Expansion band according to DIN EN 62561-2, for guiding the foundation earthing system in extended foundations (multiple sections) through the expansion joints, without having to lead the earthing system out of the base plate. The expansion band is concreted into the base plate so that the polystyrene block is in one section and the other end can be loosely continued in the next section. Version with stainless steel bands in the polystyrene block.