Backing Rods

Description

UNIPRO Closed-Cell Backer-Rod is a closed-cell, polyethylene foam joint filler and backing for elastomeric sealants. Its resilience accommodates dynamic joints.

Compliances

• - ASTM C 1330, Type C

Sizes

• - Ø 5 to 50mm

Benefits

• - Low moisture absorption
• - Installs easily and quickly
• - Accepts joint movement
• - Will not discolor sealants or substrates
• - Compatible with cold-applied sealants
• - Gives proper shape to sealant for effective function
• - Requires no additional bond breaker

Features

• Closed-CELL Backer-rod
• - Closed-cell polyethylene foam
• - Lightweight
• - Resilient
• - Nonimpregnated, nonstaining, and nonbleeding
• - Inert
• - Round
• - Nonadhering to sealants

Where to Use

• Application
• - Backing for sealants
• - Precast panel joints
• - Expansion joints
• - Window-and door-frame perimeters
• - Coping joints
• - Glazing joints
• - Isolation joints
• - Control joints