{"id":12611,"date":"2014-10-22T10:50:17","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T15:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/?p=12611"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:25:17","slug":"cera-rod-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"CERA-ROD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"ds\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section\">Product Data Sheet<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/pics\/hdgreen.jpg\" alt=\"Product Data, W. R. MEADOWS\" width=\"678\" height=\"150\" align=\"BOTTOM\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"19%\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/data-sheets\/ca\/#0791\">07 91 23<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"29%\">\n<p align=\"RIGHT\">DATA SHEET 7900-442<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/data\/7900-442.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/pics\/pdfclick.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" height=\"23\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>CERA-ROD<sub>\u2122<\/sub><\/b><br \/>\n<b>Non-Gassing, Heat-Resistant Backer Rod<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><br \/>\nCERA-ROD is a closed-cell, round, flexible, continuous-length, non-absorbent, non-gassing, non-staining, non-shrinking material extruded from a cross-linked polyethylene.\u00a0 Compression\/deflection is approximately 55.2 KPa (8 psi) at 25% deflection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>USES<\/strong><br \/>\nCERA-ROD is used in joints or large cracks in Portland cement or asphalt concrete.\u00a0 It provides the correct sealant reservoir configuration, controls joint depth, and prevents sealant run-out through the bottom of the joint.\u00a0 CERA-ROD also acts as a bond breaker to prevent bottom side sealant adhesion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEATURES\/BENEFITS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Works equally well in concrete joints\/cracks or asphalt cracks.<\/li>\n<li>Use with hot-applied joint sealants \u2026 will not melt, shrink, evaporate, or stain.<\/li>\n<li>Retains its original diameter and is non-gassing when exposed to high sealant temperatures.<\/li>\n<li>Prevents run-out through voids or bottom of the joint \u2026 saves sealant material.<\/li>\n<li>Acts as a bond breaker to stop sealant adhesion to the bottom side of the joint.<\/li>\n<li>Fast and easy to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PACKAGING<\/strong><br \/>\nCartons weigh 4.99 kg (11 lb.) each, except the 38.1 mm (1\/2&#8243;) and 50.8 mm (2&#8243;) sizes that weigh 13.61 kg (30 lb.) each.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASTM D 5249, Type 1, Type 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>COLOUR<\/strong><br \/>\nWhite<\/p>\n<p><strong>STANDARD SIZES<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rod Diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Lineal<\/strong><strong> Metres<\/strong><strong> per Carton<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Lineal Feet per Carton<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9.5 mm (3\/8&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>1097<\/td>\n<td>3600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12.7 mm (1\/2&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>762<\/td>\n<td>2500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15.9 mm (5\/8&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>472.44<\/td>\n<td>1550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22.2 mm (7\/8&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>259.08<\/td>\n<td>850<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25.4 mm (1&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>167<\/td>\n<td>550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>31.8 mm (1 1\/4&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>121.92<\/td>\n<td>400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>38.1 mm (1 1\/2&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>168<\/td>\n<td>552<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>50.8 mm (2&#8243;)<\/td>\n<td>109<\/td>\n<td>360<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>APPLICATION<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Crack and Joint Preparation \u2026<\/strong> Remove all dirt and foreign matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Method \u2026<\/strong> Install CERA-ROD with a single- wheeled or three-wheeled roller, depending on application. Avoid stretching or puncturing the material. CERA-ROD needs to be held in compression to work effectively.\u00a0 The diameter of the rod should be 3.2 mm (1\/8&#8243;) larger than the width of the joint for joint widths up to 19.1 mm (3\/4&#8243;).\u00a0 For joints 19.1 mm (3\/4&#8243;) and larger, add 6.4 mm (1\/4&#8243;) to diameter rod selection.\u00a0 Applications for all hot-applied joint sealants from W. R. MEADOWS can follow immediately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRECAUTIONS<\/strong><br \/>\nTemperature limit of product is 210\u00b0 C. Read and follow application information and Safety Data Sheet information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MASTERFORMAT NUMBER AND TITLE<\/strong><br \/>\n07 91 23 &#8211; Backer Rods<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEED INFORMATION<\/strong><br \/>\nMay help contribute to LEED credits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MRc9: Construction and Demolition Waste Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2018-01<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/pics\/foot-can.