Strictly follow installation procedures as defined in Method Statements, application manuals and working instructions which must always be adjusted to the actual site conditions.

Yes, backer rods can be painted over, just make sure the backer rod is clean, dry, and covered in the sealant before painting. I’m particularly bad with sealant I never get it applied in a smooth manner without creating an awful and sticky mess.In addition to backer rod, there are other tools and materials that can be used to achieve a perfect silicone joint, including silicone sealants, and tapes. 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. It is commonly used as an alternative to other sealing methods, such as caulking or foam insulation, to provide an effective and long-lasting seal. Backer rods are held in place by compression, it is important that the rod selected is about 25% larger than the maximum expected joint opening, thereby creating the proper depth to width ratio, act as a bondbreaker, and provide a firm surface against which tooling can be done. Please make use of any product reviews or youtube clips we have available to learn more about the item.

This impregnated tape is capable of accommodating joint width tolerance, and also provides weather resistance and thermal insulation. I purchased some lead guttering repair sealant from Sealant Supplies Ltd and the on-line purchase was quick and easy. It is inserted into a joint to control sealant depth and create a backstop to allow appropriate sealant tooling. illbruck FM330 is a one part, rapid, moisture-curing expanding polyurethane foam which is gun applied and has excellent elasticity, airtightness and acoustic properties.The foam backer rod is sold in 6 metre quantity increments and are shipped as a single, continuous length. Quadrant strip never goes black and not visible silicon, it can just simply be wiped down with a cloth. On one occasion we used it to stop wood filler from falling through and have since used it by itself to fill gaps. Heat Mate Sealant is a high modulus permanently flexible 100% high-temperature silicone that is temperature resistant up to 300°C. While studying the instructions to apply window frame sealant I came across the suggestion use these strips as a base.

Due to covid and new contactless deliveries, our carriers will not require a signature but will take down the recipients name as POD. 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. Backer-rod is an extruded closed cell expanded polyethylene cord which is CFC and HCFC free and does not absorb moisture. It is inserted into a joint to control sealant depth and create a backstop to allow proper sealant tooling.

A quantity of x3 would be 18 metres and so on upto a maximum of 550 linear metres (a quantity of x92).

Our products are high-quality and designed to provide long-lasting results, ensuring that construction projects are completed to the highest standard. These products can help to ensure that the joint is properly sealed and protected from moisture, air, and other elements that can cause damage over time.I am re-doing the silicone on my bathtub and upon removing the silicone, I have seen cracked or missing grout/filler behind the area where the silicone used to be. This makes for a total seal and the foam would flex during temperature changes due to weather conditions. To install the rod, you can use your fingers or a smooth rounded ended tool to push it into the gap, leaving the finished surface approximately 5-mm back from the front edge of the face of the gap, to allow the silicone to adhere to both the rod and the two edges of the structure it has been injected into. Foam Sealant Joint Backer Rod – non-absorbent compressible grey closed cell polyethene foam backup material. 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.