Where can I buy foam backer rod for concrete gaps?

[dale...@verizon.net]

In another thread it was recommend that I use foam backer rod and
urethane caulk to fill a gap between my driveway and sidewalk where
the felt expansion joint has deteriorated.

I went to Lowes, Menards, and Home Depot and they say they don't carry
the product. What type of local business should I shop for backer
rod?

[jeffreydesign]

look up a Masonry supply store in your area.

-Jeff

[BobK207]

My local HD (Tustion, CA) has the foam backer rod and self leveling
sealant by SIKA

It's stocked w/ cement / masonry stuff

If your HD doesn't, you can get the suff online

http://brands.hardwarestore.com/269-1955-sika-corporation.aspx

I use the large tube (better value) it needs a LARGE caulking gun

backefr rods

http://search.hardwarestore.com/exec/?query=backer&x=0&y=0

cheers
Bob

[Bob F]

<dale...@verizon.net> wrote in message
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I saw 2 sizes yesterday at H.D. near the weatherstripping.

Bob

[Norminn]

dale...@verizon.net wrote:

They probably have it and the help doesn't know .. did you look where
they stock the caulk? I find it at the big box stores and at paint stores.

[DT]

In article <6id8j29b9huflo0ue...@4ax.com>, dale...@verizon.net
says...

Home Depot has it in the concrete supply secction. I use Home Depot's
"Worksite" CD at home to make up invoices, look up prices etc. The SKU for the
3/4" backer rod is 271315.

--
Dennis

[scott...@gmail.com]

I saw 1/2" and 5/8" in the weatherstripping section, and 3/4" in the
masonry supply section. It was not particularly easy to find, but it
was there (Home Depot).

[dale...@verizon.net]

Thanks to all for the replies. I'll check Home Depot. The gap is
3/4" wide so I was thinking I need to use 1" rod. If the local HD
doesn't have 1", then I'll check masonry supply stores and paint
supply stores locally.

If all else fails, I have seen 1" available at some on-line sites.

[emaila...@isp.com]

If you are talking about that round foam "rope". I have gotten it
from Ace Hardware. One of the larger stores.