Nebraska’s Master Craftsmen in Building Envelope Restoration
About Us
Western Waterproofing Company was founded in St. Louis, MO in 1915 and since then has grown across the United States. Our Omaha operations opened in 1972 as Western Waterproofing Company — a local contractor specializing in waterproofing, concrete and facade restoration.
In 2015, Western celebrated our centennial and rebranded as Western Specialty Contractors to provide a more encompassing portrayal of our services.
Western Omaha has been part of its business community for over 50 years, starting in 1972. The office services Omaha, greater Omaha, Lincoln, Nebraska, South Dakota, and NW Iowa. Since opening in 1972, the office is striving for growth and client expansion and its reputation of a quality restoration contractor has stayed true. The Omaha office is grateful to have had the opportunity to work on Nebraska landmarks such as the downtown Woodmen Life building, Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, and Neligh Mill Historical Site built in 1873 in Neligh, NE.
Services
Concrete Repair and 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 costs and safety concerns.
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.
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, supplemental steel installation, or repair and replacement to existing post-tension cables. All of which Western employs our own certified craftsmen and women who take pride in restoring America’s structures.
Deck Coatings & Wall Coatings
Considering applying a coating to your façade or parking structure? 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, parking garage or façade, coating systems we install help preserve the useful life of your structure and reduce repair costs.
Explore our work.
University of Nebraska Lincoln – Memorial Stadium
Neligh Mill Historical Site – Neligh, NE
Westroads Mall – Omaha, NE
United Center Lofts — Sioux City, IA
“I wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was working with Rudy on this project. His professionalism was on display the entire project. He communicated when needed, worked with the department while onsite and completed all phases of the work in the Phase 1 time slot. He made my job simple throughout the entire time he was on campus.”
Dan Watkins, Construction Supervisor
Where To Find Us
14515 Grover St, Omaha, NE 68144
402-333-3647
Parking Structure Inspection Guide
Maintaining multi-million-dollar parking garages can be a daunting task for building owners and their facility managers. An ineffective maintenance routine on a parking structure can quickly lead to costly repairs and restorations that can be disruptive to tenants and cause unexpected costs and safety concerns.
Fortunately, identifying and tracking problem areas within parking structures has just become easier with Western Specialty Contractors’ new online Visual Guide & Checklist for parking garage inspections.
Caulking & Sealants | Unlocking the Basics
Practically every building requires caulking and sealants to prevent water from reaching interior spaces.
Caulking and sealants are not only the most commonly used waterproofing materials, but they’re also the most incorrectly used. This quick cheat sheet will help you decode any jargon you encounter for caulking and sealants.
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.