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Structural expansion joint — horizontal insPIRe® S panel layout

Building structural expansion joint detail in a hall with horizontal PIR panels. Custom expansion flashing absorbing ±20 mm movement, OB-17 cover flashing, thermal insulation installed on site.

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Structural expansion joint — horizontal insPIRe® S panel layout

Junction function

Horizontal insPIRe® S expansion joint = analogous to MiWo S/CH (page 35). For buildings >60-80 m.

Critical installation aspects

  • Expansion flashing fixed on one side only.
  • 50 cm strip free of rigid fasteners.
  • Insulation loosely packed — flexible under ±20 mm.

Documentation

Technical Catalogue insPIRe S/U + GS PIR D (Gór-Stal 2025), page 34 — Expansion joint, horizontal S layout. Scale 1:5.

Components in this junction

Panel (1)
Insulation (1)
  • 05
    Site-installed thermal insulation
Flashing (2)
Fastener (2)
  • 07
    Self-drilling fastener for sandwich panels
  • 08
    Self-drilling fastener for sheet metal or 4.0×8.0 rivet
Sealant (1)
  • 06
    PES sealing tape
Element (1)
  • 02
    Steel column and rail framing per structural design