Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute
Advanced Polymer Technology is proud to be a member of the Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWR Institute), a community dedicated to elevating quality, integrity, and professionalism across our industry. Our Qualideck polyurethane-based concrete coating systems are engineered to protect structures in the most demanding environments, and our membership underscores a shared commitment to best practices, education, and continuous improvement.
What is the Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute?
The SWR Institute is a non-profit trade organization formed in 1976 to advance the commercial sealant, waterproofing, and restoration sector. It began with a core group of contractors and later expanded to include manufacturers and design professionals, bringing the full project ecosystem under one collaborative umbrella. This mix of members helps enable open knowledge-sharing and practical problem-solving grounded in real-world experience.
Membership spans three primary categories: contractors, manufacturers, and associates (including architects and engineers). This structure encourages multidisciplinary collaboration and aids in ensuring that product innovation, installation practices, and design details are aligned from specification through execution. Together, the industry’s most engaged practitioners can compare notes, refine methods, and push standards forward together.
The SWR Institute also invests in industry education through accessible technical resources and events. Its Technical Bulletins – concise, focused publications available in English and Spanish – distill best practices on topics ranging from sealant selection to vehicular deck coatings and through-wall flashing. Members receive these resources at no cost, reinforcing a culture of learning that directly benefits owners and project teams.
What Qualideck From Advanced Polymer Technology Brings to the Table
Qualideck from Advanced Polymer Technology is polyurethane-based coating system purpose-built to protect concrete structures such as parking decks, stadiums, balconies, and pedestrian walkways. The system’s chemistry features a dual-durometer approach, pairing a highly elastic, crack-bridging membrane with a high-tensile topcoat to deliver long-term durability, abrasion resistance, and weatherability under continuous traffic loads.
Beyond robust performance, Qualideck aligns with modern safety and sustainability priorities. Available materials include low-VOC, solvent-free options that contain no TDI, with published fire-test listings (UL 723 and UL 790) on select components. It is protection engineered for real-world exposure like UV, moisture, de-icing chemicals, and aggressive wear without compromising air quality goals.
Specification and application guidance are equally important. Our company provides detailed technical documentation to help specifiers and installers select the right build-up, detail transitions, and manage surface prep and curing in varying conditions. This practical support helps project teams meet performance targets while minimizing installation risk on time-sensitive jobs like garage resurfacing.
Why Advanced Polymer Technology Is Proud to Be a Member
The Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute’s mission to elevate standards and practices through collaboration perfectly mirrors how we approach product development and field support. As a manufacturer member, we at Advanced Polymer Technology benefit from direct dialogue with contractors and design professionals, turning jobsite feedback into improvements in chemistry, detailing, and installability. That feedback loop strengthens specifications and boosts project reliability for owners and facility managers.
The SWR Institute’s emphasis on education and validated best practices complements our own commitment to clarity and transparency. When the industry shares common language and proven details through bulletins, training, and technical meetings, projects can run smoothly and building performance improves. By contributing our perspective and learning from peers, we help move the entire sector toward safer, longer-lasting building envelopes and elevated lifecycle value.
Quality Products Through Collaborative Efforts
At Advanced Polymer Technology, our Qualideck systems and Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute membership are two sides of the same coin: robust technology backed by a community that values standards, knowledge, and real-world outcomes. For owners, designers, and contractors, that means clearer specs, better protection against the elements, and coatings that stand up to heavy use year after year. We are honored to be part of an organization that champions the same principles we build into every system we make.
If you are planning a parking structure rehab, balcony restoration, or pedestrian deck project, contact us for details on how Qualideck can assist you.