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.

The type of backer rod used is governed by the type of sealant used plus environmental seismic and temperature requirements. 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. Backer rod s four main benefits. Increase elasticity in the joint sealant.

In all these applications it is used for. Fills gaps and openings in pavement cracks wall joints foundations sidewalks and driveways non absorbent closed cell polyethylene pre caulking material. The backer rod helps cushion and insulate and helps prevent 3 point bonding. A backer rod is a cylindrical type of foam used to fill cracks and gaps between building materials.

Reduce caulk consumption by controlling sealant depth this prevents excessive use of caulking or. Sof rod is a bi cellular polyethylene foam backer rod product. It is available in 3 8 to 4 diameter. Sof rod is non gassing to prevent sealants from bubbling and failure.

It is extremely flexible and can be used with cold applied sealants. Armacell s fillpro backer rod material is made from polyethylene or polyurethane foam making it compatible with the common industry joint sealants or caulking. Mile high foam also forms the correct hour glass shape of sealant assuring the contractor and owner the best adhesion and cohesion configuration possible. Meadows is pleased to provide two different types of foam backer rods to our customers.

Click here for product sheet. Tips on how to select and install a backer rod. 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 used in a wide range of applications including tiling flooring window paneling and stoneware among others.

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. Backer rod offers five distinct products for use in construction joints.