2 Backer Rod

2 in 50 mm feet per package.

2 backer rod.

Joint or opening should be clean and dry and free of obstructions. Compress to a depth of about 1 2 of the width measured at the crown of the backer rod. It limits the depth of the sealant thereby preventing excessive use of the sealant which promotes proper joint design. Backer rods are usually round flexible lengths of foam that are used as a backing in joints or cracks to help control the amount of sealant caulking used and create a back stop.

To install compress backer rod into the joint before sealants are applied. Denver foam titan foam mile high foam mile high foam xl and ultra block. Caulk backer rod to help fill gaps and openings in pavement cracks wall joints foundations sidewalks and driveways. Many sizes diameters are available for optimal fitting to the size of the joint being sealed.

102 ft 31 1 m package contents. The backer rod becomes an integral part of the joint into which it is installed and therefore is available in a range of diameters to accommodate joints from 3 16 to 1 5 8 5 to 41 mm. Sika 0 75 in x 20 ft backer rod. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day.

Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store. Before caulking use the md building products 1 2 in. Both are closed cell rods meaning they are dense and firm and intended for outdoors and heavy duty construction however one addresses hot application processes and the other cold.

It is compatible with cold applied sealants and its round shape promotes the preferred hourglass shape for joint sealants. Install backer rod using a blunt probe or a plain faced roller to force the rod to the desired depth. Meadows provides two different types of backer rods. 17 pieces 6 ft long each crl closed cell backer rod will not absorb water or wick water to joint walls which could cause adhesive failure.

Install backer rod using a blunt probe or a plain faced roller to force the rod to the desired depth. Joint or opening should be clean and dry and free of obstructions. Compress to a depth of about 1 2 of the width measured at the crown of the backer rod. 3 8 w x 20 long foam backer rod gap filler.

Besides shape an important attribute is the variety of foam cell. To install compress backer rod into the joint before sealants are applied. Fire rated for 1 2 3 and 4 hours construction astme 119 seismic movement astme 1399 backer rod offers five distinct products for use in construction joints.