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AIR-SHIELD™ LIQUID FLASHING
Liquid Flashing Membrane
- gun grade
- liquid applied
- flashing and detailing membrane
- can be applied in damp conditions
- non-sag
- paintable
- bonds to most construction materials including exterior gypsum board
- Flashing Installation Instructions
- Project Profile
AIR-SHIELD™ THRU-WALL FLASHING
Flexible Flashing
- nominally 40-mils thick
- roll-type, self-adhering
- air, vapor, liquid barrier
- masonry concrete, wood/steel frames, roofing applications, door and window lintels, sills, spandrel beams, caps, parapets
- low temperature version available
AIR-SHIELD™ 25 MIL FLASHING TAPE
25-Mil Flexible Flashing
- nominally 25-mils thick
- roll-type, self-adhering
- air, vapor, liquid barrier
- window and door openings, deck-to-wall intersections, corner boards, wall-to wall tie-ins, foundation sill plates, sheathing panel seams, under stucco finishes, masonry walls
- non-roof detail areas
- Project Profile
AIR-SHIELD™ ALUMINUM FLASHING
Aluminum-Faced Flashing
- nominally 40-mils thick
- roll-type, self-adhering
- air, vapor, liquid barrier
- aluminum facer for extended UV exposure
- window and door openings, deck-to-wall intersections, corner boards, wall-to wall tie-ins, foundation sill plates, sheathing panel seams, under stucco finishes, masonry walls
- non-roof detail areas
AIR-SHIELD™ BUTYL FLASHING
Transition and Detailing Membrane
- nominally 14.5-mils thick
- designed to be applied without primer or adhesive to ordinary concrete, steel, copper, stainless and galvanized steel, untreated wood, insulated concrete forms (ICFs), extruded insulation board, and exterior-grade fiberglass mat gypsum board sheeting
- extreme cold applications acceptable – down to 10° F (-12° C)
- used as a flashing for rough openings, windows, detailing, and as a transition membrane
- air, vapor, and liquid moisture barrier
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Flashing Product Accessories
BEM
One-Component Waterproofing Membrane
- cold-applied
- non-slump
- elastomeric
- forms fillets and reinforces corners
- waterproofing and sealing material
- bonds to asphalt and concrete
POINTING MASTIC
Polymeric Sealing Compound
- cold-applied
- single-component
- polymeric
- seals exterior, vertical, and horizontal membrane terminations
- can be used as an adhesive bonding
- can be used on all patches and overlaps in detail areas
- bonds to structural concrete, masonry, and wood
MEL-PRIME™
Solvent-Based VOC Adhesive
- conditions and prepares surfaces
- provides a durable, strong adhesion
- dustproofs
- red to reddish-brown in color
- new and existing surfaces
- vertical and horizontal applications
MEL-PRIME W/B
Water-Based Adhesive
- conditions and prepares surfaces
- provides a durable, strong adhesion
- dustproofs
- dark brown color turns to full black after curing
- new and existing surfaces
- vertical and horizontal applications
MEL-PRIME N.E.
Adhesive for use in the Northeast
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The Case for Proper Window & Door Flashing
Considering that windows and doors are little more than needed exterior holes in the side of a building that bridge the divide between the inside and the out, it’s amazing to understand and examine just how often commercial construction contractors do not employ proper processes during their installation. And then, too often it’s building owners or homeowners who end up bearing the brunt of this lack of attention to detail—or major warranty claims and complaints start to find their way to your commercial construction contracting business. Ultimately, windows and doors that do not have properly flashed installations, aren’t integrated with an air and water barrier, or do not have any flashing at all create a variety of issues—from durability and warranty problems with the windows and doors themselves all the way to the actual building experiencing moisture problems because of exposure of the elements to interior areas and inside wall cavities.
So, how can you and your commercial construction company guarantee the quality of your work, protect against worst case scenarios, and ensure the durability of what you produce?
What is Flashing? And How Do I Know If It’s Properly Installed?
