Patent ID: 9068343
Filing Date: 2015-06-30
Classification: A01M,A01N,B32B,E04B

Abstract:
1. A construction element capable of forming an expansion joint, the construction element comprising a polymeric foam containing at least one insecticide substantially distributed throughout the polymeric foam; wherein the polymeric foam has a cell size of approximately 0.5 to 2 mm; and wherein on at least one outer surface of the construction element there is a water resistant adhesive attached thereto and a removable cover releasably attached to the adhesive whereby the removable cover is adapted to be removed upon application of the construction element; wherein the construction element acts as a physical and chemical barrier to impede the ingress of insects into a structure; wherein the polymeric foam has a compression set at 22 hours of less than 6%; wherein the polymeric foam is closed cell polymeric foam; wherein the polymeric foam is manufactured at a temperature of less than 180° C. and is prepared primarily from a blend of a crosslinked polyethylene and a low melting ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer; and wherein the polymeric foam has a density of between 23 to 28 kg/m