We’re proud to offer a new installation animation for our AIR-SHIELD LMP air barrier! This installation animation shows the proper application of the product with the use of our AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING for rough openings, such as windows. AIR-SHIELD LMP is a water-based air/liquid moisture barrier that cures to form a tough, seamless, elastomeric membrane. AIR-SHIELD LMP exhibits excellent resistance to air leakage. When properly applied as a drainage plane, AIR-SHIELD LMP prohibits liquid water intrusion into the substrate. AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING is a high-quality, gun grade, low-odor, elastomeric, polyether, liquid-applied flashing and detailing membrane. It bonds to most construction…
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W. R. MEADOWS’ Animation Helps with Your AIR-SHIELD LMP Install
W. R. MEADOWS’ vast collection of training videos and installation guidelines are made available via its website to help with difficult applications. One such tool is the installation animation for AIR-SHIELD™ LMP with AIR-SHIELD for Rough Openings. Available for download as well viewable on YouTube, our animation will walk you through the installation of AIR-SHIELD LMP, and is complete with in-depth descriptive instructions via text to go along with the animation. AIR-SHIELD LMP is part of W. R. MEADOWS’ family of air barrier products. It’s a water-based air/liquid moisture barrier that cures to form a tough, seamless, elastomeric membrane, and…
W. R. Meadows Receives ICRI Award of Merit
Hampshire, IL – W. R. MEADOWS has received an Award of Merit in the industrial category at the 18th annual International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) awards banquet. The project that received the award was a structural rehabilitation and corrosion protection application at the Port of Portland Terminal 5 in Portland, Oregon. The Port of Portland project required a revitalization of this historic port’s concrete exterior. The project involved the removal of the deteriorated and sulfate-contaminated concrete and included spall repairs. The concrete deterioration was apparent in many different areas of the structural concrete rehabilitation project, including its pier beam, pier…
Pourthane SL at the Panama Airport
Our Pourthane SL joint sealant continues to be a great material for all concrete joint sealant applications. We recently traveled to Panama to see the product in action. The product has continued to be a fantastic material to use in all types of joint sealant applications. This particular project was 15,000 linear meters and also featured our Kool-Rod backer rod. We’re excited about our Pourthane SL product and equally excited to work with our Latin American partners. View the photo gallery below to see the product in action.
New Detailing Air Barriers AIA Presentation Available
W. R. MEADOWS has always thrived to do its part in educating the architectural community by offering 10 AIA-accredited courses that not only help teach aspects of different elements including (but not limited to) building envelope, waterproofing, and concrete restoration, but also count towards earning AIA continuing education credit. Detailing Air Barriers is our latest installment. This newly rolled out course is one-hour long and focuses on specific techniques for installing the different types of air barrier materials. The use of air barriers are an integral part of a high performance building enclosure, and while most architects understand the whys, they may…
W. R. MEADOWS’ INDUROSHINE AND LIQUI-HARD Spur Gold LEED Certification
W. R. MEADOWS is proud to be associated with a project at Odyssey Elementary School in Woodcross, UT, where our INDUROSHINE polished concrete flooring system helped capture a gold LEED certification. The INDUROSHINE system, when combined with W. R. MEADOWS’ LIQUI-HARD, a concrete densifier and chemical hardener, creates an architectural and aesthetically pleasing floor. Also of note is that this system requires neither expensive coverings/coatings nor frequent maintenance – which is especially significant when you consider the 3500-square-foot space at Odyssey. Subsequent maintenance or recoats would prove both costly and time-consuming. However, thanks to the INDUROSHINE system, those worries are…
AIR-SHIELD Fastener Penetration Technical Bulletin
W. R. MEADOWS is frequently asked what types of fasteners are best recommended for use with our line of AIR-SHIELD air barriers. Due to the sheer number of types, this is difficult to answer and should be addressed on a project-by-project basis. However, we’ve put together a new technical bulletin on fastener penetrations through AIR-SHIELD membranes that describes the different terminology and basic rules-of-thumb that should be adhered to when performing these installations. This new technical bulletin is available on our website and is also available in PDF format to easily print out and/or email. It’s a great item to refer to for specifiers…
Air Barrier Association of America Evaluates W. R. MEADOWS Products
One of the areas in which W. R. MEADOWS® hangs its hat is its building envelope products, including its AIR-SHIELD® line of air barriers. Recently, the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) evaluated two of those products – AIR-SHIELD and AIR-SHIELD LMP – and listed them on its website. AIR-SHIELD is a roll-type product that is nominally 40 mils thick. Its self-adhesive membrane is strong and durable, yet remains flexible when surface mounted. It provides excellent protection that won’t shrink, sag, dry out, crack, or rot, and it will resist punctures during installation. AIR-SHIELD is packaged in rolls of 38.5″…
Install MEL-DEK Flawlessly!
