Western Specialty Contractors’ NYC Metro Branch successfully completed a technically complex waterproofing project on the steel roof cables that suspend Madison Square Garden’s iconic, column-free roof.
The 404-foot-diameter steel cable suspension roof, the first permanent roof of its kind in New York City and the largest in the U.S., is one of the arena’s most distinctive features. In July 2022, Western was contracted to provide waterproofing for the 54 structural steel cables, each approximately 45 feet long, ranging in size from 2 to 4 inches in diameter.
The biggest challenge? Access. Western collaborated with SafeSmart Access to design and fabricate custom platforms that allowed their crews to safely reach each cable without disrupting venue operations. Once accessible, each cable was wrapped in elastomeric waterproofing fabric and sealed using heating sleeves, bonding the material securely to the steel surface.
Despite the tight timeline and constraints posed by the venue’s heavy event calendar, Western completed the work on schedule and within budget alongside their façade sealant restoration project. The roof cable waterproofing ensures continued protection against corrosion and extends the life of this world-renowned structure.
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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.