What are expansion joints, one may ask?
They are devices that have a minimum of one airtight chamber or bellow to absorb any movement, noise, stress, noise and vibration while protecting pipe or duct fittings. These joints also allow any rigid mounting of pipes in restricted areas and do away with any complicated methods of keeping you from changing your piping. These joints are often made of rubber or plastic and can be used in a variety of sizes that can accommodate different pipe widths and duct sizes. Over time, any number and kinds of elements can damage your piping. Take thermal expansion and contraction for instance. This, coupled with minimal shifting or vibrations, can cause you expensive repairs. When the environment around the piping shifts, the size of the piping will also change proportionately. This may be very minimal, but in a continuum of piping, it will cause much movement and bending of pipes. Thanks to expansion joints, the sections most at riskthe jointsare saved from movement and bending. In some cases,
