ISO 2444-1988 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 2444:1988 — Joints in building — Vocabulary. This second-edition International Standard defines terms used to describe joints in buildings, their constituent parts and the design of joints in building construction; it cancels and replaces ISO 2444:1974.

Abstract

ISO 2444:1988 provides concise definitions and examples of terminology relating to building joints, jointing materials and joint components to promote consistent use of terms across standards, specifications and construction documentation. The edition constitutes a minor revision of the 1974 edition.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (reference lifecycle: withdrawn from sale and superseded by a later vocabulary standard).
• Publication date: 15 December 1988.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.91 (Construction materials and building — vocabularies) and 91.060.99.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (second edition, 1988) — cancels ISO 2444:1974.
• Number of pages: 3 pages.

(General information above is drawn from ISO bibliographic records and national standards catalogues.)

Scope

Defines terms and gives examples for joints in building construction, including definitions for 'joint', 'jointing material', 'jointing profile', 'joint component' and related expressions. The standard is intended to establish a common vocabulary for designers, specifiers, manufacturers and standards writers dealing with building joints and their design.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions for common joint-related terms used in building construction.
• Classification of joint elements: jointing materials, profiles and prefabricated components.
• Short illustrative examples to clarify term usage in practice.
• Guidance to ensure consistent terminology across product standards, specifications and drawings (non‑normative explanatory notes and examples).

Typical use and users

Used by architects, structural and façade engineers, specification writers, building product manufacturers, standards developers and technical libraries to harmonize terminology in documentation, product data sheets and standards referencing building joints. It served as a concise vocabulary reference rather than a design or performance specification.

Related standards

ISO 2444:1988 replaced ISO 2444:1974 (its first edition) and has subsequently been superseded by broader building vocabulary standards — notably ISO 6707-1 (Buildings and civil engineering works — Vocabulary — Part 1: General terms), which consolidated and updated building and civil-engineering vocabulary. Users should consult the current edition of ISO 6707-1 for the up-to-date vocabulary.

Keywords

building joints, jointing material, joint profile, joint component, vocabulary, construction terminology, ISO 2444.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 2444:1988 is an ISO vocabulary standard titled "Joints in building — Vocabulary" (second edition, published 15 December 1988) that defines terms used to describe building joints and their components.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions and short examples for terms such as joint, jointing material, jointing profile and component parts of joints in building construction; it is intended to harmonize terminology rather than set design or performance requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Architects, engineers, specification authors, product manufacturers, standards developers and librarians use this type of vocabulary standard to ensure consistent term usage in standards, specifications and technical documentation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 2444:1988 has been withdrawn and superseded by later consolidated vocabulary standards (see ISO 6707-1); users should refer to the current edition of ISO 6707-1 for up-to-date building vocabulary.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of ISO's building and construction vocabulary work (originally produced by ISO/TC 59 and its subcommittee ISO/TC 59/SC 2). The content has since been folded into broader vocabulary standards (for example ISO 6707 series).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords include "joints", "jointing material", "joint profile", "joint component", "vocabulary", "construction terminology" and "building joints".