2 Backer Rod

Besides shape an important attribute is the variety of foam cell.

2 backer rod.

Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store. 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. Backer rods are used to fill joints fissures crevices. Many sizes diameters are available for optimal fitting to the size of the joint being sealed.

Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. Compress to a depth of about 1 2 of the width measured at the crown of the backer rod. 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. Joint or opening should be clean and dry and free of obstructions.

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. 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.

2 in 50 mm feet per package. For pricing and availability. 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. 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.

The backer rod helps. To install compress backer rod into the joint before sealants are applied. Joint or opening should be clean and dry and free of obstructions. Denver foam titan foam mile high foam mile high foam xl and ultra block.

Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day. Before caulking use the md building products 1 2 in. Sika 0 75 in x 20 ft backer rod. It is compatible with cold applied sealants and its round shape promotes the preferred hourglass shape for joint sealants.

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. To install compress backer rod into the joint before sealants are applied. 102 ft 31 1 m package contents.