What Happens If You Don't Put Expansion Joints in Concrete?

Oct 16, 2026
Urban Foraging
By Alexander Ross
7 min read

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A practical limit between expansion joints for TFR is in the range of 100' to 200', when these roofs are attached to light gage cold- formed purlins. Standing seam roofs are limited by the range of the sliding clips. Depending on the manufacturer, it is in the range of 150' to 200'.

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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