One of our most popular waterproofing membranes is MEL-DEK. This product has been used for decades to waterproof bridges and parking decks and meets ASTM D 6153, Type III. MEL-DEK is a roll-type waterproofing membrane that is 65 mils thick, composed of a nominally polymeric waterproofing membrane on a shrink-resistant, heavy-duty, polypropylene woven carrier fabric. The two components are laminated together under strictly controlled production procedures. MEL-DEK waterproofing system provides an excellent waterproofing membrane for bridges, parking decks, or other vehicular traffic structures to be overlaid with an asphalt concrete wearing course. MEL-DEK is ideal for repair, maintenance, or new…
Back to School: W. R. MEADOWS Sales Reps Build Knowledge and Camaraderie
On September 16-17, six W. R. MEADOWS outside sales reps convened at its corporate office in Hampshire, IL, for Building Envelope Boot Camp. The event was hosted by Sales Manager Todd Duewel and Building Science Specialist Russ Snow. Each attendee learned more on a few key points: Gaining a better understanding of AIA presentations Learning how to apply products via demonstration Generating new selling methods Sharing jobsite troubleshooting methods through open discussion Topics covered at this year’s event included air barriers, waterproofing/vaporproofing – both underslab and positive versus negative side – and building codes and standards. All attendees were able…
Download Your CAD Details from W. R. MEADOWS’ Website
Among the many various items available on W. R. MEADOWS’ website are its Application (CAD) Details. Current CAD Details available include W. R. MEADOWS’ AIR-SHIELD™ air barrier family, its underslab vapor barrier products, as well as its line of waterproofing products and cementitious waterproofing products. The individual products for which CAD Details are posted can be below. Recently, we’ve added thumbnails next to each product name. These thumbnails, like the one above, make the CAD Detail page more user-friendly, as they act as a preview so you know exactly what you’re downloading before you begin doing so. All CAD Details are…
Check Out Our Reformulated DECRA-SEAL OTC!
We’ve recently updated our DECRA-SEAL OTC product to perform even better than it has in the past. The new, proprietary formula adds working time to the application and also reduces bubbling and other defects that may arise from less than ideal installation conditions. DECRA-SEAL OTC is specifically formulated for extended working time and provides a premium-grade curing and sealing compound for optimum moisture retention. The high solids, non-yellowing, acrylic film truly enhances both plain gray and decorative concrete. Applying DECRA-SEAL OTC to concrete surfaces also improves resistance to water, alkalis, mild acids, and petroleum spirits. This product has been formulated…
New Sell Sheet Released for EVAPRE
W. R. MEADOWS has released a new, informative sell sheet for EVAPRE, its high-quality, water-based evaporation retardant. The sell sheet outlines key features and benefits of EVAPRE, and lists conditions under which it is best used and most effective. EVAPRE is designed to reduce rapid moisture loss from the concrete surfaces prior to curing. Weather conditions such as low humidity, high winds, direct sunlight, and high temperatures are contested by this product, which in turn helps the job stay on schedule. EVAPRE is packaged in 45-ounce containers. You can request a copy of the new EVAPRE sell sheet here, as long…
Protect Concrete with the CS-309-OTC and TIAH OTC Combo
