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JOINT SEALANT
STOP JOINT
REINFORCEMENT
EACH SIDE OF JOINT
GROUT FILL

ASPHALT FELT
JOINT SEALANT

CONTROL JOINT BLOCK
FIGURE 9-20

CMU control joint details.

Concrete block is often treated with paint, plaster, or clear water
repellents, particularly in climates with large amounts of rainfall or
cold weather. Many manufacturers produce colored and textured
architectural block which are integrally treated with a water-repellent
admixture so that they may be exposed to the weather without any
additional protective coating. When block treated with an integral
water-repellent admixture are used, the block manufacturer should

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