Poly Foam Backer Rod

Armacell s fillpro backer rod material is made from polyethylene or polyurethane foam making it compatible with the common industry joint sealants or caulking.

Poly foam backer rod.

The type of backer rod used is governed by the type of sealant used plus environmental seismic and temperature requirements. It is available in 3 8 to 4 diameter. Backer rod offers five distinct products for use in construction joints. Crl closed cell backer rod is a round flexible closed cell polyethylene foam with an exterior skin used as a backing and thickness control device for elastomeric and other cold applied sealants.

Backer rod s four main benefits. Vinyl frost king 3 4 in. In all these applications it is used for three major purposes. Closed cell circular polyethylene foam backer rod closed cell joint backing foam also known as backer rod or polycord is a flexible polyethylene cord.

Use in pavement cracks wall joints and foundations. Reduce caulk consumption by controlling sealant depth this prevents excessive use of caulking or. Increase elasticity in the joint sealant. Crl closed cell backer rod is a round flexible closed cell polyethylene foam with an exterior skin used as a backing and thickness control device for elastomeric and other cold applied sealants.

It creates a seal around windows or doors. Kingred probably however i filled area between driveway and brick foundation using the backer rod shoved in you want a very tight fit using a large heavy putty spatula and it semi folded to fit. Vinyl foam gray tape is self stick. 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.

Denver foam titan foam mile high foam mile high foam xl and ultra block. Foam backer rod poly foam caulk saver. Grey vinyl foam weather seal self stick tape frost king 3 4 in. Sof rod is a bi cellular polyethylene foam backer rod product.

Sof rod is non gassing to prevent sealants from bubbling and failure. A backer rod is a cylindrical type of foam used to fill cracks and gaps between building materials. Poly foam caulk saver acts as a filler in large gaps before applying caulk. 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.

It is used in a wide range of applications including tiling flooring window paneling and stoneware among others. It allows the volume of sealant or mastic used to be minimized and reduce overall cost as well as allowing the user to obtain the optimum sealant shape or design which prevents joint failure. It is 100 waterproof and weather resistant.