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"98\" align=\"BOTTOM\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/pics\/footer-can.jpg\" alt=\"warranty\" width=\"614\" height=\"212\" align=\"BOTTOM\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CERA-ROD is a non-gassing, heat-resistant, closed-cell backer rod made from cross-linked polyethylene, designed for use in concrete and asphalt joints or large cracks. It helps form a proper sealant reservoir by controlling joint depth, preventing sealant run-out, and reducing waste. CERA-ROD also acts as a bond breaker by preventing three-sided adhesion \u2014 eliminating bond to the bottom of the joint or crack as well as the top of the expansion joint for cleaner, longer-lasting sealant performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":72785,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","footnotes":""},"categories":[15653],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12611","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-backer-rods-en-ca","8":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>CERA-ROD (Canada) - Non-Gassing, Heat-Resistant Backer Rod - W. R. Meadows Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"CERA-ROD is a non-gassing, heat-resistant, closed-cell backer rod made from cross-linked polyethylene, designed for use in concrete and asphalt joints or large cracks. It helps form a proper sealant reservoir by controlling joint depth, preventing sealant run-out, and reducing waste. CERA-ROD also acts as a bond breaker by preventing three-sided adhesion \u2014 eliminating bond to the bottom of the joint or crack as well as the top of the expansion joint for cleaner, longer-lasting sealant performance.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"CERA-ROD (Canada)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"CERA-ROD is a non-gassing, heat-resistant, closed-cell backer rod made from cross-linked polyethylene, designed for use in concrete and asphalt joints or large cracks. It helps form a proper sealant reservoir by controlling joint depth, preventing sealant run-out, and reducing waste. CERA-ROD also acts as a bond breaker by preventing three-sided adhesion \u2014 eliminating bond to the bottom of the joint or crack as well as the top of the expansion joint for cleaner, longer-lasting sealant performance.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"W. R. Meadows Canada\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wrmeadows\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2014-10-22T15:50:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-04T17:25:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"759\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"756\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"W. R. MEADOWS\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@wrmeadows\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@wrmeadows\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"W. R. MEADOWS\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"W. R. MEADOWS\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/4240984224f9be9b44d719ddbb989033\"},\"headline\":\"CERA-ROD\",\"datePublished\":\"2014-10-22T15:50:17+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-04T17:25:17+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":326,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2014\\\/10\\\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Backer Rods\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-CA\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/\",\"name\":\"CERA-ROD (Canada) - Non-Gassing, Heat-Resistant Backer Rod - W. R. Meadows Canada\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2014\\\/10\\\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2014-10-22T15:50:17+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-04T17:25:17+00:00\",\"description\":\"CERA-ROD is a non-gassing, heat-resistant, closed-cell backer rod made from cross-linked polyethylene, designed for use in concrete and asphalt joints or large cracks. It helps form a proper sealant reservoir by controlling joint depth, preventing sealant run-out, and reducing waste. CERA-ROD also acts as a bond breaker by preventing three-sided adhesion \u2014 eliminating bond to the bottom of the joint or crack as well as the top of the expansion joint for cleaner, longer-lasting sealant performance.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-CA\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-CA\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2014\\\/10\\\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2014\\\/10\\\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg\",\"width\":759,\"height\":756,\"caption\":\"cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/cera-rod-canada\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Construction Products\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/c\\\/construction-products-en-ca\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Joint Sealants\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/c\\\/construction-products-en-ca\\\/joint-sealants-en-ca\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Backer Rods\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/c\\\/construction-products-en-ca\\\/joint-sealants-en-ca\\\/backer-rods-en-ca\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":5,\"name\":\"CERA-ROD (Canada)\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/\",\"name\":\"W. R. Meadows Canada\",\"description\":\"Concrete Construction Products Manufacturer\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-CA\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"W. R. Meadows Canada\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-CA\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/logo-3.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/logo-3.jpg\",\"width\":709,\"height\":709,\"caption\":\"W. R. Meadows Canada\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/wrmeadows\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/wrmeadows\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/w-r-meadows-inc\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/WrmeadowsTraining\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/wrmeadowsinc\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/can.wrmeadows.