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What is Multi-Family Housing?
Multi-family housing is one of the most common dwelling options available that allows for multiple separate housing units to be contained within one building or multiple buildings in one complex. These structures can range from small apartment complexes to multi-story student housing buildings or skyscrapers that can house thousands of tenants. With the wide-range of economical residential options multi-family housing offers, demand for these housing developments continue to be on the rise.
It is more important than ever to have the best quality construction products in the market on these large-scale projects to ensure your concrete structures stay as strong and beautiful as possible. W. R. MEADOWS offers a complete suite of products that are designed to help protect and strengthen your concrete investment. Our product lines include below-grade waterproofing, podium and amenity deck protection, planter waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, air-barriers, and more to protect your building from the ground up. Think of us as your guardian of the structure.
Below-Grade Waterproofing
W. R. MEADOWS offers a wide range of products that are suited to fit the needs of any contractor, architect, engineer, or anyone involved in the building process looking to waterproof below grade multi-family project sites. Our products include PRECON, MEL-ROL, MEL-ROL LM, and CLAY-TITE. These products include sheet-applied and
liquid-applied waterproofing options that are available to tackle any below-grade waterproofing challenge. PRECON and CLAY-TITE are used before the concrete is poured, while MEL-ROL and MEL-ROL LM are applied to pre-existing walls to waterproof.

PRECON
PRECON is a composite sheet membrane comprised of a non-woven fabric, elastomeric membrane. The PLASMATIC CORE is a seven-layer matrix…

MEL-ROL
MEL-ROL waterproofing system is a flexible, versatile, dependable, bituminous, roll-type waterproofing membrane. It is a 60 mil-membrane composed of a…

MEL-ROL LM
MEL-ROL LM is a single-component, polymer-modified, cold-applied, water-based, liquid waterproofing membrane ideal for below-grade vertical seamless waterproofing applications. We have…

CLAY-TITE
CLAY-TITE is a dual layer waterproofing consisting of virgin HDPE (20 mil), sodium bentonite, and a protective layer consisting of…
Podium Decks, Amenity Decks & Planters
Podium & Amenity Decks
W. R. MEADOWS recommends cold-applied HYDRALASTIC 836 or hot-applied HRM-714 monolithic waterproofing options for podium and amenity decks. Both products are formulated to provide a tough membrane to take the worry out of waterprooing.
Planters
Concrete planters have become very popular in today’s multi-family apartment and housing developments. They are relatively inexpensive while offering great aesthetic value. However, when the concrete is not properly treated, it is susceptible to cracking, eroding, and bacteria growth. Applying a waterproofing compound can improve the performance and durability of your concrete. W. R. MEADOWS’ recommends waterproofing planters with HYDRALASTIC 836.

HYDRALASTIC 836
HYDRALASTIC 836 is a cold-applied, solvent-free, single-component waterproofing compound. It does not shrink, has a low volatile organic compound (VOC)…

HRM 714
HRM 714 hot-applied rubberized asphalt waterproofing membrane is a 100% solids blend of asphalts, synthetic rubber polymers, and fillers formulated…
Balconies
W. R. MEADOWS‘s waterproofing products that are most suited for balconies are HYDRALASTIC 836, MEL-ROL, and HYDRASTOP SA. HYDRALASTIC 836 is a great vertical and horizontal liquid-applied waterproofing product that is relatively easy to apply. MEL-ROL offers a sheet applied waterproofing option that can be applied horizontally and vertically. HYDRASTOP SA is used as a pre-applied waterproofing membrane specifically designed for horizontal suspended balcony slabs that will receive a concrete topping.

