Sealing Gap

[BertoBuckeye]

Hello All, looking for some help as I'm trying to close up my building before insulating.

There is a trim piece for the overhang (white) and a gap between it and the tan ribbed steel siding. The gap ends up being ~1".

I am not trying to get the building air tight. But I do want to keep bugs and bats out. How do I seal that gap up?

I dont want to just spray foam, because it will look horrible. So I though maybe pressing in a backer rod up there and foaming from behind to hold it in place?

I know there are closure strips but those only work when the ribs are perpendicular.

Any help is appreciated!

 

[Lynden]

1/2 or 3/4-inch foam pipe insulation, whichever size fits better.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-x-6-ft-Foam-Self-Seal-Pipe-Insulation-ORS07812/204760815

 

[bullnerd]

So you have vertical rib siding mounted horizontally?

 

[BertoBuckeye]

So you have vertical rib siding mounted horizontally?

Well it's just ribbed steel. Either direction is acceptable. The ribbed steel is horizontal. Is the picture showing up if not I can re attach it.

 

[124ci]

These are sold for different panels with different thicknesses. I have them on my building, they came with the panels. https://www.greenhousemegastore.com...Rh_KNmMbAn_bZ6yzyQ0JwiMCTUL7ovMhoCWWUQAvD_BwE

 

[BertoBuckeye]

These are sold for different panels with different thicknesses. I have them on my building, they came with the panels. https://www.greenhousemegastore.com...Rh_KNmMbAn_bZ6yzyQ0JwiMCTUL7ovMhoCWWUQAvD_BwE

Those only work if the ribs are perpendicular to the trim / overlap.

 

[nadogail]

IMHO, Pack the gap with foam backer rob and then apply a "Better" grade caulk.