Backer Rod Insulation Foam

In all these applications it is used for three major purposes.

Backer rod insulation foam. Closed cell polyethylene foam standard backer rod insulation is a non absorbent compressible material placed in a joint to control sealant depth insulate underside of sealant and to allow proper sealant tooling and wetting of joint surfaces. Denver foam titan foam mile high foam mile high foam xl and ultra block. Backer rod also serves as a bond breaker between two logs and provides a structure against which you can apply chinking and caulk more uniformly in order to achieve an ideal joint. Backer rod foam insulation.

Backer rod offers five distinct products for use in construction joints. It not only acts as insulation but repels moisture too. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day. Backer rod is chemically inert and will resist gasoline.

3 8 w x 20 long foam backer rod gap filler. Before caulking use the md building products 1 2 in. Because the first step of sealing a log home is applying backer rod we also sell foam backers in a variety of shapes and sizes. A backer rod is a cylindrical type of foam used to fill cracks and gaps between building materials.

The type of backer rod used is governed by the type of sealant used plus environmental seismic and temperature requirements. Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. 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. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store.

It is used in a wide range of applications including tiling flooring window paneling and stoneware among others. Backer rod can be used in various construction projects but builders normally choose it for filling gaps or joints where materials come together. We offer foam and synthetic mortar sealants in addition to sealant tapes in 29 ounce tubes and 5 gallon pails. Caulk backer rod to help fill gaps and openings in pavement cracks wall joints foundations sidewalks and driveways.

The foam is used to fill most of the void which is then coated with sealant mortar caulk etc to create a watertight airtight seal. The backer rod helps cushion and insulate and helps prevent 3 point bonding. Many sizes diameters are available for optimal fitting to the size of the joint being sealed. Backer rod is the product you need prior to chinking or caulking your log home.