Backer Rod

Choose your backer rod roll

Flexible foam backing for cracks, gaps and expansion joints before caulking. Choose the diameter and roll length for your job.

Where can you buy backer rod?

Backer rod is carried at Cranco’s three Ontario counters: Concord, 255 Spinnaker Way, Unit #2, Concord, ON L4K 4J1 (call 437.703.3003); Barrie, 556 Bryne Drive, Unit #1, Barrie, ON L4N 9P6 (call 289.379.7988); Mississauga, 1122 Lorimar Drive, Unit B, Mississauga, ON L5S 1R8 (call 647.797.8899). Call your counter with the product, pack, colour or size and quantity to confirm availability and arrange pickup.

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Ordering, pickup and delivery

Stock and ordering

Cranco carries backer rod. Call your Cranco counter with the product, pack and quantity to confirm availability and order timing.

Trade account

Cranco invoices trade accounts. Open an account at the counter, or complete the credit application first for your backer rod orders. Call for the contractor price.

Delivery reach

Cranco’s trucks deliver backer rod orders within a typical one to two hour drive of a counter. Call with the job address, products and quantities to confirm the route, date and delivery fee.

Pickup preparation

Cranco staff prepare called-in backer rod orders for collection. Call your Cranco counter with the product, size, colour and quantity, then agree your pickup time before travelling.

Colours and sizes

Choose 5/8 in x 1500 ft, 7/8 in x 850 ft or 1 1/4 in x 400 ft, and match the backing type to your sealant. Ask your Cranco counter to confirm the exact size, quantity and order timing.

  • Roll of flexible foam backer rod
    Roll shown; choose diameter and length below.
    5/8 in backer rod1500 ft roll
  • Roll of flexible foam backer rod
    Roll shown; choose diameter and length below.
    7/8 in backer rod850 ft roll
  • Roll of flexible foam backer rod
    Roll shown; choose diameter and length below.
    1 1/4 in backer rod400 ft roll

Cranco carries backer rod; arrange pickup through our Concord, Barrie and Mississauga counters.

Backer rod controls sealant depth and prevents three-sided adhesion. Choose the backing type and sealant depth required for your joint.

Backer rod roll sizes (catalogue PDF)

Flexible cylindrical foam backing for cracks, gaps and expansion joints before sealant application.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS​

  • Controls sealant depth.
  • Acts as a bond breaker to prevent three-sided adhesion.
  • Fills deep joints before applying sealant.
Roll of foam backer rod shown in Cranco’s catalogue

JOINT BACKING

Measure the joint width and check the sealant’s instructions for backing type and sealant depth. Backer rod rolls in the Cranco catalogue (PDF).

Installation accessories · Concord counter · Barrie counter · Mississauga counter

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