Category: W.R Meadows Products

Job Name: Copper Road Salt Dome

Contractor: Kenaidan Contracting, CBM Redi-Mix

Owner: Region of Peel

Engineer/Architect: Region of Peel

Background:

The Region of Peel had plans to build a new Salt Dome to support their winter maintenance operations. Salt Domes are subjected to all kinds of heavy traffic and wear-and-tear. From heavy transport delivery trucks to front end loaders scraping the floor slab, these facilities need to withstand a lot. To combat these challenges, the original specification called for a traditional surface-applied hardener for the concrete floor slab and dome walls. The City was concerned whether this hardener would actually be able to provide the long-term durability needed for the life-cycle of the facility.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

To better achieve their needs, Form and Build Supply recommended the Region of Peel substitute Hard-Cem for the originally specified hardener. Hard-Cem is an integral hardener that enhances the long-term durability and abrasion resistance of concrete better than typical surface-applied hardeners. It can be used with both air-entrained and non-air-entrained concrete. Also, because it’s integral and is added to the concrete mix during batching, it eliminates the labour required to apply a hardener after the concrete has cured. This saves both time and money.

With the addition of Hard-Cem into the project, the Region of Peel was able to expedite construction and be confident in the durability of the concrete of their new Salt Dome.

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Job Name: The Gaslight Condos

Contractor: Melloul Blamey Construction/Tri-Con Haid Concrete Finishing Ltd.

Owner: HIP Developments

Engineer/Architect: ABA Architects/EXP Consultants

Background:

Development of the new Gaslight District on the old Southworks grounds in Galt (Cambridge) promises to create a thriving community that will feature condos, retail shops, commercial space, and entertainment venues. The site is defined by its historical structures that have housed a variety of industrial and commercial activities throughout their existence. Due to the site’s long history, the developer faced problems typical in developing brownfield – or potentially contaminated – land. Sites of this nature often have indeterminate levels of contaminants in the soil; a by-product of decades of industrial or commercial use. If not dealt with properly, these contaminants can seep through a building’s concrete ground slab and create a health hazard for building occupants. The developer and contractor therefore had to find a way to prevent any potential vapour transmission of harmful chemicals into their buildings above.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

With the advice of Form and Build, the contractor decided to use the Perminator EVOH 20 Mil Underslab Gas Vapour Barrier manufactured by W.R. Meadows. Perminator EVOH is a seven-layer co-extruded barrier manufactured from state-of-the-art polyethylene and EVOH resins. As an underslab gas/vapour barrier, Perminator EVOH is highly resilient and designed to restrict gases, such as radon, methane, gasoline, solvents, oils, and hydrocarbons from migrating through the ground and into the concrete slab.

By also using W.R. Meadows’ EVOH tape to seal the barrier’s joints, the contractor was able to provide a superior vapour barrier system under the 81,000 square feet of concrete ground slabs required for the project. Through a deep knowledge of construction’s ever-evolving challenges and relationships with industry-leading manufacturers, Form and Build was once again able to provide the right materials on time to get the job done.

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Job Name: Kettle Creek Public School

Contractor: Graceview Enterprises

Owner: Thames Valley District School Board

Engineer/Architect: Gray & Fick Consultants

Background:

Gray & Fick Consultants and Graceview Enterprises were brought on by the Thames Valley District School Board to renovate and add on to Kettle Creek Public School, outside of Port Stanley.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

The original spec only called for a vapour barrier, but Gray & Fick Consultants were looking for protection against a 25-Year storm. Form & Build suggested W. Rs Meadows Precon and approved for use on top of the W.R. Meadows Perminator Vapour Barrier. Hydralastic 836 on all protrusions and any Precon terminations.