Polyethylene Foam Backer Rod

Closed cell circular polyethylene foam backer rod closed cell joint backing foam also known as backer rod or polycord is a flexible polyethylene cord.

Polyethylene foam backer rod.

It is available in 3 8 to 4 diameter. Can i split the your backer rod to fill a 1 4 inch gap between concrete and the brick around my swimming pool asked by. Mile high foam also forms the correct hour glass shape of sealant assuring the contractor and owner the best adhesion and cohesion configuration possible. Armacell s fillpro backer rod material is made from polyethylene or polyurethane foam making it compatible with the common industry joint sealants or caulking.

Fills gaps and openings in pavement cracks wall joints foundations sidewalks and driveways non absorbent closed cell polyethylene pre caulking material. It is extremely flexible and can be used with cold applied sealants. The backer rod helps cushion and insulate and helps prevent 3 point bonding. Sof rod is non gassing to prevent sealants from bubbling and failure.

Tips on how to select and install a backer rod. 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. 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. Both are closed cell rods which means that they are dense and firm and intended for outdoors and heavy duty construction however one addresses hot application processes and the other cold.

Backer rod s four main benefits. Increase elasticity in the joint sealant. Click here for product sheet. Meadows is pleased to provide two different types of foam backer rods to our customers.

In all these applications it is used for. Reduce caulk consumption by controlling sealant depth this prevents excessive use of caulking or. Backer rod offers five distinct products for use in construction joints. Mile high foam is a closed cell polyethylene backer rod serving as a backing for elastomeric and other applied caulking sealants mile high foam controls the depth and amount of sealant required.

It is used in a wide range of applications including tiling flooring window paneling and stoneware among others. Sof rod is a bi cellular polyethylene foam backer rod product.