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These include joint design, selection of sealant, surface preparation of joints just prior to caulking and, finally, selection of the proper backer rod (against which sealant is placed). The right decisions in these important areas, plus proper installation of the prod-ucts, ensures desired results.
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PU Backer rod is used in non-mechanical joints, or joints unexposed to water (for example façade joints). PE Backer rod is used in mechanical or joints exposed to water.
SOF Rod acts as a bond breaker to allow joint movement without undue stress to the sealant. It is used in applications such as expansion and contraction joints, window glazing, curtain wall construction partitions, parking decks, bridge construction, modular home gasketing, and log home chinking.
Backer Rods are used in various construction projects, so it is important to understand the differences in the types of backer rod and how to choose the right type for your application. Why use Backer Rods? Backer rods are used as a “backing” material to fill a void, joint, or crack in residential and commercial applications.
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Most suitable backer rods are: • Zwaluw PU Backer rod (open cells) • Zwaluw PE Backer rod (closed cells) The rounded shape of the foam creates a good dimension of the joint. Relatively large bonding surface compared to the thinner layer in the middle of the sealant-joint. PU Backer rod is used in
Backer rods are not only a handy and incredibly useful tool for construction workers that save considerable time, but also serve to provide improved and enhanced stability to the structure that they are used on—and make all parts of the construction process more precise and accurate.
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Backer Rod Is an extruded round closed cell low density polyethylene foam backer rod with a skin-like outer texture. It is highly flexible and compressible for easy installations. It is a non abosorbative back up material that can be inserted into a joint to control sealant depth and to create a temporary seal. FEATURES: - Allows proper sealant ...
