--- product_id: 14992373 title: "30501 Pre-Caulking Filler Rope Backer Rod, 1/2-Inch x 100-Feet, Grey" brand: "sashco" price: "VT17233" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Sashco" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14992373-30501-pre-caulking-filler-rope-backer-rod-1-2-inch store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Closed-cell water-resistant design 1/2-inch diameter precision fit 100 feet continuous length 30501 Pre-Caulking Filler Rope Backer Rod, 1/2-Inch x 100-Feet, Grey **Brand:** sashco **Price:** VT17233 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Seal smarter, save bigger—join the pros who never settle for leaks! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 30501 Pre-Caulking Filler Rope Backer Rod, 1/2-Inch x 100-Feet, Grey by sashco - **How much does it cost?** VT17233 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14992373-30501-pre-caulking-filler-rope-backer-rod-1-2-inch) ## Best For - sashco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sashco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Flexible Fit:** Soft, pliable material easily conforms to any joint shape for a seamless finish. - • **Seal Like a Pro:** Creates durable, professional-grade joints that last through time and weather. - • **Waterproof Shield:** Closed-cell foam repels water, protecting your joints from damage and decay. - • **Maximize Efficiency:** Fills gaps perfectly so you use less caulk—saving money and time on every project. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with all substrates and sealants—your go-to backer rod solution. ## Overview Sashco-30501 Pre-Caulking Filler Rope Backer Rod is a 1/2-inch diameter, 100-foot long grey polyurethane foam rod designed to fill and insulate large caulk joints. Its closed-cell, water-resistant design protects joints from moisture damage while allowing caulk to absorb movement. Soft and pliable, it fits easily into gaps, reduces caulk usage, and is compatible with all substrates and sealants, making it a trusted choice for professional and DIY sealing projects. ## Description Product Description Sashco Pre-Caulking Filler Rope Backer Rod, 1/2-Inch x 100-Feet, Grey From the Manufacturer Sashco Sealants 30501 Pre-Caulking Filler Rope (Backer Rod) Review: Great chinking material! - This cord can serve several purposes, but was great for my engineered log cabin. While engineered logs are supposed to require chinking, eventually the logs twist out of shape and the gaskets used two decades ago begin fail. We had our logs sand blasted for new finish and the amount of sand inside proved this! This chinking helped re-establish the tightness of our seal so well, we had to crack a window to light our wood stove! Exactly what was looking for…better insulation! Review: Cuts the cold drafts! - I live in an older apartment and had bad drafts where the floor trim and carpet meet (weird, I know), because my apartment has a basement underneath and has likely settled, leaving this gap and airflow between the two. Anyhow, I needed something to stuff in the gap to stop the draft, and this worked perfectly! I got the 1/2 inch, 100 feet, and it was plenty. I was able to easily poke it under my floor trim, where it's supposed to meet the carpet, with ease. It filled in the gaps, and I have no more freezing drafts! The money I spent will help cut my heating and cooling, so I'm a very happy camper. The product was easy to shape, bendable, and easy to cut with scissors if needed. ## Features - Makes professional joints that last - Helps fill in and insulate large caulk joints and allows the caulking to absorb more movement - Closed cell design repels water to help protect the joint from damage - Complies with ASTM C 1330, Type C - Measures 1/2-inches diameter by 100-feet length - Easy to fit - soft and pliable so it fits into the joint easily - Water resistant - unlike open cell backer rod, it repels water to help protect the joint from damage - Fills the joint so you use less caulk - Fully compatible with all substrates and sealants ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000DZHF5K | | Best Sellers Rank | #120,924 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #318 in Adhesive Caulk | | Brand Name | Sashco | | Color | Grey | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (380) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00031525305011 | | Included Components | Building Materials & Ladders;Raw Building Materials;concretes | | Item Form | item_form | | Item Type Name | Pre-Caulking Filler Rope Backer Rod Roll | | Item Weight | 3.84 ounces | | Manufacturer | SASHCO | | Material Type | Polyurethane | | Maximum Gap Fill | 0.5 Inches | | Surface Recommendation | surface_recommendation | | UPC | 031525305011 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sashco - **Color:** Grey - **Item Form:** item_form - **Item Weight:** 3.84 ounces - **Maximum Gap Fill:** 0.5 Inches ## Images ![30501 Pre-Caulking Filler Rope Backer Rod, 1/2-Inch x 100-Feet, Grey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716uciyptIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great chinking material! *by T***Z on January 15, 2025* This cord can serve several purposes, but was great for my engineered log cabin. While engineered logs are supposed to require chinking, eventually the logs twist out of shape and the gaskets used two decades ago begin fail. We had our logs sand blasted for new finish and the amount of sand inside proved this! This chinking helped re-establish the tightness of our seal so well, we had to crack a window to light our wood stove! Exactly what was looking for…better insulation! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cuts the cold drafts! *by C***N on February 16, 2023* I live in an older apartment and had bad drafts where the floor trim and carpet meet (weird, I know), because my apartment has a basement underneath and has likely settled, leaving this gap and airflow between the two. Anyhow, I needed something to stuff in the gap to stop the draft, and this worked perfectly! I got the 1/2 inch, 100 feet, and it was plenty. I was able to easily poke it under my floor trim, where it's supposed to meet the carpet, with ease. It filled in the gaps, and I have no more freezing drafts! The money I spent will help cut my heating and cooling, so I'm a very happy camper. The product was easy to shape, bendable, and easy to cut with scissors if needed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by C***K on November 3, 2021* This is great closed cell backer rod. I used it to fill gaps in my concrete so no ice would get in there. Used self leveling concrete sealant over this. Worked perfectly. Now I'm looking all over the property to fill gaps so I can use up the roll. 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