FERREX control joint bead: section drawing with depth D and view of the bead between mesh wings
Plaster depths
13, 21 mm
Lengths
2700, 3000 mm
Materials
Galvanised, stainless
Per box
25

Overview

Control joint beads provide for movement, accommodating expansion and contraction caused by initial stucco shrinkage and minor thermal movement.

ApplicationMovement joints in render and plaster.

  • Galvanised for internal use, stainless steel for external use.

Specifications

Control Joint Beads specifications
ReferenceLength (mm)Plaster depth (mm)MaterialQty per box
FCJ 132700/300013Galvanised steel25
FCJ 212700/300021Galvanised steel25
FCJ 13 S2700/300013Stainless steel25
FCJ 21 S2700/300021Stainless steel25

Other sizes available on request.

Source: Expanded Mesh & Metal Products catalogue, page 9 (PDF, opens in a new tab), Expanded Mesh & Metal Products catalogue, page 40 (PDF, opens in a new tab)

Installation

Materials and standards

Manufactured to
BS EN 13658-1 & 2:2005 (formerly BS 6452: Part 1:1984), ASTM C1047
Galvanised steel
BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991), coating Z180 to Z275, ASTM A653/A653M
Stainless steel
BS EN 10088-2:2005, grades 304, 316, 316L; ASTM A240/A240M; ASTM A666

Standards are shown as listed in the FERREX catalogues. Request current test and compliance documents for your specification.

Downloads

Expanded Mesh & Metal Products

Control Joint Beads appears on page 9.

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