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    Compressible foam joint packing strip

    • Range of widths available to suit a variety of expansion joints
    • Compressible foam – easily cut to length
    • Reduces cost/volume of Joint filler required

    Enables deep joints to be filled to a consistent depth with Jointex compounds without waste or loss of material.

    Available in 15mm, 20mm and 30mm diameters.

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    Crackfiller EP100

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