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2010 3 9 nbsp 0183 32 Backer rod material for ASTM D6690 sealant shall be any backer rod from the Department s Approved List titled quot Backer Rod for Hot Pour Joint Sealants quot Backer rod diameter shall be a minimum of 25 larger than the joint width it shall support the sealant at its proper depth prevent the sealant from leaking around and underneath it and allow the

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UNIFLEX PE Backer Rod is a non extruding non absorbent highly resilient bitumen free closed cell polyethylene backing rod designed as a backing material for cold applied elastomeric joint sealants to create a watertight amp airtight seal to provides support and accurate depth measurement for subsequent joint sealant materials for expansion and movement joints in

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2017 4 29 nbsp 0183 32 The backer rod will prevent the filler from slowly sinking into the gaps and creating a low spot as it cures Step 2 Put masking tape around the aluminum frames it can keep sealant off the floor expansion joint covers when filling and smoothing the sealant

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Vertical Expansion Joints masterSeal nP 1 Sealant a one component high performance gun grade moisture curing polyurethane sealant designed for a wide range of sealing and caulking applications in active exterior joints masterSeal nP 1 requires

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Sealant with closed cell backer rod For other EIFS to EIFS joints use DOWSIL 790 Silicone Building Sealant with closed cell or soft type backer rod A thin sealant joint 1 4 177 1 8 depth will accommodate more movement than a thick joint Sealants are

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The joint that arises from this type of bonding is generally flexible since the rod allows for the sealant to move easily during expansion and contraction processes A backer rod is generally cylindrical in shape and has a narrow cross section The cylindrical shape

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2018 12 20 nbsp 0183 32 Step 4 Applying Backer Rod to the Joint With 1 2″ wide joints our Sika 3 4″ Backer Rod is the right size to use to have a nice and tight fit against the walls of the joint This allows you to also control the application depth of the sealant – which is key to proper installation Max application depth of Sikaflex Concrete Fix is 1 2″

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Backing Rods Closed Cell Backer Rod is a closed cell polyethylene joint filler and backing for elastomeric sealants Its resilience accommodates dynamic joints Description UNIPRO Closed Cell Backer Rod is a closed cell polyethylene joint filler and

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6310 6 Backer Rods and Backing Material Backer rods consist of cylinders of compressible material which hold the fluid sealant in place in open joints The backer rod must not react with or bond to the sealant and must meet the requirements of the sealant

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Joint Rule of Thumb Sealant should be hourglass shaped and width should be twice depth shown in diagram Backer rod diameter should be 25 larger than the joint to be filled Joint size should be 4x the expected amount of movement usually about 1 2 of space on all sides of the window casement Ideal joints are within a range of 1 4

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bond lines Finally backer rods dictate the cross sectional config uration of the sealant bead Flexibility of the two backer rod materials plays an important part in tooling the newly applied sealant beads A backer rod although im portant in an expansion joint is

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Backer Rod for Expansion Joint and Crack Repair is a soft and pliable filler designed to partially fill concrete expansion joints or cracks in concrete before applying joint sealer caulk This material is non absorbent and allows the depth of the concrete joint sealant to

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2017 11 10 nbsp 0183 32 Window and door applications Expansion joints Curtain wall joints Partitions Log construction Pavement joints and repairs Pre cast units and copings Some closed cell backer rods are crosslinked PE creating a product that not only resists moisture but also can withstand sealant temperatures up to 400 176 F

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2021 7 13 nbsp 0183 32 Check to make sure that all the necessary sealants primers backer rods etc have arrived at the site and have been correctly stored Inspect the joints where the sealant is to be applied Make sure that the joint dimensions match the drawings Make sure that the joints have been properly cleaned

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Backer rod is an essential part of the package of materials you will need for expansion joint repair or expansion joint replacement Tips and Tricks to use Backer Rod 1 Always use a backer rod size just bigger than the crack or joint you are trying to repair 2

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Sika Backer Rod A 3 4 inch closed cell compressible backup material It is inserted into a joint to control sealant depth and to prevent 3 sided adhesion This low density polyethylene is ideal for glazing installations expansion joints window and door perimeters copings and pavement joints Resists oil and most other solvents

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Backer rod and bond breaker tape are an integral component of a sealant joints and provide three main functions that allow the sealant joint to perform The backer rod most importantly acts as a bond breaker preventing what is commonly referred to as threesided adhesion

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Sika Backing Rod 174 1 2 Product Data Sheet Edition 2 2015 Version no 12 2014 Sika Backing Rod 174 Sealants Back Up Material Product Description Sika Backing Rod 174 is manufactured from extruded polyethylene available in ro d sw i thf enam l g Uses

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Joint Backer Rod 30mm x 160M 163 86 17 163 71 81 Add to Basket Add to Compare Joint Backer Rod 25mm x 200M 163 83 58 163 69 65 Add to Basket Add to

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Backing Rod is a compressible closed cell polyolefin tube with an outer skin used as a backing for cold applied sealants in construction joints 1800 262 383 sales danterr com

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B Remove any prior backer rod or expansion joint C Vacuum up residue from the joints D For extra thick sealants use an angle grinder to remove the excess Remember to wear safety glasses and gloves If there s still sealant left after using the angle

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The sealant must not adhere to the backer rod The depth of the sealant should be approximately one half the width of the expansion joint

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A backer rod in the joint also keeps the sealer plug thinner reducing the amount of sealant needed Although the best theoretical shape of the sealant plug would be 1 2 depth to width ratio ACI 504R 90 Guide to Sealing Joints in Concrete Structures recommends that a better ratio is 3 2 since this allows the sealant to adhere better to the sides of the joint

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Backer rod is a small rod that can easily compress and is typically used as a method of filling joints and fissures as well as other sorts of crevices that occur in the construction of structures Construction professionals use these materials to fill inside any grooves that are present prior to the application of other sealant or mortar

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Jointflex 174 Backer Rod are used in joints in pre cast and cast in situ concrete elements to give support to the joint sealant application Joint Sealant Expansion Joint Fillerboard Joint Sealant 1st Pour Joint Sealant 2nd Pour For further information or advice on

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Backer Rod offers five distinct products for use in construction joints Denver 174 Titan Mile High 174 Mile High XL™ and Ultra Block 174 The type of backer rod used is governed by the type of sealant used plus environmental seismic and temperature requirements Backer Rod Manufacturing is proud to market our products

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joint treatment The typical solution for sealing precast concrete–to–precast concrete joints has historically been to install sealant and a backer rod often in a dual layer configuration where there is a primary seal set deep in the joint and a secondary seal at

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Recommended Backing Materials Closed cell sealant backing primarily a polyethylene with a surface skin Vertical and horizontal joints with one or two component sealants Approved for use in EIFS applications Closed cell sealant backing must be nomore than 25 33 larger than joint width so it remains in compression and in place during

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KOOL ROD A Backer Rod for Cold Applied Sealants For cold application processes choose KOOL ROD backer rod produced by W R MEADOWS A closed cell polyethylene flexible rope like joint backing material the material is virtually non absorbent and chemically inert to most solvents Moreover KOOL ROD was specifically designed as a

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2020 5 20 nbsp 0183 32 The Rover continuously inserts backer rod into a concrete floor expansion joint at a consistent depth while feeding backer rod from an integrally mounted spool The operator breaks the backer rod at the end of a run and uses a Backer Rod Insertion Tool to finish the process of inserting and cutting the backer rod to length