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/4240984224f9be9b44d719ddbb989033\",\"name\":\"W. R. MEADOWS\",\"description\":\"W. R. MEADOWS, INC. designs, manufactures, and markets high-quality building materials for today's construction professionals. Products are sold through an authorized distribution network. The family-owned and operated company focuses on product quality, exceptional service, and trusted integrity since its founding in 1926. About Us | Vapor Barriers | Air Barriers | Concrete Expansion Joints | All Construction Products\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"CERA-ROD (Canada) - Non-Gassing, Heat-Resistant Backer Rod - W. R. Meadows Canada","description":"CERA-ROD is a non-gassing, heat-resistant, closed-cell backer rod made from cross-linked polyethylene, designed for use in concrete and asphalt joints or large cracks. It helps form a proper sealant reservoir by controlling joint depth, preventing sealant run-out, and reducing waste. CERA-ROD also acts as a bond breaker by preventing three-sided adhesion \u2014 eliminating bond to the bottom of the joint or crack as well as the top of the expansion joint for cleaner, longer-lasting sealant performance.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"CERA-ROD (Canada)","og_description":"CERA-ROD is a non-gassing, heat-resistant, closed-cell backer rod made from cross-linked polyethylene, designed for use in concrete and asphalt joints or large cracks. It helps form a proper sealant reservoir by controlling joint depth, preventing sealant run-out, and reducing waste. CERA-ROD also acts as a bond breaker by preventing three-sided adhesion \u2014 eliminating bond to the bottom of the joint or crack as well as the top of the expansion joint for cleaner, longer-lasting sealant performance.","og_url":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/","og_site_name":"W. R. Meadows Canada","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wrmeadows","article_published_time":"2014-10-22T15:50:17+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-02-04T17:25:17+00:00","og_image":[{"width":759,"height":756,"url":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"W. R. MEADOWS","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@wrmeadows","twitter_site":"@wrmeadows","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"W. R. MEADOWS","Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/"},"author":{"name":"W. R. MEADOWS","@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/#\/schema\/person\/4240984224f9be9b44d719ddbb989033"},"headline":"CERA-ROD","datePublished":"2014-10-22T15:50:17+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-04T17:25:17+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/"},"wordCount":326,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg","articleSection":["Backer Rods"],"inLanguage":"en-CA"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/","url":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/","name":"CERA-ROD (Canada) - Non-Gassing, Heat-Resistant Backer Rod - W. R. Meadows Canada","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg","datePublished":"2014-10-22T15:50:17+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-04T17:25:17+00:00","description":"CERA-ROD is a non-gassing, heat-resistant, closed-cell backer rod made from cross-linked polyethylene, designed for use in concrete and asphalt joints or large cracks. It helps form a proper sealant reservoir by controlling joint depth, preventing sealant run-out, and reducing waste. CERA-ROD also acts as a bond breaker by preventing three-sided adhesion \u2014 eliminating bond to the bottom of the joint or crack as well as the top of the expansion joint for cleaner, longer-lasting sealant performance.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-CA","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-CA","@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg","width":759,"height":756,"caption":"cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/cera-rod-canada\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Construction Products","item":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/c\/construction-products-en-ca\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Joint Sealants","item":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/c\/construction-products-en-ca\/joint-sealants-en-ca\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Backer Rods","item":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/c\/construction-products-en-ca\/joint-sealants-en-ca\/backer-rods-en-ca\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"CERA-ROD (Canada)"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/#website","url":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/","name":"W. R. Meadows Canada","description":"Concrete Construction Products Manufacturer","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-CA"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/#organization","name":"W. R. Meadows Canada","url":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-CA","@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-3.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-3.jpg","width":709,"height":709,"caption":"W. R. Meadows Canada"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wrmeadows","https:\/\/x.com\/wrmeadows","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/w-r-meadows-inc","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/WrmeadowsTraining","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wrmeadowsinc\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/#\/schema\/person\/4240984224f9be9b44d719ddbb989033","name":"W. R. MEADOWS","description":"W. R. MEADOWS, INC. designs, manufactures, and markets high-quality building materials for today's construction professionals. Products are sold through an authorized distribution network. The family-owned and operated company focuses on product quality, exceptional service, and trusted integrity since its founding in 1926. About Us | Vapor Barriers | Air Barriers | Concrete Expansion Joints | All Construction Products"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cera-rod-heat-resistant-backer-rod.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12611"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12611\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73501,"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12611\/revisions\/73501"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/72785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/can.wrmeadows.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}