A great flooring system is created with the combination of our CS-309-OTC and TIAH OTC products. CS-309-OTC has been a premier concrete curing and sealing compound for years and our TIAH OTC has recently been reformulated into a protective concrete sealer. This one-two combination of these products can be used on decorative concrete surfaces as well as plain gray. The initial cure with CS-309-OTC and the extended protection and beautification with TIAH OTC sealer creates a durable, sustainable, and eye-pleasing concrete surface. CS-309-OTC acrylic concrete curing and sealing compound is an acrylic polymer solution. In addition to regular concrete, the…
Use SPECTRUM RE-KOTE TF to Renovate and Resurface
If you are planning to use what’s left of the summer to cross projects off your to-do list, consider SPECTRUM RE-KOTE TF from W.R. Meadows for renovating or resurfacing your concrete surfaces. Ideal for both interior and exterior projects, SPECTRUM RE-KOTE TF is a single-component, polymer-modified, rapid-hardening, cementitious concrete repair mortar. This product is full of versatility. It smooths rough edges, repairs honeycombs and dresses up bug holes; and can provide coating for concrete walls, balconies, swimming pools, and more. SPECTRUM RE-KOTE TF is color-enhanced for a light gray finish, and may be stained, dyed, or pigmented. Because of its…
New CAD Details for Air-Shield LMP
We’ve just updated our CAD details for Air-Shield LMP! Click here to view the newly updated details. For a full list of all CAD details, please click here. Air-Shield LMP is a water-based air/liquid moisture barrier that cures to form a tough, seamless, elastomeric membrane. Air-Shield LMP exhibits excellent resistance to air leakage. When properly applied as a drainage plane, Air-Shield LMP prohibits liquid water intrusion into the substrate. In addition to the CAD details available on our site, we also have an air barriers contactors handbook that lists several of our top details in a spiral-bound detail book. This…
Handbook from W. R. Meadows Spotlights Air Barriers Product Line
W. R. Meadows is widely recognized as a top producer for quality products in the construction industry, including its complete line of air/vapor and liquid moisture barriers. The Air Barriers Handbook by W.R. Meadows is the best place to find information on the many different components that make up an air barrier system. This user-friendly, 186-page handbook is complete with installation instructions, guidelines, and information akin to a data sheet. The following products are included: AIR SHIELD ™, AIR SHIELD ™ LM, AIR SHIELD ™ LMP, AIR SHIELD ™ LSR, and AIR SHIELD ™ TMP. These products are designed to…
Reintroducing Tiah OTC
W. R. Meadows is proud to announce our reformulation of our popular Tiah® OTC product. Originally, Tiah OTC was a curing-and-sealing compound but now the product is solely focused on being the best concrete sealing compound on the market. Tiah OTC acrylic sealing compound is an acrylic polymer solution that dries to a transparent film, which improves abrasion resistance of concrete. The product is specifically formulated for extended working time and provides a tough, clear film that will not after-yellow. It also provides improved weather and stain resistance, combined with a dustproof sealer. Tiah OTC can be used on driveways,…
Air-Shield Liquid Flashing Features and Benefits
Air-Shield Liquid Flashing is one of the newer additions to the W. R. Meadows line of building envelope products. Specifically, Air-Shield Liquid Flashing has been developed as an accessory to help fully seal the structure from the ingress of moisture, especially in tricky areas such as around windows, doors, and other enclosures. Just one slight unprotected area in this key area could create an easy way for moisture to invade the building envelope, creating increased energy costs, unsafe indoor air quality and many other potential problems. Air-Shield Liquid Flashing was formulated specifically to fully seal these areas where moisture could…
It’s time to try out FLOOR-TOP STG!
