Mel-Drain: Rolled Matrix Drainage Systems

CSI Code: 07100
NO. 719 JULY 2004

(Supersedes January 2004)
MEL-DRAINTM
Rolled Matrix Drainage Systems
DESCRIPTION INSTALLATION
MEL-DRAIN™ is a dimple raised, molded For vertical, below grade applications unroll
polystyrene sheet bonded to high strength MEL-DRAIN with flat, core side against the wall or
polypropylene fabric. This geocomposite allows the waterproofing material. W. R. MEADOWS’ Pointing
passage of moisture through the fabric while Mastic or MEL-PRIME Solvent-Base VOC Primer
preventing fine soils from entering the drainage are excellent adhesives, compatible with this
channel. Various drain designs are available, installation. The flat side core lip is overlapped to
depending on soil pressure and flow specifications. provide a continuous drainage layer. Extra filter
(An optional polyester backing film is available when fabric is provided at the edges for overlapping with
used in conjunction with flexible waterproofing the next sheet. MEL-DRAIN is easily cut with
material). The family of MEL-DRAIN products construction knives or scissors.
provides excellent protection in vertical, horizontal
and site applications. For horizontal applications unroll and overlap so that
water runs with overlap. Add appropriate ballast as
USES needed to hold down drainage board.
Used in conjunction with a total W. R. MEADOWS
Moisture Protection System, MEL-DRAIN is the
ideal choice for enhanced waterproofing protection of
basement walls, plaza decks, earth sheltered homes,
commercial buildings, retaining walls, underground
parking, site drainage, etc.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• High flow capacity, without clogging/Relieves
hydrostatic pressure build-up
• High compressive strength/Dependable, long life
performance
• Easy to install, durable under jobsite conditions/
Lower total installed cost
• Chemically resistant to all naturally-occuring soil
conditions/Wide variety of applications
• Provides added protection for waterproofing
materials/Enhances waterproofing performance
• Part of a complete W. R. MEADOWS Moisture
Protection System/Worry free, single source
solution
CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE…
W.R. MEADOWS, INC. HAMPSHIRE, IL / CARTERSVILLE, GA

P.O. Box 338 • HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140-0338
Phone: 847/214-2100 • Fax: 847/683-4544 YORK, PA / FORT WORTH, TX / BENICIA, CA
1-800-342-5976 POMONA, CA / GOODYEAR, AZ / MILTON, ONT.
www.wrmeadows.com
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TECHNICAL DATA
PHYSICAL TEST
PROPERTIES 5012 5012-B 5035 5035-B 7055 7555 7572 9055 METHOD
(ASTM)
FABRIC
Weight, oz/yd2 4 (N/W) 4 (N/W) 4 (N/W) 4 (N/W) 6 (N/W) 6 (MONO) 6 (MONO) 8 (N/W) D 3776
Grab tensile, lbs. 110 110 110 110 165 465 x 290 465 x 290 230 D 4632
Mullenburst, Psi 215 215 215 215 310 560 560 695 D 3786
EOS (AOS) 100 100 100 100 80 70 70 100 D 4751
Flow Rate gpm/ft.2 150 150 150 150 120 28 28 80 D 4491
CORE
Compressive
strength, lbs/ft.2 10,800 10,800 15,000 15,000 21,000 21,000 30,000 18,000 D 1621 (Mod.)
Flow capacity, gpm/ft. of

width 9 9 16 16 16 18 9 16 D 4716
DRAIN BOARD
Thickness, inch 1/4 1/4 7/16 7/16 7/16 7/16 1/4 7/16 D 1777
Roll weight, lbs. 30 32 40 45 40 48 42 52
Roll length, ft. 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Roll width, inch 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48
Backing Film No Yes No Yes No No No No
FOR THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT

INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
www.wrmeadows.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
“W. R. MEADOWS, INC. warrants at the time and place we make shipment, our material will be of good quality and will
conform with our published specifications in force on the date of acceptance of the order." Read complete warranty. Copy
furnished upon request.
Disclaimer
The information contained herein is included for illustrative purposes only, and to the best of our knowledge, is accurate
and reliable. W. R. MEADOWS, INC. cannot however under any circumstances make any guarantee of results or
assume any obligation or liability in connection with the use of this information. As W. R. MEADOWS, INC. has no
control over the use to which others may put its product, it is recommended that the products be tested to determine if suitable for specific
application and/or our information is valid in a particular circumstance. Responsibility remains with the architect or engineer, contractor
and owner for the design, application and proper installation of each product. Specifier and user shall determine the suitability of products
for specific application and assume all responsibilities in connection therewith.
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CSI Code: 07100

NO. 719 JULY 2004

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE…

W.R. MEADOWS, INC. HAMPSHIRE, IL / CARTERSVILLE, GA

Flow Rate gpm/ft.2 150 150 150 150 120 28 28 80 D 4491

Flow capacity, gpm/ft. of

FOR THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT

© W. R. MEADOWS 2001 7/04-0M

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