EXPANSION JOINT INSTALLATION & REHABILITATION
Built for Movement. Engineered for Long-Term Performance.
Engineered solutions to manage structural movement, restore waterproofing integrity and protect the long-term performance of structures across British Columbia.
Expansion joint failure does not stay in the joint
A deteriorated sealant that looks like a localized maintenance issue may be a sign that the full joint assembly is beginning to fail.
Water passing through the joint can reach reinforcing steel and initiate corrosion long before damage becomes visible.
Movement that is no longer properly accommodated can place uneven stress on adjacent slabs, decks and concrete elements.
In parkades and traffic decks, a failed expansion joint system can become an entry point for chloride exposure, turning a maintenance issue into a larger structural repair.
These are not just joint problems.
They are waterproofing, structural performance and lifecycle cost problems. They need a contractor who evaluates the joint and surrounding structure before recommending the nearest repair.
Water passing through the joint can reach reinforcing steel and initiate corrosion long before damage becomes visible.
Movement that is no longer properly accommodated can place uneven stress on adjacent slabs, decks and concrete elements.
In parkades and traffic decks, a failed expansion joint system can become an entry point for chloride exposure, turning a maintenance issue into a larger structural repair.
These are not just joint problems.
They are waterproofing, structural performance and lifecycle cost problems. They need a contractor who evaluates the joint and surrounding structure before recommending the nearest repair.
Protect the Structure Beyond the Joint
Expansion joint rehabilitation can restore movement capacity and waterproofing performance before deterioration spreads into the surrounding concrete and structural systems.
Whether you are dealing with failed sealant, a deteriorated preformed assembly, a high-movement traffic deck or a system that has reached the end of its service life, Retro specifies the solution around your structure’s actual movement, exposure and load requirements.
Whether you are dealing with failed sealant, a deteriorated preformed assembly, a high-movement traffic deck or a system that has reached the end of its service life, Retro specifies the solution around your structure’s actual movement, exposure and load requirements.
Expansion Joint Solutions
We provide installation, replacement and rehabilitation services tailored to the movement requirements, exposure conditions and performance demands of each structure.
New structures or rehabilitated decks that need a complete joint system
Retro installs preformed, cast-in-place and traffic-bearing expansion joint systems designed around the conditions of the structure rather than a standard product application.
Existing joints that are leaking, deteriorated or no longer accommodating movement
Retro removes failed joint assemblies and replaces them with engineered systems that restore movement capacity and waterproofing performance.
Joint assemblies with failed seals or incomplete waterproofing
Elastomeric sealants and flexible membranes maintain a watertight connection while allowing the joint to move as intended.
Traffic decks and structures exposed to significant or complex movement
Heavy-duty joint systems are specified for demanding applications where movement, traffic loads and watertight performance must be managed together.
Trusted on Major Projects Across British Columbia
We’ve completed work on some of the region’s most complex structures, including:
OAKRIDGE CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT
Canada's Largest Expansion Project
Oakridge required Retro to deliver specialized work across parkades, podiums, retail spaces, transit interfaces, ramps, loading areas and towers, each with different structural and performance requirements.
$16.9M
In project scope
5,000 ft
Expansion joint systems
5 Years
With zero closures
Industries we serve
Retro delivers expansion joint installation, replacement and rehabilitation across commercial, residential, institutional and infrastructure assets throughout British Columbia.
Parking structures and parkades
Expansion joint failure can allow water and chlorides into the surrounding deck system. Retro addresses the joint, adjacent concrete and waterproofing as one coordinated rehabilitation scope.
Commercial and mixed-use buildings
Retro coordinates joint rehabilitation around tenants, customers and building operations so the asset can remain functional during construction.
Strata and multi-residential buildings
Joint replacement in residential buildings requires careful coordination with property managers, strata councils and residents.
Infrastructure and institutional facilities
Public and institutional structures require joint systems that meet demanding movement, safety and operational requirements.
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Why Choose Retro for Expansion Joint Rehabilitation
Retro was built for repair scopes where a failed component can affect the performance of the larger structure.
For more than 35 years, we have worked alongside engineers, consultants, asset managers and property owners across British Columbia who needed a contractor that could assess accurately, specify appropriately and execute without unnecessary disruption.
Our approach is diagnostic-first because expansion joint performance depends on more than replacing the visible seal. It depends on understanding movement, exposure, adjacent materials and the waterproofing system as a whole.
When the joint problem is complex and the consequences of getting it wrong are significant, Retro brings the specialist experience the project requires.
For more than 35 years, we have worked alongside engineers, consultants, asset managers and property owners across British Columbia who needed a contractor that could assess accurately, specify appropriately and execute without unnecessary disruption.
Our approach is diagnostic-first because expansion joint performance depends on more than replacing the visible seal. It depends on understanding movement, exposure, adjacent materials and the waterproofing system as a whole.
When the joint problem is complex and the consequences of getting it wrong are significant, Retro brings the specialist experience the project requires.
36+ Years of Local Resillience
Retro has been restoring BC structures since the late 1980s. Decades of experience means faster diagnosis, fewer surprises, and specs built for BC's climate and conditions.
9,455+ Restoration Projects Completed
In specialty contracting, experience is the ultimate risk-mitigator. If it’s a concrete or structural challenge, we’ve seen it, solved it, and warrantied it.
Surgical Accuracy, Zero Disruption
We specialize in high-traffic, live environments (stadiums, transit, occupied residential). We plan meticulously so your operations never stop.
Questions we hear before expansion joint work begins
The condition of the sealant alone does not determine the repair. Failed sealant may result from movement beyond the system’s capacity, substrate deterioration or waterproofing breakdown.
Retro evaluates the full joint assembly before recommending resealing or replacement.
Retro evaluates the full joint assembly before recommending resealing or replacement.
Yes. Most Retro expansion joint projects take place in active buildings and operational facilities. We phase and sequence the work around occupancy and communicate temporary access restrictions in advance.
Damage to the surrounding concrete can result from prolonged water infiltration, seismic or thermal movement, excessive wear or a joint system that is not suited to the structure’s movement demands.
We evaluate the adjacent concrete and substrates as part of the assessment and include any required concrete repairs in the rehabilitation scope.
We evaluate the adjacent concrete and substrates as part of the assessment and include any required concrete repairs in the rehabilitation scope.
A properly specified and installed high-performance joint system can provide decades of service. Its performance depends on selecting a system suited to the structure’s movement and exposure conditions and installing it correctly.
Yes, provided the condition and configuration of the existing waterproofing allow for a reliable connection. Waterproofing integration is reviewed as part of the assessment and system-selection process.
We divide the work into phases, maintain access wherever possible and coordinate closures or traffic changes with the property or facility management team.
Yes. We coordinate system selection, specifications and installation requirements with your consultant or engineer of record.
Timing depends on joint length, system type, substrate repairs, access and occupancy constraints. Retro develops a phased schedule during scoping so you understand the anticipated timeline before work begins.
We document the conditions, communicate them to the client and consultant and present any required scope adjustment before proceeding.
The first step is a site consultation. Retro reviews the joint system and surrounding structure to determine what is failing and what the structure needs before recommending a scope.