FLOOR-TOP STG from W. R. MEADOWS is a time-proven, durable floor topping and underlayment that has been used for years to refurbish old, worn down concrete surfaces. If you haven’t given the product a try yet, now’s the time to dive in! FLOOR-TOP STG is the solution to make that concrete look new again. FLOOR-TOP STG is a standard traffic-grade, single-component, shrinkage-compensated, self-leveling floor topping and underlayment that may be pumped or poured. FLOOR-TOP STG is specially designed to smooth out uneven, rough or minor deteriorated interior concrete floors. FLOOR-TOP STG is ideal for smoothing out and leveling concrete and…
Don’t Let Winter Salt Leave You Feeling Salty
Winter salt got you feeling salty? INTRAGUARD is your solution. This water-based, penetrating concrete sealing compound for exterior concrete surfaces is specifically designed to limit the intrusion of moisture and chlorides into concrete surfaces. Its proprietary blend of silane and siloxane penetrates deep into the pores of the concrete to help protect it from scaling caused by deicing salts. We also have a new sell sheet available. You can order print copies or download the PDF here. These sell sheets are a great way to educate and promote our products. You can also request samples here. INTRAGUARD’s clear sealing properties…
Visit Blue Ridge Fiberboard at the International Roofing Expo
Our sister company, BLUE RIDGE FIBERBOARD, will be at the International Roofing Expo in New Orleans from February 24-26th at booth #1709 with some exciting new things to share with you. Brought to you by popular demand, the same STRUCTODEK HD WITH PRIMED RED COATING that you know and love is now available in both 1/2“and new 1” sizes! The new 1” STRUCTODEK HD WITH PRIMED RED COATING can span a typical 2-5/8” flute on a metal “B” deck for a very cost effective, yet solid direct to deck application. When compared to a glass faced gypsum cover board, STRUCTODEK…
See W. R. MEADOWS products in action on Instagram!
W. R. MEADOWS is now on Instagram! We will be posting photos and architectural renderings of projects that contain W. R. MEADOWS products. If your company has a project that you’d like featured on our Instagram please send a high resolution photo, contact information for us to link back to your company, and some background about the project and how W. R. MEADOWS products were used in it. If your company uses Instagram and your photos feature our products, we now have an official #wrmeadows hashtag that you can use as well. We’re excited to be featuring your work in…
Intraguard: The Savior of Salty Concrete
Winter salt got you feeling salty? Have no fear! INTRAGUARD Water-Based, Clear, Penetrating Sealing Compound for Salt Protection has just the penetrating sealing action to protect even your saltiest exterior concrete surfaces. Specifically designed to limit the intrusion of moisture and chlorides into concrete surfaces, this proprietary blend of silane and siloxane penetrates deep into the pores of the concrete to help protect the concrete from scaling caused by deicing salts. INTRAGUARD weatherproofs and protects virtually all exterior concrete surfaces, including concrete driveways, walkways, and parking lots. The product is designed to provide lasting protection from de-icing chemicals and moisture…
Request a Sample of Air-Shield Liquid Flashing!
One of W. R. MEADOWS’ newest additions to our diversified air-barrier line is AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING. Newly launched in 2013, it has become an important piece of our complete line to help reduce the penetration of air, liquid, and moisture into the building envelope. AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING is a high-quality, gun grade, low-odor, elastomeric, polyether liquid-applied flashing and detailing membrane. It bonds to most construction materials, such as aluminum, brick, concrete, wood, and vinyl, and exterior gypsum board. We’ve heard positive feedback from the construction and design communities on AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING. If you haven’t seen the product for yourself, we have samples available…
Decra-Seal: Yellow is for Bananas, Not Concrete
Having problems with yellowing concrete? Specifically formulated for the decorative concrete market, our DECRA-SEAL is a non-yellowing, acrylic-based, high solids, liquid curing and sealing compound for decorative concrete. The product is clear, transparent, easy to apply, and offers improved resistance to water, alkalis, mild acids, and petroleum spirits. DECRA-SEAL has been formulated to seal and protect decorative colored concrete by producing a hard yet flexible, clear film. We have different formulations to meet all of your decorative concrete needs: Decra-Seal Non-Yellowing Acrylic Curing and Sealing Compound for Decorative Concrete DECRA-SEAL is designed for exterior concrete surfaces, driveways, patios, swimming pool…
Check out our updated expansion joints brochure!
