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Original BackerBead®

Combination PVC Casing Bead with built-in closed cell backer rod

Eliminates the need to install a backer rod separately, as the product features a factory-applied backer rod that is affixed to the vinyl casing bead and set to the exact height and depth.

Application(s): Stucco, Stone Veneer

This allows the installer to create a “gap” on the wall without the hassle of aligning it in the field, thereby saving time and materials.

Features / Benefits:

  • Combination Bead - Reduces steps in the field installation of casing bead and separate backer rod. Ensures backer rod is installed around all door and window openings.
  • Improved Quality - Factory-applied blue backer rod with preset width and depth to ensure proper caulk gap for sealant application. When the gap is properly caulked, the blue backer rod will no longer be visible.
  • Separation of Dissimilar Materials - Properly terminates stucco and mortar at window and door frames.
  • Sealant Compatibility - Closed-cell backer rod compatible with elastomeric and other cold-applied sealants.

Product Data & Ordering Information

Product code Ground (A) Flange (B) Length Pcs./Box
6650BB 1/2" 1-3/4" 10' 50
6658BB 5/8" 1-3/4" 10' 50
6675BB 3/4" 1-3/4" 10' 50
6678BB 7/8" 1-3/4" 10' 50
66100TBB 1" 1-3/4" 10' 50
66125BB 1-1/4" 1-3/4" 10' 50
66150BB 1-1/2" 1-3/4" 10' 40
66175BB 1-3/4" 1-3/4" 10' 40
66200BB 2" 1-3/4" 10' 40

Lengths: All 10-foot long standard. Custom lengths upon request.
Colors: Available in white, tan, brown or gray.
Backer Rod: Blue standard, white backer rod optional (for clear sealants)

Product Notes:

  • Factory applied backer rod is adhered with set back of 1/4" from the leading edge of the ground on BackerBead casing bead products, unless noted.
  • BackerBead also available with a solid 1-3/4" flange upon request.
  • Backer Rod also available in white upon request for clear sealant applications.
  • U.S. Patent Number D761,971
  • Passed ASTM E331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.  This ASTM performance covers the determination of the resistance of exterior windows, curtain walls, skylights, and doors to water penetration when water is applied to the outdoor face and exposed edges simultaneously with a uniform static air pressure at the outdoor face higher than the pressure at the indoor face.   Stucco was tested in this condition both with the BackerBead® and caulking, vs. no bead and caulked gap, which did not pass the E331 test.  Test results are available upon request.

Installation recommendations:

Prior to setting the BackerBead, clean all surfaces to receive the bead and remove any debris. Refer to sealant manufacturer’s recommendations on caulking this gap. Dry off surfaces. Have the backer rod touch the adjacent surface continuously.

BackerBead® Instalación

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

  • ASTM C1063 Standard Specification for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster
  • ASTM C1330 Standard Specification for Cylindrical Sealant Backing for Use with Cold Liquid-Applied Sealants
  • ASTM C1780 Standard Practice for Installation Methods for Cement-based Adhered Masonry Veneer
  • ASTM C1861 Standard Specification for Lathing and Furring Accessories, and Fasteners, for Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster
  • ASTM D1784 Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
  • ASTM D4216 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Related PVC and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Building Products Compounds
  • ASTM E331 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
  • SDS Vinyl Corp PVC Compounds

STORAGE

All stored materials shall be kept dry.  Materials shall be stacked off the ground, supported on a level platform, and protected from the weather.

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