# Poor Detailing of Expansion Joints on Facades ### Issue Image: ![[Pasted image 20250113180329.png]] ## Issue Description: - The location of expansion joints is frequently omitted from Architectural Elevations. - This is a good resource explaining how the detailing should work: - [Expansion Joint Detailing Tiling](https://www.latham-australia.com/neoprene-x-pansion-loc-tile-strip-design-criteria) - [Expansion Joint Detailing Facade](https://www.gobrick.com/docs/default-source/read-research-documents/technicalnotes/18a-accommodating-expansion-of-brickwork.pdf?sfvrsn=0) - If you are unsure how to document these, see if you can find someone to help you. ## Actions to Prevent this Issue: - [ ] Architect shall document expansion joints on the façade on the External Elevations for the building. - [ ] Façade Engineer shall check the Detailing of the Facade's expansion joints. ## Source