Let’s first address the basics. Flashing in either residential or commercial properties is a thin layer of waterproof material that prevents water from seeping in and finding its way into places where it should not be. Ultimately, and even though water may simply want to flow toward the ground, there is the fact that while it travels to its final destination it will seep into any crevices, gaps, or spaces that are present in a building’s exterior. Flashing, then, when it’s effectively installed creates a surface where no seams face uphill and it’s layered with other materials on the building’s surface.
With this in mind, let’s then address how one knows if the flashing has been installed properly. Look at the surface of the building after rain falls—follow a drop of water as it makes its way down the side of the building. If flashing is properly installed, it will not, at any time, ever encounter an open seam or a lip that has been upturned that ultimately blocks its progress. It should, in effect, easily move from surface to surface as it travels to the ground.
Now, there are considerable downsides to not having proper flashing on your building’s windows and doors—and those come in the form of wood rot, mold, structural damage, and insect infestations. There is literally nothing positive or good about having water seep into cracks and seams of a building’s exterior. Therefore, in order to avoid any number of troubling situations from occurring, the installation of windows and doors not only needs to be handled well, but proper flashing must be used. You must remember, siding is never enough protection—an extra barrier is needed.
Preventing Structural Damage with High-Quality Flashing
At W. R. Meadows, we are committed to ensuring structural integrity of both residential and commercial properties through our proprietary flashing products and flashing product accessories. We are proponents of educating our partners and clients on best practices to keep moisture from finding its way inside walls. And while there are many flashing products to choose from on the market today, ours are proven to seal rough openings and detail joints between exterior gypsum board and a variety of other common construction materials and surfaces. Our products and solutions are designed for window and door flashing applications—and will never harm foam insulation.
Learn More About W. R. Meadows AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING
We have long been proud of one of our most proprietary products that is a known leader in the commercial construction industry. AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING is a high-quality, gun grade, low-odor, elastomeric, polyether, liquid-applied flashing and detailing membrane. What’s more is that it is highly durable and bonds with the following construction materials:
- Aluminum
- Brick
- Concrete
- Wood
- Vinyl
- Exterior Gypsum Board
What’s more is that AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING is easy to use and is compatible with our full line of air, vapor, and liquid moisture barriers. It comes with the capability of being applied in wet or damp conditions, does not peel back when left exposed, is proven not to sag, and is 100% solvent free.
More Benefits to W. R. Meadows AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING
Indeed, there are many benefits to consider when looking at W. R. Meadows AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING products. AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING will not create build up in rough openings and it’s paintable within 24 hours of application. It is non-shrinking and guns and tools easily. When properly stored in the right conditions and temperatures, original, unopened containers boast a shelf life of one year. Additionally, the products comply with all current federal, state, and local maximum allowable VOC requirements, including U.S. EPA, LADCO, SCAQMD, and OTC.
W. R. Meadows Installation Tips
- Ensure that all surfaces to be treated with AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING are cleaned, free from contaminants that could impact the bond, and smooth. The surface can be damp and still be treated, but it simply must be clean.
- Remove any areas of the wall that are damaged structurally or look compromised. Please note that exterior gypsum board that shows raw edges may require adhesive.
- Next, apply a bead of the product in the opening that is to be sealed. Using a putty knife, spread the material.
- Apply a thick bead of material to the structural wall surface surrounding the rough opening and use a putty knife to spread. Ensure all material is even and approximately 4″-6″ thick.
- Check for pinholes and voids. Treat as needed.
- Guarantee that the AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING covers the opening seamlessly and joins well with the membrane that is also being installed.
- Allow the surface to dry prior to installing any windows, doors, or other components as well as the AIR-SHIELD membrane.
Kindly note that the AIR-SHIELD products are not to be used as a structural sealant nor are they applicable for use in below grade locations or that which is to be regularly immersed in water.
Where Can I Purchase W. R. Meadows AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING?
For more information about how you can purchase W. R. Meadows AIR-SHIELD LIQUID FLASHING or any of our other fine product lines, please click here or call (800) 342-5976. We are proud of our North American and international network of authorized distributors that work alongside our manufacturing facilities and warehouse operations that are dedicated to serving members of the commercial construction industry.
Reach out to us today to learn more about premier contractor-proven construction products, including best-in-class flashing products and accessories.