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Polyethylene Expansion Joint Filler

10 mm × 25 m foam rolls for concrete isolation joints.

Closed-cell IXPE or XPE foam, supplied as plain or adhesive-backed rolls. Select the strip width, backing and optional tear-off edge for your joint detail.

Foam thickness
10 mm
Roll length
25 m
Strip widths
50 to 300 mm
Optional tear-off strip
10 mm

Choose the roll construction

The foam, adhesive backing and tear-off strip are separate selections. Specify each when ordering.

Optional tear-off strip and adhesive backing Illustration of a foam strip with a partial cut ten millimetres below its top edge. The upper strip can be removed to leave a sealant recess. An optional adhesive layer is shown along one face. This is a schematic, not a scaled product section. Tear-off strip Optional top edge 10 mm Partial cut Adhesive Optional backing PE foam IXPE or XPE
Schematic of the optional construction. Not to scale; the cut and adhesive layer are shown for identification.
Plain foam
Supplied without adhesive. The strip is secured in position on site before the adjacent concrete is placed.
Adhesive-backed foam
An adhesive layer supports positioning against the adjoining surface. Specify the fixing surface and whether a release liner is required.
Linerless roll option
An adhesive-backed roll supplied without separate release paper. Linerless does not mean non-adhesive.
10 mm tear-off strip
A partial cut allows the top strip to be removed to leave a recess for joint sealant. Also called a zip strip.

Sizes & specifications

Dimensions are stated as thickness × strip width × roll length.

Expansion joint foam roll specifications
Material Cross-linked polyethylene: IXPE or XPE
Cell structure Closed cell
Foam thickness 10 mm
Roll length 25 m
Strip widths 50 / 70 / 75 / 100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 300 mm
Backing Plain or adhesive backed; linerless option available
Tear-off strip Optional 10 mm top strip
Close-up of black polyethylene foam strip unwound from a roll

Read the dimensions

10 mm × 100 mm × 25 m

10 mm
Foam thickness across the joint gap
100 mm
Strip width, or filler height in a vertical joint
25 m
Length of material in the roll

Working to a performance specification?

Send the required compression, recovery and water-absorption criteria with the test methods. For adhesive-backed rolls, include the fixing surface and installation conditions so the material and backing can be reviewed against your requirements.

Concrete isolation joints

A compressible filler separates adjoining surfaces at the joint positions shown in the construction drawing.

Slab-to-wall joints
Between a new concrete slab and an existing wall or building perimeter.
Columns & posts
Around columns and posts where the slab must be separated from the adjoining element.
Footpaths & driveways
At specified isolation or expansion joints in pedestrian paving and concrete driveways.
Adjoining concrete & kerbs
Along existing concrete edges and kerbs where the design calls for a compressible filler.
Typical concrete isolation joint A vertical foam strip separates a wall from a concrete slab. Foam thickness spans the gap, and strip height runs vertically. A recess for sealant is shown at the top where specified. Sealant recess where specified Wall / existing edge Concrete slab PE foam filler Thickness = joint gap Width = filler height
Typical arrangement, not to scale. Joint geometry, sealant depth and bond-breaking detail follow the project specification.

Position, pour, remove the top strip

  1. Position the filler. Cut to length and secure against the adjoining surface before placing concrete.
  2. Keep the top edge aligned. Position the strip to the level shown in the joint detail.
  3. Form the sealant recess. Where sealing is specified, remove the tear-off strip after the concrete has set and follow the sealant supplier’s instructions.

The 10 mm tear-off option does not set a universal sealant depth. The filler alone is not a waterproof joint system or a substitute for a specified saw-cut joint.

Processing & bulk supply

For construction-material distributors and foam converters. Supply can be arranged as slit rolls or prepared strips.

Width slitting
Rolls slit to the required strip width.
Partial cutting
A defined cut for the removable top strip.
Adhesive lamination
Backing selected for the installation surface.
Cutting to length
Prepared lengths for the required joint detail.

What to include in your enquiry

Material, thickness, strip width, roll length, backing / liner, tear-off detail, quantity and delivery destination. Add a drawing or current sample reference where available.

Samples, packing & lead time

Sample preparation, MOQ, packing and production lead time are confirmed for the selected construction and quantity.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the foam IXPE or XPE?

Both material options are available. IXPE is irradiation-crosslinked polyethylene; XPE refers here to chemically crosslinked polyethylene. State the required type when ordering.

Are 70 mm and 75 mm widths both available?

Yes. They are separate width options. The listed widths are 50, 70, 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250 and 300 mm, with 10 mm foam thickness and 25 m roll length.

Does linerless foam have adhesive?

Yes. Linerless describes an adhesive-backed roll without separate release paper. Plain foam has no adhesive layer.

Does every roll include a tear-off strip?

The 10 mm tear-off strip is an option. Include it in the order specification when the joint detail requires a removable top section.

Can I request a different size or a matching sample?

Send the exact dimensions, construction and quantity, or a current sample reference. Additional sizes and sample preparation are reviewed before quotation. Metric and imperial sizes should be stated explicitly.

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