Roof Drama No More: Setting the Stage for Success at Shaw Festival Theatre

Posted Mar 29th, 2024 in Projects

In the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, where the spirit of theater thrives, lies the prestigious Shaw Festival Theatre&mdasha bastion of cultural heritage and artistic innovation. Behind the scenes of this renowned institution, another kind of performance is unfolding, one of craftsmanship, resilience, and transformation. Enter Watertite Roofing, who took center stage in revitalizing the theater's set building facility with a groundbreaking solution: the Duro-Last Metal Retrofit Roof System.

Preserving the Stagecraft Legacy

The Shaw Festival Theatre's commitment to excellence extends beyond its captivating performances to the very infrastructure that supports its artistic endeavors. Recognizing the importance of maintaining a conducive environment for creativity and craftsmanship, the theater management turned to Watertite Roofing for a roofing solution that would safeguard its set building facility against the elements while upholding the theater's legacy of quality and innovation.

Introducing Duro-Last: A Performance Above the Rest

In collaboration with Shaw Festival Theatre, Watertite Roofing embarked on a mission to elevate the set building facility's roofing system to new heights. After careful evaluation, the decision was clear: the Duro-Last Metal Retrofit Roof System emerged as the premier choice for its unmatched durability, versatility, and performance. Crafted from the finest materials and engineered to withstand the rigors of time, Duro-Last offers a seamless integration with existing structures, ensuring a perfect fit and maximum protection. Its innovative design combines galvanized steel with a PVC membrane, delivering superior strength and resistance to damage from harsh weather conditions, including heavy snow loads and UV exposure.

A Dramatic Transformation

With precision and expertise, the team at Watertite Roofing set the stage for a dramatic transformation at Shaw Festival Theatre's set building facility. Despite the challenges posed by the project's scale and complexity, disruptions to operations were kept to a minimum, thanks to meticulous planning and efficient execution. Today, as the theater's artisans and craftsmen continue to bring their creative visions to life within the confines of the set building facility, they can do so with confidence, knowing that their workspace is fortified against the elements. With Duro-Last standing guard overhead, the stage is set for countless productions to come, each one a testament to the enduring legacy of Shaw Festival Theatre.

A Standing Ovation for Excellence

At Watertite Roofing, we take pride in our role as guardians of the built environment, ensuring that iconic institutions like Shaw Festival Theatre can continue to inspire and delight audiences for generations to come. With every project we undertake, we strive for excellence, delivering solutions that exceed expectations and stand the test of time.

From the spotlight to the shadows, our commitment to quality shines through in every detail. With Duro-Last leading the way, we invite you to join us on a journey of transformation&mdashone where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and the stage is always set for success.

Experience the difference. Elevate your roofing performance with Watertite Roofing and Duro-Last.

