Foam products are always an excellent option for sealing open spaces because they are safe to use around people and water. But installing them can be tricky, which is why foam tape has become so popular. By itself, foam tape is difficult to apply evenly or with consistent pressure, but the backer rod fills in these gaps by holding foam sheets securely against any surface you need to seal. Foam rods don’t have much give, so backer rods are made of a flexible PVC plastic that grips without breaking. Each roll of backer rod comes with its own dispenser tool that makes it easy to dispense small amounts at a time.

Backer Rod is one of the favorite companies to work with because they are dedicated to making sure that you get your order delivered on time and how you want it. Their customer service backs up this dedication. While talking to them, they were very helpful in explaining their product lines and whether or not what I was looking for was something they could do.

About Backer Rod Products

Backer rod, also called backer bar or hollow rod, is a long thin metal rod typically used to prevent concrete from cracking. It is used to fill joint spaces between construction materials such as poured foundations and concrete slabs. Backer rods are cylindrical rods placed in those joints prior to placing any other materials. There are several different kinds of backer rods, with some being meant specifically for cracks up to 2 inches wide while others can be used for cracks as big as 12 inches wide. No matter what kind of joint you’re filling, know that there is a wide variety of backer rods available, so you can find one that works best depending on your situation and type of project at hand.

Benefits of Using Backer Rods 

Using backer rod and expanding foam to seal and insulate a home can solve many problems. The two combined work as a powerful system, stopping air infiltration, improving energy efficiency, and eliminating acoustical issues. There are four key benefits to using these materials:

• Sound dampening
• Air sealing/insulation
• Ease of installation
• Cost-effectiveness

And yes, that’s the ease of installation as in no special equipment is needed. You can’t beat that! All you need is a simple drill, caulk gun, cutters, or utility knife. Yes, it really is that easy!

Get Backer Rod Products at Metro Sealant

Foam sealants are popular with homeowners, but using them can be difficult. What if you could avoid having to caulk every crack by applying backer rod first? That’s exactly what Metro Sealant & Supply has done. We carry all types of backer rod, which you can use to seal hard-to-reach cracks and crevices. Use it before applying your foam sealant, and you won’t have to worry about any leaks or unwanted seepage from those hard-to-reach spaces. Metro Sealant is proud to offer our customers a huge selection of backer rod brands, including fiberglass, polyurethane and petroleum-based. Our Metro Sealant experts can help you find all varieties of backer rod on your next order!

Why Choose Metro Sealant?

There are other backer rod brands, so why should you choose Metro Sealant Backer Rod? Here are three reasons:

• The cheaper brands contain fewer features that make them easier to use.
• The cheaper brands aren’t made of durable materials.
• The cheaper brands don’t come in multiple colors.

With Metro Sealant Backer Rod, you get a product that will last longer than other backer rod varieties. And with our flexible sizes and color options, you can easily find something to fit your needs! Whether you need backer rod for window frames or door jambs, we have an option that will work perfectly.

To learn more about our high-quality and competitively priced Backer Rod products for all your waterproofing, sealant, and product restoration projects, contact us at Metro Sealant today.