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06.05.2021 18:07:14
> Can someone tell me how many sq ft can
> you get from a 16oz can of big gap filler
> after it cures.
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> Can someone tell me how many sq ft can
> you get from a 16oz can of big gap filler
> after it cures.
Note that there are different versions. Some expand more than others,
on purpose. The minimally-expanding type is for applications where
things might move, like a window or door frame. here
It's cubic inches, not square feet, and one can will give you just
about enough to seal around a door with a one-inch gap. I would say
that is about 1200 cubic inches, or 2/3 of a cubic foot. here
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Steve Bell
New Life Home Improvement
Arlington, TX
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*Physical Properties:
Parallel Compressive Strength: 90 psi
Tensile Strength: 110 psi
Shear Strength: 70 psi
Flexural Strength: 120 psi here
*Physical Properties:
Parallel Compressive Strength: 40 psi
Tensile Strength: 30 psi
Shear Strength: 30 psi
Flexural Strength: 50 psi
Product Information:
Free Rise Density: 8.0 lbs per cubic ft.
Expansion Rate: Approx. 8x Liquid Volume
Buoyancy (flotation): 54 LBs per Cubic Ft. [links]
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