Foam Backer Rods Lowes

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Backer rod creates an even depth and supports the sealant caulk allowing it to form the proper shape about 2x as wide as deep. A backer rod is a cylindrical type of foam used to fill cracks and gaps between building materials. Backer rod is used to partially fill deep expansion joints and cracks before the application of your sealant. Many sizes diameters are available for optimal fitting to the size of the joint being sealed.

Closed cell backer rod. Caulk backer rod to help fill gaps and openings in pavement cracks wall joints foundations sidewalks and driveways. In all these applications it is used for three major purposes. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day.

The backer rod helps. For best results diameter of the backer rod should be 1 8 larger than. It is inserted into a clean joint at the required depth before caulking sealing. 3 8 w x 20 long foam backer rod gap filler.

Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. It is used in a wide range of applications including tiling flooring window paneling and stoneware among others. Carefully push backer rod into the joint with a blunt tool cut to desired length. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store.

Joint width to depth ratio should be 2 to 1 with a minimum depth of 1 4 or a maximum depth of 1 2. Expansion joint is a joint filler made from resilient cane fibers and is used to prevent damage during expansion and contraction of concrete. Backer rod is an easy to compress rope like celled foam. If necessary use the blunt tool or roller to secure backer rod in the joint.

X 5 quikrete 1 2 in. It helps prevent 3 sided adhesion. 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. Find backer rods at lowe s today.