HYDRALASTIC 836
HYDRALASTIC 836 is a cold-applied, solvent-free, single-component waterproofing compound. It does not shrink, has a low volatile organic compound (VOC)…

MEL-ROL
MEL-ROL waterproofing system is a flexible, versatile, dependable, bituminous, roll-type waterproofing membrane. It is a 60 mil-membrane composed of a…

HYDRASTOP SA
HYDRASTOP SA is a composite, self-adhered sheet membrane comprised of a non-woven fabric, elastomeric membrane, and coated release paper. Once…
Air Barriers
W. R. MEADOWS offers an extensive line of air barriers to control air leakage through the building envelope to maintain a high standard of performance of the building materials within the wall assembly. Our AIR-SHIELD line of air barriers include liquid applied, sheet applied, and vapor permeable options.

AIR-SHIELD
AIR-SHIELD self-adhering air/vapor and liquid moisture barrier is part of a total W. R. MEADOWS system to complete the building…

AIR-SHIELD LM
AIR-SHIELD LM is a single-component, liquid-applied, water-based, polymer-modified air/vapor and liquid moisture barrier. AIR-SHIELD LM cures to form a tough,…

AIR-SHIELD TMP
AIR-SHIELD TMP is a water-based air/liquid moisture barrier that cures to form a tough, seamless, elastomeric membrane. AIR-SHIELD TMP exhibits…

AIR-SHIELD ALUMINUM SHEET MEMBRANE
AIR-SHIELD ALUMINUM SHEET MEMBRANE self-adhering air/vapor and liquid moisture barrier is part of a total W. R. MEADOWS system to…

AIR-SHIELD SMP
AIR-SHIELD SMP is a self-adhering, vapor permeable, air/liquid moisture barrier that is designed to be fully bonded to the substrate…

AIR-SHIELD LSR
AIR-SHIELD LSR (liquid synthetic rubber) is an asphalt-free, single-component, synthetic rubber based liquid air/vapor and liquid moisture barrier. AIR-SHIELD LSR…

AIR-SHIELD LMP
AIR-SHIELD LMP is a water-based air/liquid moisture barrier that cures to form a tough, seamless, elastomeric membrane. AIR-SHIELD LMP exhibits…
Notable Projects
Minnesota Veterans Home Building 22 – Minneapolis, MN, USA – 73,000 sq. ft.
73,000 square feet of AIR-SHIELD LMP, over 11,000 linear feet of AIR-SHIELD THRU-WALL FLASHING, and large quantities of BEM and MEL-PRIME W/B were was installed on the Minnesota Veterans Home Building 22. This project was installed by an Air Barrier Association of America trained installer and is part of the ABAA’s quality assurance program.

Minnesota Veterans Home Building 22
Contractor installed 73,000 square feet of AIR-SHIELD LMP behind both metal panel and brick finishes.

Minneapolis Veterans Home Building (Case Study)
The Final Phase of a Long-Term Project to Serve Veterans. Updating and modernizing this important facility, which is depended upon…
Illuminate Apartments – Phoenix, AZ, USA – 30,000 sq. ft.
This project utilized W. R. MEADOWS’ HYDRALASTIC 836, BEM, MEL-DRAIN 9005-B, and REINFORCING FABRIC HCR to help achieve a LEED Silver project certification. Waterproofing materials were applied for podiums and planters

Illuminate Apartments
LEED Silver project. Waterproofing materials were applied to podiums and planters.
Saginaw 2 Apartments – Cambridge, ON, Canada – 18,000 sq. ft.
The Saginaw 2 Apartment building located in Cambridge, Ontario, utilized W. R. MEADOWS’ HYDRALASTIC 836, MEL-DRAIN 7055, and REINFORCING FABRIC HCR to waterproof 18,000 square feet of concrete.

Saginaw 2 Apartments
HYDRALASTIC 836 and accessories were used to waterproof this large apartment complex.
University of Missouri South Housing – Columbia, MO, USA – 80,000 sq. ft.
The University of Missouri selected AIR-SHIELD TMP, AIR-SHIELD THRU-WALL FLASHING, and AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING from W. R. MEADOWS to waterproof 80,000 square feet of their South Housing building.

University of Missouri South Housing
Project featured 80,000 square feet of our thin-film air barrier and accessories.
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