Backer Soft Rod

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Create a backstop to allow proper sealant tooling

Soft-Type Backer Rod (104)

Compatibility: Soft Type Backer Rod is virtually an inert composition and therefore compatible with all known cold-applied sealants including butyl, polysulfide, acrylic, polyurethane and silicone.
Diameter: 3/8 in 5/8 in 7/8 in 1 1/8 in 1 1/2 in Length: 20 ft 396 ft 500 ft 850 ft 1550 ft 2100 ft Packaging format: Box Roll Select Options
Print Print
Product # Diameter Length Packaging format
D030025 3/8 in 2100 ft Box
D030026 5/8 in 1550 ft Box
D030027 7/8 in 850 ft Box
D031025B 1 1/8 in 20 ft Roll
D031025 1 1/8 in 500 ft Box
D031026 1 1/2 in 396 ft Box

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product Type
Flange
Finish
Gray
Base
Polyolefin
Ideal Use
Aluminum Windows, Wood Windows, Vinyl (PVC) Windows, Expansion Joints, Curtain-Window Wall Systems

APPLICATION

Basic Use: Soft Type Backer Rod is a soft, pliable, non-gassing backup material inserted into an expansion or contraction joint to:

- Control sealant depth
- Create a backstop to allow proper sealant tooling
- Ensure sealant adhesion to joint surfaces only
- Yield a proper break between backup material and sealant.
- It can also be used as a temporary joint seal.