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The type of backer rod used is governed by the type of sealant used plus environmental seismic and temperature requirements.

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Highly flexible and compressible. 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. It helps prevent 3 sided adhesion while allowing you to control the depth of the sealant. Backer rods are used to fill joints fissures crevices.

6917 is a rod foam rope used to partially fill large cracks gaps and joints before applying sealant. Will not absorb water. Install backer rod using a blunt tool or a plain faced roller. Use for horizontal and vertical applications.

4 7 out of 5 stars 236. It should form a seal againt edge of joint to prevent sealant from running out. M d building products 71506 backer rod for gaps and joints 5 8 by 20 feet gray black. It helps prevent 3 sided adhesion while allowing you to control the depth of the sealant.

Lightly compress backer rod into the joint. Closed cell backer rod available in multiple diameters and lengths meets astm c1330 astm d5249 for use with cold applied sealants closed cell polyethylene foam nonimpregnated nonstaining and nonbleeding inert and does not adhere to sealants meets all requirements of the 1990 clean air act is a domestic end product as defined by the buy american act title 41 usc 10 closed cell backer. Sika 0 75 in x 20 ft backer rod. Backer rod offers five distinct products for use in construction joints.

For pricing and availability. Set the rod to the depth recommended by sealant manufacturer typically about 1 2 of joint width measured at the crown of the backer rod. More buying choices 2 95 16 new offers m d building products 71551 backer rod. 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.

Available in 3 4 in 20 ft. Available in 3 4 in 20 ft. Denver foam titan foam mile high foam mile high foam xl and ultra block. Quikrete backer rod no.

Sika backer rod is used to partially fill deep expansion joints and cracks before application of your sealant. 3 4 diameter by 20 long. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Meadows provides two different types of backer rods.