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Backer rod, ⅜ in, 20 ft

Item EB-GAP-ROD-38

Closed-cell foam rod pressed into a gap ¼ to 5⁄16 in wide before sealing, so the sealant holds at the right depth and uses less.

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Check my fitBuying for the whole house? Build my kit

  • Gaps ¼ to ¼ in wide, 20 ft per coil.
  • Bought through a plan, a reviewer checks it against your photos first.
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What it fitsGaps ¼ to ¼ in wide, 20 ft per coil

Closed-cell foam rod pressed into a gap ¼ to 5⁄16 in wide before sealing, so the sealant holds at the right depth and uses less.

What we match

Matched toGaps ¼ to ¼ in wide, 20 ft per coil
Where it goesSiding, Trim
Sold asEach, 20 ft coil

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Sold in a set

Gap sealing set for siding corners
2 × Exterior sealant, 10.1 oz cartridge, 1 × Backer rod, ⅜ in, 20 ft

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