For joints with significant width variation along the length, TP300 Joint Backer Plus is recommended.

Once cured, the foam can be sawn or plastered over after only an hour providing the working temperatures (can and surfaces) are between +5oC to +25oC, ideally 20oC. Tried to obtain Wide Gap Joint Fill unsuccessfully all over the country without success but Sealant Supplies came up trumps!So, I now intend to chisel away the grout and then squeeze in a backing rod and then apply silicone on top. I bought this to support the application of sealant to gaps between tiling and window frames and for finishing gaps left between flooring and door frames.

Strictly follow installation procedures as defined in Method Statements, application manuals and working instructions which must always be adjusted to the actual site conditions. Backing rod for fire resistant joint sealing in horizontal and vertical building structure applications. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company and will purchase from them again in the future. So, to the missus disgust, all kinds of hairy critters and creatures slip in and are frequently founding feasting around the house. The everbuild foam gap filler backer rod sponge insulation is a purpose made material designed to seal properties and is used widely in the construction industry to seal joints to control sealant depth and create a backstop to allow appropriate sealant tooling.

Please note that given the current circumstances alot of carrier companies are struggling to keep up with demand and although we do book these deliveries as next day services, the carriers cannot always fulfil these and an extra day may be required. We are passionate about the products we produce, we have always worked on the simple premise that Trade User will only come back for good products, so that's all we make! Using this foam filler rod means that less silicon sealant is needed as it stops it from extruding deep into the gap. Quadrant strip never goes black and not visible silicon, it can just simply be wiped down with a cloth.

In other words, it is inserted into a joint to control sealant depth and create a backstop to allow proper sealant tooling.It is important to avoid over-compressing the backer rod, as this can cause it to lose its shape and affect the performance of the sealant.

Foam Sealant Joint Backer Rod – non-absorbent compressible grey closed cell polyethene foam backup material. This makes for a total seal and the foam would flex during temperature changes due to weather conditions. Goods remain the property of Sitebox Ltd until paid for in full as per our full terms and conditions. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.Without tooling, the bond area between the sealant and the sides of the joint may not be sufficient to prevent the sealant from pulling away from the sides of the joint.