Joints, according to RSV 13.543 and worksheet Nr. 5, may only be formed if asphalt materials with different qualities are being connected and if asphalt is being connected to installations. For example, the installation of a new surface layer in a partially milled wearing course or of the wearing course to curbstones or gullies. Alongside "cutting and pouring," the use of bitumen joint tapes has proved to be of value in creating joint connections: