Western Specialty Contractors’ Seattle branch has completed a major restoration and waterproofing project at 1300 University, a multi-family residential property owned and managed by CWD Group. The project, which began on June 17, 2025, and concluded on October 4, 2025, was performed under the direction of Walker Consultants and focused on improving the building’s long-term structural performance and water protection.
The project began with extensive surface preparation, including the removal of existing deck coatings, tile, and wood overlays. Crews used swing stages to access elevated areas and conducted thorough grinding and cleaning of substrates to ensure proper bonding of repair materials. Concrete restoration was completed across floors, slab edges, balcony posts, ceilings, beams, and joists by removing deteriorated concrete, treating reinforcing steel, applying repair mortar, and installing new reinforcement where needed to restore structural stability.
To address moisture intrusion, Western performed crack routing and sealing, joint sealant replacement, and chemical grout injection using a water-activated urethane grout system. Each balcony also received a new multi-layer pedestrian traffic coating designed to withstand weather exposure and everyday use while enhancing the aesthetics of the residential surfaces.
Maintaining strong communication with residents was a key factor in the project’s success.
“Anytime you’re working in a residential setting, you have to remember you’re working in someone’s home,” said Project Manager Nathen Allen. “Our foreman did a great job keeping the condo spokesperson informed about upcoming work locations, noise levels, odors, and when decks needed to be cleared. That communication played a big role in keeping everything on track.”
Western completed the project on schedule and within budget, delivering structural repairs and improved waterproofing protection that will support the building’s performance for years to come.
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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.