Servicing Victoria & Western Australia in the remedial, construction, and protective coatings industries.

office@awsaus.com.au 451 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132

Civil Infrastructure

Expansion joint supply, repair, and replacement

Bridge, mechanical, and building joints assessed, repaired, waterproofed, or replaced, from the first site survey to installation.

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Overview

Joints that let the structure move without damage

Concrete and steel expand and contract with temperature, load, and shrinkage. An expansion joint gives that movement somewhere to go, so stress does not build up and crack the slab. When joints dry out, leak, or break, the structure starts taking the movement instead.

We assess the structure, diagnose the problem, and recommend a joint system and budget that suits it. Damaged joints can often be repaired with Hypalon bandage systems bonded with high-performance epoxy, rather than replaced.

Expansion Joints
Federation Square
Joint types

The right joint for the movement

Foam joints

Impregnated open-cell foam, or pre-compressed closed-cell foam finished with a silicone sealant.

Best for: Walls, facades, and building junctions

Compression seals

Cellular or neoprene seals for movement under about 2.5 inches (around 60 mm).

Best for: Slabs, car parks, and podiums

Winged joints

Thermoplastic seals that work like compression seals, with wings for secure attachment.

Best for: Low-profile, secure seals

Mechanical joints

Heavy-duty assemblies for traffic. We installed the Granor system on the M5.

Best for: Roads, ramps, and bridge decks

Bridge joints

Designed for shrinkage, load, and temperature movement, so traffic crosses smoothly between bridge sections.

Best for: Bridges and overpasses

Hypalon bandage repairs

A flexible bandage sealed with high-performance epoxy over a damaged joint.

Best for: Leaking joints that do not need replacement

Projects

Joint projects

Working with AWS

What you can expect from us

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Free quotes and advice

Our free quotes and advice help you work out the right first steps for your site.

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Tailored to your site

Practical solutions tailored to your site, scope, and budget, balancing quality, programme, and cost.

3

Clear explanations

We explain why we are proposing a product and method, and we listen to what you know about the site.

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Kept up to date

Your appointed project manager keeps in touch throughout, so you know what work is happening.

Why AWS Services

Why builders and asset owners choose AWS

AWS Services was founded in 2000 by Director Carlos Abreu, who still manages operations today. Every project is backed by a team with experience across the civil, construction, and remedial sectors.

25+Years in the industry
20,000+Projects delivered
VIC & WAStates serviced
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One contractor, multiple disciplines

Remedial, civil, coatings, and construction capability under one contractor.

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25+ years in the industry

Experience gained across many sectors of the construction industry.

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Quality, programme, and cost

Practical solutions scoped to your site and budget, without compromising on safety or quality.

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Victoria and Western Australia

Head office in Mitcham, Melbourne, and a dedicated Head of Sales for Western Australia.

FAQs

Common questions

The questions we get asked most. Can’t see yours? Call 1300 665 325.

How do I know a joint has failed?

Leaks, noise when vehicles cross, broken nosings, dried-out or missing seals, and cracking in the slab nearby.

With a reinforced flashing fully adhered to both the horizontal and vertical surfaces, extending at least 100 mm up the vertical face, and sealant over an approved backer rod on vertical surfaces.

It depends on local weather, traffic, the type of structure, and its age. Regular sealing keeps out water, dirt, and debris.

Roads, bridges, car parks, paving, foundations, walls, roofs, and the junctions between separate structures, lift shafts, and stairwells.

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