Cromar Alpha Chem Foam Sealant Joint Backer Rod 50mm x 2 meters
MPN X1BACK50
Barcode 5036684022781
50mm x 2 meter approximate length AlphaChem sealant backer rod a non absorbent round compressible grey closed cell polyethylene foam backs up windows door frames expansion joints and also acts as bond breaker material.
Insert into a joint to control sealant depth and create a back stop to allow the proper depth of sealant ready for tooling.
Creates the correct depth to width of sealant a very important part of the sealant application process, it creates a flexible joint that is 2 sided not 3.
The correct width to depth of sealant allows for the correct amount of movement in the sealant being used whether its around door frame, window frames, floor or wall expansion joints.
Also has the added benefit of saving money on wasted sealant by far the most expensive side of the job.
3 sided sealant joints will not have the same movement capabilities as a 2 sided joint they will be hard and have little movement and will fail over time.
The normal joint requirement is 2 wide to 1 deep but check with the silicone or sealant literature.
Can be used in building construction joint applications including steel work, steel roof construction, curtain walling and wall cladding panelling.
Benefits
- 50mm 2 inch wide
- Length 2 meters approximate
- Quick and easy to apply
- Compresses easily for accommodating joints of varying widths.
- Reduces sealant usage
- Creates the correct depth of sealant
- Creates a flexible sealant joint
- Improved sealant performance by giving the correct joint size
- Detaches from sealant when sealant dries creates a 2 sided flexible joint
- Also has good acoustic property's
Applications
- General Purpose Sealant backing
- Self-levelling floor sealant such as pro 3 SL Black or Concrete Grey
- Expansion joints
- Irregular movement joints
- Metal and pre-cast panels
- Around perimeters of door and window frames
- Coping and glazing joints
- Log Homes
- Draft Proofing & Acoustic Work
- Can be used in many void fill gap filling applications.
- Steel building construction
Available Sizes
10mm x 1150 meter roll
13mm x 750 meter roll
15mm x 550 meter roll
20mm x 350 meter roll
25mm x 200 meter roll
30mm x 160 meter Roll
40mm x 2 meter length
50mm x 2 meter length
Choosing the correct size
Select a backer-rod diameter that is approximately 15 to 25% larger than the width of the joint to give a firm base that does not move when applying the sealant.
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