Backer Rod Use in Construction
By definition, a backer rod is a lengthy cylindrical material that acts as a filler or pre-filler. Often used as backing (hence the name backer rods) for concrete panels before the application of caulking. It is synonymous in construction materials, as it is used in a wide variety of construction applications.
What are the typical uses of backer rods?
By providing an indifferent material in between gaps or joints, backer rods have proved to be essential. The following are examples of the many ways a backer rod is utilized in construction:
1. Doors: It provides a more stable gap filler to secure door frames.
2. Wall joints: By being placed in wall joints, a backer rod can act as a stabilizer by giving better rigidity.
3. Windows: Provides better insulation and stability, giving a higher quality installation to window frames.
4. Flooring: The rod acts as an insulated divider/joiner between concrete sections. It also minimizes the amount of caulking used and gives a better absorbing foundation to sudden movements.
Are the backer rods available in different sizes?
Yes! We provide different sizes to accommodate a wide variety of use for you. By being able to acquire rods in multiple sizes, you can have a conventional or unconventional use for our backer rod products. The sizes and packaging options that we offer are listed below.
Sizes of backer rods:
Our back rod selection is available anywhere from ¼” to 4” in diameter. The smaller diameters are typically recommended for delicate work such as stone inlay or tiling. The quarter inch backer rod is fine enough for intricate applications. Larger sizes, on the other hand, are normally used in bigger concrete panels/sections, heavy doors, and walls.
Sizes up to 1 ¼” are packed in rolls with multiple lengths, available on request. For ease of transportation, larger diameters ranging from 1 ½” up to 4” are available in sections of 6ft long, packaged in boxes of carton.
