Chinking & Backer Rod Material Estimator

Chinking & Backer Rod Material Estimator

Estimate backer rod and 5-gallon chink buckets for the seams between log courses. Results update as you type.

Backer rod carries a 5% waste factor. One 5-gal bucket covers roughly 1,500 linear ft of seam at 1 in wide.
Backer Rod Needed
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linear ft
Rolls to Order
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100-ft rolls
Chink Buckets
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5-gal buckets
Material Cost
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backer + chink

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