Granite Properties contacted Western Specialty Contractors to help with the caulking and sealant restoration of their state-of-the-art building, 500 N Brand.
500 N Brand was dealing with deteriorating sealants on its facade, which caused water intrusion into the interior of the building. Western’s vast experience with high-rise caulking and sealant restoration was valuable for the project’s success.
This project was set up into four phases. It was planned strategically to minimize the impact on building occupants, maintain overall building aesthetics, and eliminate all leaks in the work area. A series of tests were made to determine the best sealant type for the building’s wet seal, window perimeter, metal-to-metal hand cast, granite panel joints, and perimeter joints at the concrete.
Swinging stages were used to perform the scope of work, which included removing/trimming existing gaskets, cleaning and solvent-wiping joints, installing new soft backer rods in joints, and installing new silicone sealant at joints.
About Western Specialty Contractors
Family-owned and operated for more than 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing, and specialty roofing. Western offers a nationwide network of expertise that building owners, engineers, architects, and property managers can count on to develop cost-effective, corrective measures that can add years of useful life to a variety of structures, including industrial, commercial, healthcare, historic, educational and government buildings, parking structures, and sports stadiums. Western is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with 30 branch offices nationwide and employs more than 1,200 salaried and hourly professionals who offer the best, time-tested techniques and innovative technology. For more information about Western Specialty Contractors, visit https://westernspecialtycontractors.com.