What our customers are saying

  • As a custom home builder and renovator we work on many unique projects that require unique products and solutions. We only work with contractors that can provide the level of professionalism, service, and product quality that we demand of ourselves for our clientele. Watertite Roofing is one of those contractors who sets the bar higher for others. Their response time, organization of operations, and delivery on service is rarely paralleled. And they install a durable, well warrantied product that takes a load off our minds. We wouldn't use anyone else.
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  • We did our due diligence on roofers when we needed a complete new 15,000 square foot flat roof. All signs were positive for Watertite and they did not disappoint us, they did a great job. Zack was our main contact and he kept us informed throughout the project and always returned our calls in a timely fashion. Well done Watertite team! Larry Fontaine, president of Fontaine Transport Inc.
    Barb Fontaine
  • During a heavy rain event, the roof leaked and one of the tenant was concerned about the leak. I called Watertite Roofing and they were on the roof to patch the leak by end of the same day. In the meantime, they did an assessment of the roof and provided a quotation within days for the replacement of the roof. Once the quotation was approved, Watertite Roofing promptly began to replace the roof the following day. The foreman on site for Watertite Roofing was considerate of intrusion to the businesses and their clients. The site foreman was approachable and made changes requested by the landlord. The work was completed in four days and before the next rainfall. Communication with the head office was always pleasant and frequent updates were provided every several days of work progress by the Operations Manager/Estimator. I was pleased with the quick response and the professional manner in which the work was completed ahead of time.
    Silvio Mucciarelli
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    Glenn Edwards
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  • The company is a family business, however they have plenty of other people to take care of your needs. Their estimate is done by Google earth and their representatives are very professional and helpful. The system they represent has an excellent 20 year warranty and provides a beautiful looking end result. Using this product is definitely a money saver when doing a flat tar and gravel roof replacement. I highly recommend them.
    Ulrich
  • The Optimist Club of Dunnville has worked with Watertite over the years. Recently, we contracted them to install a Duro-Last overlay roof system on the flat roof over our kitchen and back storage area. We were very pleased with the job. They noted a minor concern on a roof on which they were not working and repaired it at no extra charge. The team from - the quote, to the installation, to the office payment was friendly and professional. Installation of this durable, well-warrantied roofing allows us to focus our time and energy on our mission with the youth rather than worrying about leaking roof. Kudos to the Watertite team!
    Brenda Zynomirski
  • It's great to see local businesses such as Watertite Roofing - Specialists in Flat Roofing actively participating and helping the local community. Thank-you so much for your support this year at our BMX race track. We all do it for the kids!
    FALLS BMX PARK (Falls BMX Park)
  • In 2018 the team at Watertite installed a new flat roof on our building. Being that it was fairly new product and procedures to us we were a bit apprehensive at first. However, Zak and the team were great to deal with in terms of explaining the new product and installation procedures and it really eased our mind during the decision making process. During installation the team couldn't have been better. Quick, clean and efficient, very knowledgeable and upon completion they took the time to explain the do's and don'ts as well as general maintenance tips for us to follow. This past week during the excessive snow storms we've had in our area we had some water dripping into our office and showroom. Zak had a team member over the next business day to have a look, at no charge. He did the best he could to clear the water and ice from a frozen eavestrough and downspout that was causing water to travel behind siding and under the membrane. We are very grateful for them to have come out so quickly and not even charge us even though the leak wasn't even from their roof installation! We have another project in the works for the spring time and we will definitely be going with the team at Watertite again!
    Steve Yendt
  • I had the opportunity to work with Watertite in 2008, they educated me on their product along with the installation process. The job was completed in a diligent and timely manner and the material is a superior technologically advanced product. Most recently, I had an ice issue this past December where Watertite came out to my building to tackle an ice issue. Upon completion, I was shocked to hear from Zak that there was NO charge for the time spent. There are a very few out there that exercise honest ethical business practice... THANK YOU
    Zappa Zappa
  • Zac and his team have been incredible from our first contact. They were the most reasonably priced of 4 quotes, got the job done quickly when they said they would, have promptly responded to any queries and have came back to support installation of ventwork during renovations. The new roof, trim and eaves troughs look great and we're very happy with the service.
    Amanda Harry
  • We purchased a building requiring a new flatroof. Didn't take to long to figure out who I was going to work with. Thru multiple business owners in the area and talking with some friends in real estate, the same name kept coming up. I gave Zach, owner, a call and booked a time to take a peak. He arrived ontime, prepared and presentable. He knew his product well and came up onto the roof to explain the process. After measurement and finalizing the details we decided to proceed with a roof replacement. A quotation was sent back within 2 days with pictures of the existing roof, new roof design and the payment schedule from start to completion. His crew that did the roof were very respectable of my property. There was no garbage left behind and the end product turned out great. Clearly, I'd be happy to do business with Watertite again. I could have done the contract on a handshake. Zacks words were few but what got promised happened and his communication was clear. I would have zero reservations in passing their name forward. Thanks for helping me out. Great company.
    Drew Williams
  • Great responsiveness, good value and no hidden costs. Would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone needing roof work. Chris Elgar of C Elgar Holdings Limited.
    Chris Elgar

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