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W. R. MEADOWS’ Building Envelope Product Group Manager and Building Science Specialist Russell Snow will be featured in a panel discussion on liquid-applied air barriers during the one-day Materials Selection Conference in Pittsburgh on September 26. The event, hosted by Durability + Design magazine, is titled “Building Wall Coatings, Water Repellents and Liquid-Applied Air Barriers.” Snow currently serves as Chair of the Air Barrier Association of America and is a member of the ASTM E06, ASTM D08, and American Concrete Institute committees. He has also been involved for a number of years with Construction Specifications Canada and is currently involved…
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Read Our “Building in Tight Urban Spaces” Article!
At W. R. MEADOWS, we’re proud to employ seasoned, experienced, educated professionals with impeccable product knowledge. Our sales team features many knowledgeable employees who have decade upon decade of experience in the construction industry. To help share this knowledge, our personnel actively write technical articles to help educate readers on several facets of the construction industry. Recently, our very own Wendy Talarico authored an article for respected trade publication, The Construction Specifier, which is the official publication for the Construction Specifications Institute. The article, entitled “Building in Tight Urban Spaces,” was featured in the August issue of the magazine. The…
CONSTRUCT: September 13th-15th
Mark your calendar for CONSTRUCT sponsored by CSI. You won’t want to miss the one and only national trade show and educational conference from Wednesday, September 13th through Friday, September 15th at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This event brings together thousands of leaders in the commercial building construction industry that spec and source building products. Learn about real-world, practical products and education solutions for building success during this three-day event. Hear from W. R. MEADOWS’ very own Wendy Talarico, Architectural Services Specialist, who will be presenting at CONSTRUCT. Make sure to visit W. R. MEADOWS at booth # 502.…
W. R. MEADOWS hosts ABAA Installer Training Course
W. R. MEADOWS was very pleased to host an Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) installer certification training course at our location in Hampshire, Illinois for 15 contractors from across the country. ABAA is the national voice of the air barrier industry, setting a high standard for building envelope excellence through their Quality Assurance Program. ABAA President Russ Snow is also Building Science Specialist at W. R. MEADOWS. This 3-day training program, taught by Peter Spafford, the Director of Quality Assurance from the ABAA, focused on both theory and practical instruction for self-adhered and fluid applied air barriers. The classroom…
PRECON Underslab Membrane for Waterproofing and more
When tough underslab waterproofing is needed, PRECON membrane is the product for the job. Prevent moisture infiltration, reduce methane and radon gas invasion, and create a barricade against termites with the addition of PRECON into your construction project. PRECON is made up of non-woven fabric, elastomeric membrane, and a plasmatic core that is exclusively patented by W. R. MEADOWS. PRECON offers the lowest water vapor transmission rating available with its exceptionally tough seven-layer plasmatic core. A mechanical bond is formed between cured concrete and PRECON to ensure the membrane is sealed to the concrete for long-lasting protection. PRECON is ideal…
W. R. MEADOWS Introduces CLAY-TITE Waterproofing Membrane
W. R. MEADOWS is excited to introduce the newest member of their Waterproofing Membrane line, CLAY-TITE. The addition of CLAY-TITE bentonite waterproofing membrane offers a waterproofing option that is based on bentonite clay, a first of its kind from W. R. MEADOWS. CLAY-TITE is a dual layer waterproofing membrane consisting of virgin HDPE and sodium bentonite, and a protective layer consisting of a non-woven polypropylene. The HDPE in CLAY-TITE provides the first layer of waterproofing while the bentonite’s self-sealing capabilities ensure puncture protection under hydrostatic conditions. The additional of polypropylene fabric protects the bentonite on the job site and from…
W. R. MEADOWS INTRODUCES PERMINATOR® EVOH
W. R. MEADOWS is excited to announce a new product addition to its Vapor Barrier line. PERMINATOR EVOH completes the line by offering an option for a strong gas barrier membrane that is durable and efficient as part of a complete vapor barrier system in preventing contaminants in the soil from penetrating the structure. PERMINATOR EVOH’s seven-layer co-extruded barrier manufactured from state-of-the-art polyethylene and EVOH resin is specifically designed for brownfield sites. EVOH provides superior resistance to gas and moisture transmissions. PERMINATOR EVOH is a highly resilient underslab barrier designed to restrict gases, such as gasoline, solvents, oils, and hydrocarbons…
Create Custom BIM Models with BIMsmith
