Safer dustless method for installing a precompressed expansion joint sealing system

A safer, dustless method for installing a precompressed expansion joint sealing system, the method comprising:

• locating a first substrate and a second substrate, the second substrate arranged coplanar with the first substrate and being spaced therefrom by a gap formed between opposing surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate;
• preparing the opposing surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate without mechanically grinding, abrading or scraping by wiping the opposing surfaces with a solvent leaving any surface deformations and residue;
• applying a mounting band of a liquid sealant to the opposing surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate;
• disposing a precompressed expansion joint sealing system in the gap by locating the expansion joint sealing system in a position between the opposing surfaces and at least in one of proximity to or within the mounting band of the liquid sealant applied to the opposing surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate;
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• maintaining the precompressed expansion joint sealing system in the position in the gap until the precompressed expansion joint sealing system expands outwardly toward the opposing surfaces, embeds within the mounting band of sealant and secures the expansion joint sealing system in the position between opposing surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate.