Western Specialty Contractors finishes sealant replacement at Charlotte office complex

Western Specialty Contractors’ Charlotte branch completed a major waterproofing and sealant replacement project at Gateway Village Technology Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, finishing the work on time and within budget. Crews replaced nearly 340,000 linear feet of sealant across two buildings and addressed hidden flashing defects that were leaking into conference rooms.

Why it matters: - The project improved weather resistance at an active office complex and helped protect the buildings’ envelopes from moisture intrusion. - The work covered nearly 340,000 linear feet of exterior sealant, or about 64 miles, across two buildings. - The job finished on time and within budget, which matters on occupied properties where access and scheduling are harder to control.

What happened: - Western Specialty Contractors’ Charlotte branch completed a waterproofing project at Gateway Village Technology Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. - Western worked as a subcontractor on the active office complex. - Crews completed a full replacement of exterior sealants on two buildings. - The project started in April 2025 and ended in June 2026.

The details: - Access was one of the biggest challenges on the project. - Western used aerial lifts and suspended scaffolding to reach work areas on both buildings. - The project required 106 suspended scaffolding drops. - Western’s crews rigged and completed all 106 drops in-house. - The in-house rigging helped reduce costs, simplify logistics and give the team tighter control over access. - During work on the first building, crews found flashing deficiencies at four locations. - Those defects were allowing water to leak into upper-floor conference rooms. - Western coordinated with the consultant, general contractor and customer to assess, test and define the repair scope. - The team completed the extra repairs while access equipment was already in place, avoiding the need to relocate equipment. - That approach helped limit added costs and keep the project on schedule. - Western finished the first building ahead of schedule and within budget. - The early completion helped secure the contract for the second building. - Work on the second building was completed on schedule and within budget. - The overall project was completed to the satisfaction of the project team.

Between the lines: - The flashing defects suggest the sealant replacement uncovered broader envelope issues, not just surface wear. - Completing follow-up repairs without moving access equipment likely saved time on a site where logistics were already complex. - Finishing the first building early appears to have strengthened confidence in Western’s execution and helped win the second phase.

What's next: - Western Specialty Contractors’ Charlotte branch can point to the Gateway Village work as a reference for large-scale envelope repair on occupied buildings. - The project also shows how in-house rigging can shorten timelines and control costs on access-heavy jobs. - For more information, contact Quinn Griffith, Charlotte Branch Manager, at +1 704-598-5098.