A joint filler for use in joints between structural elements comprising: at least one layer of a substantially non-compressible, moisture blocking material; at least two layers of a compressible and resilient, moisture blocking material, each layer being in surface to surface contact with a layer of non-compressible material; the layers of material are combined to form a strip of interleaved compressible and non-compressible layers, and in an uncompressed state thicker than a joint.
This is a file wrapper continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 08/402,316 filed Mar. 10, 1995, now abandoned, which is a file wrapper continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 08/158,805 filed Nov. 24, 1993, now abandoned, which, in turn, is a file wrapper continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 07/719,672 filed Jun. 21, 1991, now abandoned which, in turn is a file wrapper continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 07/510,059 filed Apr. 17, 1990 now abandoned.
A joint seal for use in joints that may be exposed to water comprises at least one layer of a compressible impregnated open cell foam. On at least a portion of the surface of the compressible foam there is positioned a hydrophilic material.
A system for sealing joints in roadways wherein nose plates are attached to each side of the joint to form a gap between the nose plates. A lower seal element is located in the gap between the nose plates. A vapor barrier is provided that extends between the top portions of the two nose plates. The vapor barrier includes edges that are attached to the tops of the nose plates utilizing anchor caps. An upper seal may be included that is located on top of the lower seal element. The upper seal is formed by applying a liquid sealant over the lower seal element and vapor barrier or by installing a preformed gasket that is anchored to the nose plates using the anchor caps.
