Western Specialty Contractors – Ft. Lauderdale, FL branch has completed a project to restore and waterproof roof components at First National Bank in South Miami, FL.
Wirtz Realty contracted with Western in June 2023 to make needed stucco repairs to the building’s parapet wall, install waterproofing at the roof flashing, and clean the roof on First National Bank at 5750 Sunset Drive.
The stucco on the building’s parapet wall was cracking and spalling due to the salt air and severe sun, plus it was nearing the end of its useful life.
“The salt air makes everything break down more quickly. On top of that, once the material on the outside has failed and exposed the metal, like the rebar on the inside, everything will begin to rust very quickly. That is why it is so important to keep your building envelope intact through regular maintenance,” said Western Project Manager Sophia Cassidy.
Western’s craftsmen replaced approx. 400 sq. ft. of stucco. While making the repairs, crew members discovered that some of the wood beneath the parapet wall was rotted and needed to be replaced.
Western provided the owner with pricing for the additional work and completed the entire project, including the removal and replacement of the rotted wood, within budget. Western thoroughly cleaned the roof to complete the project in November 2023.
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About Western Specialty Contractors
Family-owned and operated for over 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.