Western Specialty Contractors’ Minneapolis branch stepped in on short notice to complete a roof coating installation at the new Lake Johanna Fire Station in Arden Hills, MN.
Western was brought on to the project after the subcontractor originally hired to perform the roof coating work was no longer able to complete the work. Working as a subcontractor for McDowall Company, Western quickly mobilized its team to help keep construction of the new fire station moving forward.
The project called for the installation of a GAF Unisil Silicone Roof Coating System with a 20-year warranty. Although Western’s Minneapolis team had not previously installed the specified system, crews worked closely with the local GAF representative to learn the product requirements and complete the necessary steps for Western to become registered as a GAF Liquid Applied Roofing Contractor.
With the proper training and registration in place, Western crews successfully installed the silicone roof coating system within the project’s tight timeframe.
“Being called in on short notice and working with a product that was new to our team required us to adapt quickly,” said Matt Drew of Western Specialty Contractors’ Minneapolis branch. “Our team worked closely with the GAF representative to make sure we understood the system and its installation requirements so we could step in and help keep the project moving.”
The project began and was completed in May 2026. Western completed its work on time and within budget to the satisfaction of the project team.
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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.