Everbuild Foam Sealant Joint Backer Rod 10mm x 10 Metre

Product Information

Backer-rod is an extruded closed cell expanded polyethylene cord which is CFC and HCFC free and does not absorb moisture. 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. Please note that given the current circumstances alot of carrier companies are struggling to keep up with demand and although we do book these deliveries as next day services, the carriers cannot always fulfil these and an extra day may be required. Tried to obtain Wide Gap Joint Fill unsuccessfully all over the country without success but Sealant Supplies came up trumps! Closed cell joint backing foam also known as backer rod or polycord, is a flexible polyethylene cord.

Quadrant strip never goes black and not visible silicon, it can just simply be wiped down with a cloth.

Please make use of any product reviews or youtube clips we have available to learn more about the item. It can also be incorporated into side insulation and expansion joints preventing heat loss and provide acoustic properties. Our products are high-quality and designed to provide long-lasting results, ensuring that construction projects are completed to the highest standard. While studying the instructions to apply window frame sealant I came across the suggestion use these strips as a base.

I’m using this foam rod to fill small gaps between my garage roof soffits and the rustic brickwork prior to adding a silicon sealant. Excellent exactly what I needed to plug some gaps around the back of kitchen units, side of bath and many other uses to come I’m sure.

The backer rod supports tooling so after installation of material the sealant can be pushed to the bond line with a spatula, ensuring wet-out of the sealant to the substrate. Then apply the silicone bead, keeping the nozzle inside the "crack" - squeeze until the silicone is just proud of the tile face. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

The open-cell backer rods are used as non-adhesive backfilling in construction joints and to ensure correct joint dimensions for sealants. I purchased some lead guttering repair sealant from Sealant Supplies Ltd and the on-line purchase was quick and easy.This is because they can absorb water and lose their shape, ultimately reducing their effectiveness as a sealant backing. Bond-It De-Bond Mate is A non-drip gel formula for the complete removal of cured silicone sealant, particularly when silicone has been accidentally smeared over glass, ceramics or countertops. Using this foam filler rod means that less silicon sealant is needed as it stops it from extruding deep into the gap. I bought some expanding foam and, if you’re reading this you probably know the differences in quality of this kind of product.