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When it comes to modern construction, every detail matters—especially the ones you rarely see. Expansion joint covers may not be the star of a building’s design, but they play a vital role in ensuring safety, durability, and visual continuity. At Heard Group, we engineer expansion joint covers that combine performance

In modern construction, floor expansion joint systems are no longer just hidden functional elements—they’re crucial design components that deliver safety, longevity, and peace of mind. At Heard Group, we design systems that seamlessly handle movement while meeting aesthetic, functional, and environmental demands. 1. Why Floor Expansion Joints Matter More Than

Designing and installing mechanical expansion joints can be quite complex due to several challenges. Some of the key issues are: Floor Joint Design Challenges Accurate Placement: Determining the precise locations for floor joints is crucial. Incorrect placement can lead to structural issues and ineffective stress relief1. Material Selection: Choosing the

Using expansion joint covers protects the structural integrity of a building or multi-storey carpark, while allowing for necessary thermal and environmental movement. An expansion joint cover is a component used to bridge the gap created by an expansion joint in a building or structure. They are designed to accommodate the

Expansion joints, also known as movement joints or permanent movement joints, are essential components in various construction projects. They are designed to absorb the stress caused by temperature-induced expansion and contraction, vibrations, and other movements in building materials. This post delves into what expansion joints are, their purpose, types, and

Our sister company, Australian Bridge Products is offering training sessions on how to correctly install its bridge expansion joint products. ABP offers complimentary, hands-on, step by step training sessions to guide you through the correct installation of our bridge expansion joint products. By the end of the training, you will

Our sister company, Australian Bridge Products’ BJXA Bridge Expansion Joint has achieved ‘Australian Made’ certification and now proudly showcases the green and gold kangaroo logo. It is said that it takes a village to raise a child; similarly, it takes a network of incredible and supportive individuals to produce high-quality

Congratulations to our sister company, Australian Bridge Products who have attained their Australian Made and Owned certification for their bridge expansion joint products. Australian Bridge Products manufacture bridge expansion joint products for the civil infrastructure industry on the Gold Coast, Queensland.  All of their bridge expansion joint products are manufactured

We’re proud to have supplied our Medium Duty Floor Expansion Joint System to a major Aussie retailer. Taking up residence in the downsized David Jones at Westfield Carindale, is a brand new Kmart, where you can see our Medium Duty Floor Expansion Joints installed into a vinyl floor. Kmart has