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SEALANTS 5.13
FIGURE 5.14 Thin sealant joint details require bond breaker tape for proper installation.
FIGURE 5.15 If bond breaker tape is not as wide as joint, three-
sided adhesion will occur.
FIGURE 5.16 If bond breaker tape overlaps sides of joints,
improper adhesion will occur.
problems associated with joint sealing. All too often, designers depend on single joint appli-
cation to act as a barrier system against water infiltration. While sealant products have the
necessary performance capabilities to act successfully in a special joint design, the condi-
tions encountered in field applications often prevent sealants from performing as intended.
In most cases, considering the relative costs involved and the protection provided, joints
should be detailed to receive “belt and suspenders” protection through some form of dual
sealing or protection against water infiltration. This can be accomplished by designing a
