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0.5-in x 20-ft Closed cell Backer Rod, Gray

Ratings & Reviews for M-D 0.5-in x 20-ft Closed cell Backer Rod, Gray

4.6
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 4.6 out of 5
1230 Reviews


96% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this backer rod for effectively preparing gaps before caulking, with most reporting it works exactly as intended. Reviewers consistently highlight that it fills gaps efficiently, reduces sealant usage, prevents mess, and creates durable seals around windows and doors. Many appreciate its ease of installation, flexibility, and ability to compress into tight spaces. Customers note it stops cold drafts and improves insulation. The material is described as high-quality and versatile across diverse applications. A few mention the diameter runs slightly smaller than expected, but this rarely impacts satisfaction. Overall, reviewers strongly recommend it as a reliable, cost-effective solution.

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1236 Customer Reviews

Would Recommend

Best backer rod I have ever purchased

September 20, 2026
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Works well; saves sealant

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I had a problem with my zoysia grass and weeds growing up in the cracks that were deep. I used sealant with backer rod to seal them off. It fixed the problem. I also scattered sand on repair when sealant was wet, it looks like the concrete. Backer rod keeps the self leveling sealant from runnig out the bottom of crack and reduces the amont of sealant needed. It solved the problem.

September 20, 2026
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Great for sealing cracks.

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I bought this to fill in some cracks on my concrete steps before applying a self leveling caulk. It did a great job of sealing the crack.

September 20, 2026
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New Floors

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This looks good with my finished floor.

September 19, 2026
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Works great

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Does the job. Exactly what I needed

September 16, 2026
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Burt Backer Rod

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Perfect product to fill voids around windows and corner trim on office shed conversion.

September 16, 2026
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Great for leaky doors

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I brought this for my front door which has a little crack in the bottom left corner. I used the entire length and it immediately sealed the inside of my door. I’d buy it again and again

September 13, 2026
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Good strength and compression

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I bought this last week and it worked perfectly for filling the gap in my concrete before I filled with self leveling sealant

September 12, 2026
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Works great

September 11, 2026
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