Chicago’s Master Craftsmen in Building Envelope Restoration
About Us
The Chicago area office has served customers throughout Illinois since 1982.
Western Waterproofing Company was founded in St. Louis, MO in 1915 and since then has grown across the United States.
In 2015, Western celebrated our centennial and rebranded as Western Specialty Contractors to provide a more encompassing portrayal of our services.
Services
Deck Coatings & Wall Coatings
Considering applying a coating to your façade or parking structure? Coatings can be a fantastic cost saving and preventive maintenance measure, but they are only as effective as the caliber of preparation and installation. Whether it’s a planter, plaza deck, parking garage or façade, coating systems we install help preserve the useful life of your structure and reduce repair cost
Concrete Repair &
Restoration
Concrete repair can come in many different forms from building facades to precast structures to parking garages. All of which are vulnerable when exposed to the weather. An effective maintenance routine on a parking structure can prevent costly repairs that can be disruptive to tenants and cause unexpected cost and safety concerns.
Shotcrete & Gunite Application
Overhead/vertical concrete spalls present hazards for tenants and vehicles. Application of overhead/vertical repair mortars is a cost efficient approach to repair and protect your structure while ensuring the safety of parkers.
Epoxy & Urethane Grout Injection
Epoxy crack injection is an economical practice of repairing non-moving cracks in walls, slabs, columns, and beams. Urethane crack injection also known as polyurethane or grout is a common way to seal and fill a active leaking crack in concrete foundation walls and slabs. Either discipline provides an alternative method for repairing concrete without full removal and replacement or excavation.
Sealant & Expansion Joint Replacement
Exterior building sealant is the first line of defense for water intrusion on the building exterior. Neglect of this critical construction component can lead to interior and exterior deterioration of any building. Water intrusion is more than an inconvenience for property owners and tenants. Left unchecked it can damage structural elements and shorten the useful life of buildings.
Structural Repair & Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
Structural repair can come in many different forms from full concrete column replacement, concrete beam reinforcement, externally bonded carbon fiber, supplement steel installation, or repair and replacement of existing post-tension cables. All of which Western employs our own certified craftsmen and women who take pride in restoring Americas structures.
Wall Coatings
Considering applying a coating to your façade? Coatings can be a fantastic cost saving and preventative maintenance measure, but they are only as effective as the caliber of preparation and installation. Whether it’s a planter, plaza deck, or façade, coating systems we install help preserve the useful life of your structure and reduce repair costs.
Masonry Restoration & Preservation
Masonry restoration is the phrase used for working with any form of masonry on an existing building that does not encompass building it from new construction. Restoration is tearing the masonry down and rebuilding to repointing and cleaning and sealing. Masonry structures are vulnerable to age, moisture, pollutants, building movement and deferred maintenance.
Epoxy & Urethane Grout Injection
Epoxy crack injection is an economical practice of repairing non-moving cracks in concrete walls, slabs, columns, and beams. Urethane crack injection also known as polyurethane or grout is a common way to seal and fill a leaking crack in concrete foundation walls and slabs. Either discipline provide an alternative method for repairing concrete without full removal and replacement or excavation.
Sealant & Expansion Joint Replacement
Got leaks? Exterior building sealant is the first line of defense for water intrusion on the building exterior. Neglect of this critical construction component can lead to interior and exterior deterioration of any building. Water intrusion is more than an inconvenience for property owners and tenants. Left unchecked, it can damage structural elements and shorten the useful life of buildings.
Façade Cleaning
Curb appeal is an important part of a building’s overall image. In addition to adding a strong aesthetic to your buildings exterior a routine cleaning can help you monitor existing conditions of the buildings exterior and thus will enhance your ability to budget for repairs with no surprises hidden under dirt/grime
Roofing
No matter the type of property or market size, investing in a high-quality roofing system and effective maintenance yields substantial returns. Find out how our roofing team can provide superior protection and longevity for your property.
The Chicago Team
Meet the leadership team of Western’s Chicago Branch.
Steve Genovese
Midwest Region Manager (Facades)
Matthew Ziesemer
Branch Manager (Concrete)
Contact us today about your next project.
Whether you’d like us to take a look at minor leak issues, provide a proposal for full capital restoration projects, or give an educational presentation that will help you and your team make your exterior maintenance more cost effective, we’d love to connect with you.