Poly Foam Backer Rod

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.

Poly foam backer rod.

Increase elasticity in the joint sealant. It is available in 3 8 to 4 diameter. The type of backer rod used is governed by the type of sealant used plus environmental seismic and temperature requirements. Backer rod offers five distinct products for use in construction joints.

Foam backer rod poly foam caulk saver. 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. In all these applications it is used for three major purposes. Denver foam titan foam mile high foam mile high foam xl and ultra block.

Sof rod is non gassing to prevent sealants from bubbling and failure. Reduce caulk consumption by controlling sealant depth this prevents excessive use of caulking or. 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. Click here for product sheet.

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. Use in pavement cracks wall joints and foundations. Closed cell circular polyethylene foam backer rod closed cell joint backing foam also known as backer rod or polycord is a flexible polyethylene cord.

Poly foam caulk saver acts as a filler in large gaps before applying caulk. Grey vinyl foam weather seal self stick tape frost king 3 4 in. A backer rod is a cylindrical type of foam used to fill cracks and gaps between building materials. Vinyl foam gray tape is self stick.

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. 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 extremely flexible and can be used with cold applied sealants. Vinyl frost king 3 4 in.

It creates a seal around windows or doors. Armacell s fillpro backer rod material is made from polyethylene or polyurethane foam making it compatible with the common industry joint sealants or caulking. It is used in a wide range of applications including tiling flooring window paneling and stoneware among others.