TL;DR
Expansion joint filler is the compressible material placed in the gap between concrete sections — asphalt-impregnated fiberboard, closed-cell foam backer, or cork — that keeps the joint open and debris-free while allowing the slabs to push and pull. In finished work it is recessed and capped with self-leveling polyurethane or silicone sealant to shed water.
What it means
Expansion joint filler is the compressible material placed in the gap between concrete sections — asphalt-impregnated fiberboard, closed-cell foam backer, or cork — that keeps the joint open and debris-free while allowing the slabs to push and pull. In finished work it is recessed and capped with self-leveling polyurethane or silicone sealant to shed water. Replacing rotted fiberboard and resealing is a standard repair on driveways and pool decks where water entering the joint erodes the base or feeds frost heave.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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