Xcluder Introduces New Joint Sealing Kit

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Xcluder is expanding its line of rodent-proofing offerings with the launch of the Xcluder Joint Sealing Kit, designed to quickly and effectively seal or re-seal gaps in concrete joints that may be susceptible to rodent and pest intrusion. The Joint Sealing Kit is the latest addition to Xcluder’s collection of rodent-proofing solutions that offer pest management professionals, maintenance professionals and homeowners peace-of-mind against rodents and other pests.

Engineered concrete joints, including contraction, construction and isolation joints, can widen over time due to concrete shrinkage, foundation settling and seasonal temperature cycles. When these joints expand, the original joint seals often split. Standard joint seals and foam backing are not designed to withstand the gnawing power of rodents. Mice can fit through a one-quarter inch opening and rats can squeeze through a three-quarter inch opening, so unprotected joints can easily be exploited by rodents and other pests to burrow under the slab and tunnel throughout a home or building. Extensive burrowing can then lead to costly structural damage.

The Xcluder Joint Sealing Kit features three 1” x 48” strips of Xcluder Fill Fabric and a tube of premium, non-priming, elastomeric polyurethane sealant. The Xcluder strip is pressed into the gap with a putty knife or screwdriver and covered with the provided sealant, quickly and effectively sealing the gap and preventing rodents from burrowing through.

Xcluder‘s patented blend of stainless steel and polyfiber will not rust or decompose over time, the company reports.. The sharp, coarse fibers cannot be gnawed through by even the most tenacious pests, creating a safe and permanent solution. Each Xcluder Joint Sealing Kit can protect up to twelve feet of a one-half inch wide gap, and is available at www.buyxcluder.com.