It s quite common to see controlled breaks in concrete and those are usually expansion joints.
Tile expansion joint detail.
Possibly the best type of expansion joint material that can be used is a flexible silicone e g.
It allows for movement in the tile.
Expansion joints are created in the concrete to compensate for excessive expansion due primarily to temperature changes in the concrete.
Schluter systems prefabricated movement joint profiles protect tile edges and prevent sound bridges and surface water penetration resulting in a permanent maintenance free installation.
Recognizing that tile is a facade movement joints are needed to eliminate stresses that can occur between the substrate and the tile due to differing amounts of expansion and contraction.
As the concrete cures it generally shrinks.
An expansion joint is in the substrate for instance in concrete.
The tcna handbook recommends allowing for expansion and contraction in every tile installation.
The sealant used in expansion joints should achieve a minimum shore a hardness of 35.
Joints in the tile assembly will result in callbacks and expensive repairs as well as the subsequent installation of movement joints.
Architectural resources and product information for floor to floor expansion joints including cad drawings specs bim 3d models brochures and more free to download.
Latasil or urethane sealant placed over a closed cell foam backer rod.
Where should movement joints be placed.
A movement joint is in the tile only.