Did you know that the first product W. R. MEADOWS introduced, way back in 1926, was ASPHALT EXPANSION JOINT? Our founders pioneered expansion joint technology, knowing that concrete expands and contracts with temperature and moisture changes. As the temperature rises or the moisture content of the concrete increases, expansion takes place. As the temperature drops, the concrete will contract. The provision to accommodate movement at predetermined locations with proper joint applications prevents the development of stresses that could rupture the concrete. Our company was founded on the principle of protecting concrete from damage – that’s why we’re known as the Guardian…
We Have a New Air-Barrier Code Compliance Page
We’ve developed a new Air Barrier Code Compliance page to help you navigate W. R. MEADOWS products in relation to code compliance regulations in your area. It includes the testing requirements for air barriers for air permeance, air leakage, and fire resistance, including use of air barriers in NFPA 285 assemblies, as well as updated information about air barrier requirements in national codes and standards. With the continued rise in energy costs and the concentrated design of structures that are more energy efficient, the industry has continued to revise codes and standards to provide minimum requirements that need to be…
Blue Ridge Fiberboard Wins Virginia’s Nascar Green/E3 Sustainability Competition
On October 1st, our sister company BLUE RIDGE FIBERBOARD INCORPORATED won the Virginia NASCAR Green/E3 Challenge at Martinsville Speedway for demonstrating outstanding commitment to sustainability and world-class business practices. “Blue Ridge Fiberboard is extremely honored to receive the first place award for the Virginia NASCAR Green E3 Challenge. Blue Ridge products have been “Green” long before the high priority that green has become in today’s world. This has been achieved by utilizing a sustainable wood fiber supply as our primary product composition,” said Director of Sales and Marketing, Mike Taylor. “Mark Custer, the Blue Ridge Fiberboard Plant Manager and his…
97C Catalog Updated and Available
We’ve recently updated and reprinted our 97C catalog. This 28-page premium-grade construction products condensed catalog provides a quick and easy-to-use reference guide complete with photos and descriptions for over 100 of our products, covering both the W. R. MEADOWS and DECK-O-SEAL lines. The catalog pages are organized by product application categories and MasterFormat designation. Besides a description and photo, each product also lists key specifications and packaging information. This edition includes our newest products, such as AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING and INTRAGUARD; updated packaging photos; and updated specifications on all of our product offerings. Company information and primary office location addresses…
Perminator Celebrates Years of Strength
For many years PERMINATOR has been used in applications from schools and hospitals, to universities and sports stadiums and has been continually revered for its outstanding jobsite performance and exceptionally low perm rating. PERMINATOR underslab vapor barrier is primarily designed for underslab construction, where the soil has been tamped and leveled or compacted fill has been applied. PERMINATOR can also be used as a protection course for waterproofing membranes. The desired sheet lengths are cut to size and retained at the top of the waterproofing membranes by PERMINATOR TAPE or TERMINATION BAR from W. R. MEADOWS. When it comes to…
Samples of Intraguard Now Available!
We recently introduced Intraguard, a water-based, penetrating concrete sealing compound for exterior concrete surfaces specifically designed to limit the intrusion of moisture and chlorides into concrete surfaces. Its proprietary blend of silane and siloxane penetrates deep into the pores of the concrete to help protect it from scaling caused by deicing salts. The product has met with widespread acclaim throughout the industry, and we just want to make readers aware of this fantastic technology. Intraguard’s clear sealing properties weatherproofs and protects virtually all exterior concrete surfaces, including concrete driveways, walkways, and parking lots. The product is designed to provide lasting…
We’re Proud to be Members of the Concrete Polishing Association of America
The Concrete Polishing Association of America acts as a communication conduit to connect all architect, contractor, engineer, design, distributor, and manufacturing professionals in the concrete polishing industry. The CPAA’s goal is to establish the groundwork as a base for which specifications, standards, and practices can be defined and shared by leaders within the industry from a clear, concise, and technical foundation. The CPAA also strives to lead the industry through non-biased education that emphasizes integrity, accountability, and outstanding craftsmanship to ultimately increase awareness and desire for polished concrete surfaces. We are proud to say that we have been a member of…
