Log Home Backer Rod and Trap Rod at the Log Home Super Center

Trap Rod and Backer Rod

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Product Information, Specifications and Pricing Below

Log Home Backer Rod and Trap Rod are great for filling the gaps between your log home before applying chinking and other sealing products. We developed an inexpensive, yet effective "backing", commonly referred to as log home "Backer Rod". Backer Rod is an extruded, chemically inert, closed cell polyethylene "rope" designed to effectively fill in the gaps between logs prior to the application of Perma-Chink or Energy Seal.

Backer Rod is flexible and compressible; it conforms to the irregularities in the log surface. It's primary function is recognized as a median between the log gap and the chinking. Select the proper Backer Rod that fits flush with the logs.

For example, 1/2" rod should be used if your finished chinking application it to be approximately 1" wide (for a 6" thick round log). Place the rod in the joint. Be sure the edges are flush with the log surface.

Trap Rod fills in the gaps on all around log homes where an elastomeric chinking is used.

Trap Rod reduces the amount of Perma-Chink needed to effectively seal the gaps between logs. Perma-Chink will not adhere to the Trap Rod, only to the logs.

Normal use of Trap Rod requires minimal adhesives and /or stapling to keep the rod in place.

Snugly fit the Trap Rod into the gap with the narrow side in. When spacing permits, apply Trap Rod around jams or joints of windows, doors and soffits.

Before you install Trap Rod or Backer Rod make sure gap is free of moisture and foreign material. Directly place it into the gap using a blunt tool, face roller or the tips of your fingers.

Apply Perma-Chink over Trap Rod or Backer Rod according to manufacturer's instructions.
Grip Strip is a closed-cell product. Under normal use, it will not cause outgassing. It's unique design provides an excellent fit and surface within the chink joint. This results in a savings in material used.

ADVANTAGES:

Repels moisture - most open-cell products absorb

Provides a firm chinking surface

Compatible with all commercially available chinking

Compresses to fit a wide variety of log surfaces

Can be used on exterior or interior surfaces

* Available in box or by 4' piece Grip-Strip is used prior to chinking

Trap Rod and Backer Rod
FEATURES AND STATISTICS

An extruded, chemically inert, closed-cell backer designed to provide a backing
for the application of Perma-Chink and Energy Seal.

Closed cell

Trapezoid or round

Increases R value

Cuts material costs considerably

Extruded, chemically inert

Shelf Life

N/A

Application Temperature

N/A

Application Methods

Staples

Nails

Place backing so that you are working on a vertical, flat surface.

Frequency

Once

Special Instructions

Round rod should always be cut in half.

Trap Rod and Backer Rod Price List and Payment Information

BACKING MATERIAL
"Western Division"

Round Backing Rod

Size Box Price ($)

1/4 inch 6400 feet $265.00

3/8 inch 3600 feet $205.00

1/2 inch 2500 feet $204.00

3/4 inch 1100 feet $170.00

1 inch 550 feet $150.00

1 1/4 inch 400 feet $188.00

1 1/2 inch 552 feet $342.00

2 inch 360 feet $379.00

HANDY PAK "Western Division"

Round Backing Rod

Size Unit Price ($)

1/4 inch 2500 feet $172.50

3/8 inch 1400 feet $122.85

1/2 inch 800 feet $96.75

5/8 inch
550 feet
$96.75

3/4 inch
400 feet
$96.25

1 1/2 inch 92 pieces
Per Box
$5.80/6 ft pc.

2 inch 60 pieces
Per Box
$9.89 ft pc

BACKING MATERIAL
"Eastern Division"

Round Backing Rod

Size Box Price ($)

1/4 inch 6400 feet $280.00

3/8 inch 3600 feet $199.00

1/2 inch 2500 feet $175.00

Size Roll Price ($)

1/4 inch 3200 feet $140.00

3/8 inch 1800 feet $100.00

TRAPEZOID BACKING ROD - GRIP STRIP BRAND

Size Box Price ($)

3/4 inch 1200 feet 175.00
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1 inch 960 feet 185.00
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1 1/4 inch 600 feet 189.00
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1 1/2 inch 460 feet 184.00
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2 inch 360 feet 187.00
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3 inch 200 feet 202.00
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4 inch 144 feet 202.00
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5 inch 120 feet 206.00
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6 inch 96 feet 206.00
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Size Unit Price ($)

3/4 inch 300 pcs. per box .90 per 4 ft. pc.
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1 inch 240 pcs per box 1.17 per 4 ft. pc
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1 1/4 inch 150 pcs per box 1.91 per 4 ft. pc
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1 1/2 inch 115 pcs per box 2.43 per 4 ft. pc
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2 inch 90 pcs 3.16 per 4 ft. pc
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3 inch 50 pcs per box 6.22 per 4 ft. pc
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4 inch 36 pcs per box 8.66 per 4 ft. piece
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5 inch 30 pcs per box 10.57 per 4 ft. piece
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6 inch 30 pcs per box 13.21 per 4 ft. piece
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Forms of Payment:
We accept MASTERCARD, VISA, DISCOVER CARD and AMERICAN EXPRESS.

Shipping:
We ship to your jobsite. All orders are shipped within 24 business hours.
Substantial freight discounts may occur on shipments weighing 200 pounds or more.
Orders accepted before noon are same day shipment.

Terms:
Prices effective April 1, 2008. Prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in US dollars. Seller not responsible for consequential damages.
All returns require advance approval number and will be subject to 15% restocking charge.