Right Expansion Joint System

News Posted June 1, 2020

Expansion joint cover systems are an important part of commercial construction. They provide structures with flexibility, allowing building movement to occur safely. They also support the required traffic, withstand the

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3FRBCSW – 3 Hour

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JOINT SIZE: 0.5-6″ (2-sided silicone) and 0.5-3 (single-sided silicone)*
MOVEMENT: ±25% to ±50% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Fire-resistant barrier and water-tight seal for exterior, vertical expansion joints; Installs without mechanical fasteners; Versatilely applicable in concrete, drywall, CMU and most exterior envelope conditions; Ships in 6′ 6″ lengths; UV stable, chemically resistant, watertight, mildew resistant, dust-proof, airtight, sound resistant, insulated; Multiple silicone color options available*; Single-sided silicone face standard (fire-rated from either side), two-sided still available
PERFORMANCE: Fire resistance rating of 3 hours tested in accordance with ASTM E1966 and UL 2079; Sound transmission loss rating as high as 54 STC, 46 OITC per ASTM E90; Air leakage (L Rating) minimum of <0.01 cfm/ft2 per ASTM E 283; Passes water penetration test per ASTM E 547 and ASTM E 331; Seismic, Thermal and Wind movement tested per standard ASTM E 1399; Contributes to LEED® credits (See Tech Data sheet for additional performance data).

*Joint size availability varies slightly between products. *See Color Chart for details.

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3FRBCSF-SL – 3 Hour

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JOINT SIZE: 0.5-4″ (2-sided and single-sided silicone)*
MOVEMENT: ±25% to ±50% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Fire-resistant barrier and watertight seal for exterior, horizontal expansion joints; Installs without mechanical fasteners; Metal joint cover required for joints larger than 3″; Ships in 6′ 6″ lengths; UV stable, chemically resistant, watertight, mildew resistant, dust-proof, airtight, sound resistant, insulated; Silicone face (available in gray only); Single-sided silicone face standard, two-sided still available
PERFORMANCE: Fire resistance rating of 2-3 hours tested in accordance with ASTM E1966 and UL 2079; Sound transmission loss rating as high as 54 STC, 46 OITC per ASTM E90; Air leakage (L Rating) minimum of <0.01 cfm/ft2 per ASTM E 283; Passes water penetration test per ASTM E 547 and ASTM E 331; Seismic, Thermal and Wind movement tested per standard ASTM E 1399; Contributes to LEED® credits (See Tech Data Sheet for additional performance data).

*Joint size availability varies slightly between products. *See Color Chart for details.

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2FRBCSW – 2 Hour

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JOINT SIZE: 0.5-6″ (2-sided silicone), 0.5-4.5″ (single-sided silicone at ±25%) and 0.5-3.5 (single-sided silicone at ±50%)
MOVEMENT: ±25% to ±50% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Fire-resistant barrier and water-tight seal for exterior, vertical expansion joints; Installs without mechanical fasteners; Versatilely applicable in concrete, drywall, CMU and most exterior envelope conditions; Ships in 6′ 6″ lengths; UV stable, chemically resistant, watertight, mildew resistant, dust-proof, airtight, sound resistant, insulated; Multiple silicone color options available*; Single-sided silicone face standard (fire-rated from either side), two-sided still available
PERFORMANCE: Fire resistance rating of 2 hours tested in accordance with ASTM E1966 and UL 2079; Sound transmission loss rating as high as 54 STC, 46 OITC per ASTM E90; Air leakage (L Rating) minimum of <0.01 cfm/ft2 per ASTM E 283; Passes water penetration test per ASTM E 547 and ASTM E 331; Seismic, Thermal and Wind movement tested per standard ASTM E 1399; Contributes to LEED® credits (See Tech Data Sheet for additional performance data).

*Joint size availability varies slightly between products. *See Color Chart for details.

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2FRBCSF-SL – 2 Hour

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JOINT SIZE: 0.5-5″ (2-sided silicone), 0.5-4.5 (single-sided silicone at ±25%) and 0.5-4 (single-sided silicone at ±50%)*
MOVEMENT: ±25% to ±50% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Fire-resistant barrier and watertight seal for exterior, horizontal expansion joints; Installs without mechanical fasteners; Metal joint cover required for joints larger than 3″; Ships in 6′ 6″ lengths; UV stable, chemically resistant, watertight, mildew resistant, dust-proof, airtight, sound resistant, insulated; Silicone face (available in gray only); Single-sided silicone face standard, two-sided still available
PERFORMANCE: Fire resistance rating of 2-3 hours tested in accordance with ASTM E1966 and UL 2079; Sound transmission loss rating as high as 54 STC, 46 OITC per ASTM E90; Air leakage (L Rating) minimum of <0.01 cfm/ft2 per ASTM E 283; Passes water penetration test per ASTM E 547 and ASTM E 331; Seismic, Thermal and Wind movement tested per standard ASTM E 1399; Contributes to LEED® credits (See Tech Data Sheet for additional performance data).

*Joint size availability varies slightly between products. *See Color Chart for details.

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BCSF-SL – Pre-compressed Primary Seal

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JOINT SIZE: 0.5-8″
MOVEMENT: ±50% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Traffic-grade; Silicone face (available in gray only); Easy to install; Installs with epoxy, without mechanical fasteners; UV stable, chemically resistant, watertight, mildew resistant, dust-proof, airtight, sound resistant, insulated; Ships in 5′ lengths
PERFORMANCE: Meets 21 psi min. tensile strength per ASTM 3574; Flame spread 0 (selfextinguishing) per ASTM E84; Sound transmission loss rating as high as 50 STC, 46 OITC per ASTM E90; Air leakage (L Rating) minimum of <0.01 cfm/ft2 per ASTM E 283; Passes water penetration test per ASTM E 547 and ASTM E 331; Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian, Slow Vehicular (Up to 3″ only; larger size requires metal plate; See Load Data Sheet for details)

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