2 Backer Rod

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.

2 backer rod. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day. The backer rod helps. It limits the depth of the sealant thereby preventing excessive use of the sealant which promotes proper joint design. Besides shape an important attribute is the variety of foam cell.

To install compress backer rod into the joint before sealants are applied. 3 8 w x 20 long foam backer rod gap filler. Backer rods are used to fill joints fissures crevices. Denver foam titan foam mile high foam mile high foam xl and ultra block.

Joint or opening should be clean and dry and free of obstructions. 2 in 50 mm feet per package. It is compatible with cold applied sealants and its round shape promotes the preferred hourglass shape for joint sealants. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store.

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

Many sizes diameters are available for optimal fitting to the size of the joint being sealed. 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. Caulk backer rod to help fill gaps and openings in pavement cracks wall joints foundations sidewalks and driveways. Compress to a depth of about 1 2 of the width measured at the crown of the backer rod.

Meadows provides two different types of backer rods. 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. Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. Install backer rod using a blunt probe or a plain faced roller to force the rod to the desired depth.

Sika 0 75 in x 20 ft backer rod. For pricing and availability. 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.