W. R. MEADOWS partners with BIMsmith to offer architects, designers, specifiers and contractors an opportunity to create their own free custom BIM models. BIMsmith allows construction professionals to seamlessly combine products into assemblies for walls, floors, ceilings and roofs for leading design software, Revit® and beyond. BIMsmith offers industry specialists the only cloud based assembly tool platform for product data management. “As we look for ways to expand our reach into the AEC community, tools such as BIMsmith are important resources for our customers to curate systems using our products,” said Glenn Tench, Marketing Director of W. R. MEADOWS. “Specifiers…
David Boyle Named President of CSC
W. R. Meadows congratulates David Boyle on his appointment to president of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). David has been a member of CSC since 2000, obtained his CTR designation 15 years ago, and has been working his way up through the ranks ever since. David is a member of the Grand Valley Chapter and was a vital part of the resurgence of that Chapter. After taking an active role as Chapter Director for two years, he then was elected to the Executive Council as 4th Vice-President, and has moved up through the VP roles and is now President. His responsibilities…
Vanier Football Complex Case Study
When Kansas State was in need for a hot liquid tar waterproofing alternative during phase 3 of their Vanier Football Complex construction project to expand their stadium seating compacity to 50,000 seats and increase the facility to include a grand four-story atrium and state-of-the-art training rooms, W. R. MEADOWS was able to offer HYDRALASTIC 836 as a perfect solution. After the architect’s initial specifications called for a hot applied sealant, safety concerns about working with hot liquid tar arose. The architecture firm quickly signed off on switching its product plans to HYDRALASTIC 836 after it was able to meet the…
HYDRALASTIC 836 – a Superior Waterproofing Compound
HYDRALASTIC 836 is a solvent-free, cold-applied, single-component waterproofing compound ideal for use on both interior or exterior concrete surfaces, including above and below grade applications. It has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, has very low odor, and will not crack in extreme cold or slump due to softening at high temperatures. HYDRALASTIC 836 is excellent for positive-side horizontal and vertical applications such as waterproofing plaza decks, planter boxes, and sealing parapets, as well as waterproofing of foundations and split-slab applications. It bonds effortlessly to concrete, asphalt, wood, metal and can be applied to green concrete. HYDRALASTIC 836 does…
Waterproofing for Plaza Decks
W. R. Meadows’ Wendy Talarico, LEED AP, Architectural Services Specialist, explores the waterproofing world of plaza decks in an article published in The Construction Specifier. Plaza decks involve a variety of sizes, shapes and surfaces, resulting in confusion about the best way to waterproof them. “A plaza deck is a layer-cake of materials: the waterproofing membrane provides the base layer and the rest—protection layer, drainage course, insulation (or sometimes a fill layer of sand or gravel), and wearing or traffic surface—is ‘overburden.’ How those layers are designed depends partially on the design of the slab itself, which, in turn, depends…
We’re proud to introduce our new PENTREAT line
Last year, W. R. MEADOWS launched its line of PENTREAT concrete sealing products, including PENTREAT 244-40, PENTREAT 244-40 OTC and PENTREAT 244-100. All three of the products have been received well and are included in many Department of Transportation and Ministry of Transportation specifications. PENTREAT is a reactive, penetrating, silane sealer that inhibits water and chloride ion penetration in concrete and masonry structures. It is also a hydrophobic, impregnating sealer that helps prevent chloride-induced corrosion of rebar, scaling, spalling, freeze-thaw damage, and other causes of debilitating concrete. PENTREAT is designed for use on horizontal, vertical, overhead, new and existing concrete…
EVAPRE to Control Evaporation in Hot and Dry Conditions
With summer right around the corner, extra precautions must be taken to avoid concrete damage from hot and dry conditions during curing. When moisture is evaporated too quickly from newly poured concrete, significant shrinkage and cracking will occur. Warm temperatures, low humidity, and wind all contribute to accelerated evaporation rates. EVAPRE evaporation retardant is a high quality, cost-effective, water-based compound specifically designed to effectively reduce the rate of surface evaporation. EVAPRE forms a thin monomolecular film to reduce rapid moisture loss from the concrete surfaces prior to curing, giving newly poured concrete the time needed to gain sufficient strength to…
ABAA Conference: April 18th-20th
ABAA Air Barrier Association of America will be hosting their 6th annual Conference & Trade Show this Tuesday through Thursday, April 18th-20th, in Reston, VA. This conference provides three days of comprehensive learning taught by some of the most innovative minds in building science with a focus on air barriers and building airtightness. Come visit W. R. MEADOWS at booth number 4 to see our Air Barrier products and speak with our experienced sales personnel. W. R. MEADOWS offers quality air barrier protection with our AIR-SHIELD air barrier line. W. R. MEADOWS’ own AIR-SHIELD has completed the ABAA evaluation process…