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055 - Control Joint vs Expansion Joint: Where the Cracks At?
Control joint vs expansion joint is one of those topics that trips people up because the terms sound so similar. This episode breaks down all four joint types you need to know for the ARE and the job site.
We cover expansion joints, control joints, isolation joints, and construction joints. For each one, we explain what it does, where you'll see it in real construction, and how to remember the difference on exam day.
We also give you the rebar test for telling isolation and construction joints apart, plus clear analogies so you're not just memorizing definitions.
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