W. R. Meadows on SlideShare
Have you visited the W. R. Meadows page on SlideShare lately? This page is a great way to learn more about the construction industry and the technology that W. R. Meadows provides. Currently, we provide nine presentations that cover a wide variety of topics in the construction industry, including concrete restoration, underslab vapor barriers, concrete surface treatments, and more. These presentations are the actual files we present to architecture and engineering firms to help them earn continuing education credit from the American Institute of Architects, so these presentations are a great way to learn what actual design firms are learning…
Go Inside and Out, Above and Below with Hydralastic 836
HYDRALASTIC 836 is a unique cold-applied, solvent-free, single-component waterproofing compound that not only completes waterproofing jobs inside and out on interior and exterior concrete surfaces, but also can be used in both above and below-grade applications. HYDRALASTIC 836 is excellent for horizontal and vertical applications, such as waterproofing plaza decks, planter boxes, and sealing parapets and is ideal for positive-side waterproofing for foundations, as well as inbetween-slab and vertical applications. It bonds to both concrete and asphalt, skins over in 30 minutes with no dust pick-up, and can be applied on green concrete. No mixing is required, it will not…
New AIR-SHIELD Installation Guidelines Available
The AIR-SHIELD line of air barriers continues to lead the industry in protecting the building envelope from the intrusion of air and moisture. Used throughout the world, our line includes sheet membranes, fluid-applied membranes, and all-weather material. To help our customers with the installation of the product in specific applications, we’ve created installation guideline documents that will educate those involved in the installation of the products. Our two newest guidelines are now available – Plywood Sheathing Joint Detail Installation Guidelines and Rough Openings Installation Guidelines. You will also find our other existing guidelines as well as links to our CAD…
Detail Strip: Accessorizing Your Installation Right
Accessories aren’t just for fashion. When sealing cracks and open joints in concrete pipes or culverts, having a durable and self-adhering elastomeric tape provides an effective sealant to complete any horizontal and vertical joint installation. DETAIL STRIP is a rugged, self-healing, and flexibility retaining 9″ (228.6 mm) wide, 65 mil thick, self-adhering elastomeric tape that may be used as an installation option with PROTECTION COURSE, MEL-ROL®, AIR-SHIELD™, MEL-DRAIN®, and MEL-DEK® from W. R. MEADOWS. When sealing butt joints in waterproofing and sealing cracks and open joints in concrete pipes or culverts, the tape can be used on inside and outside…
Happy July 4th!
We’d like to take a minute and wish all our partners and customers in the U.S. a happy and safe 4th of July weekend. Whether you sell, specify, or apply our product, we thank you for your business and patronage. W. R. Meadows truly is a great American success story. Our humble beginning was in 1926, when the founder of the company, W.R. “Bob” Meadows, pioneered the creation of concrete expansion joint fillers. Installing these fillers in periodic intervals in concrete absorbed the stresses of concrete as it expanded and shrank due to the freeze/thaw cycle. These fillers allowed concrete to…
We’ve Rolled Out a New Sell Sheet for MEL-ROL
MEL-ROL waterproofing system is a flexible, versatile, dependable, roll-type waterproofing membrane composed of a nominally 56 mil thick layer of polymeric waterproofing membrane on a heavy duty, four-mil thick, cross-laminated polyethylene carrier film. The two components are laminated together under strict quality-controlled production procedures to create an exceptionally innovative and durable waterproofing product. In addition to its already outstanding features, a handy overlap guideline is printed 2 ½” (63.5 mm) in from the material edge on each side to assure proper overlap coverage and to assist in maintaining a straight application. Special exposed polymeric membrane strips are provided on both…
Updated Waterproofing Brochure Now Available
W. R. Meadows is known for our wide array of building envelope materials, including our full line of waterproofing materials. These material include our Mel-Rol sheet waterproofing membrane, Mel-Rol LM fluid-applied waterproofing membrane, and Mel-Rol LM (All Season) all-weather, fluid waterproofing membrane. Recent entries into the line include BEM and Hydralastic 836. As you can see, we have a multitude of products to meet every waterproofing need. To help our customers keep track of all our waterproofing materials, we offer our new, updated waterproofing brochure. This brochure has recently been updated and features the most current information on our entire…