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

Zak at Watertite was fantastic! Called him up to get a quote and was very happy with the responsiveness. The work was completed as promised and in a very professional. Would definitely recommend them for any roofing needs.
D. B.
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 have used Watertite Roofing on several occasions and have been extremely happy with their service. They have come to our rescue many, many times always swiftly and professionally. It's incredibly hard finding a great roofing company. I'm pleased to say that we've found them and look forward to doing business with them for many years to come.
Melissa Turner
As the VP on the board of directors for our co-op apartment building in Hamilton for only the last 8 years, I was not involved in the initial decision to purchase a replacement solution for our, now, 60 year old building and therefore cannot comment on time lines involved. However, a few years ago, we felt the need to make sure it was working as it should and had a Watertite manager come to do an appropriate inspection, which resulted in his assurance that all was as it should be, which also gave me the opportunity to get a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Duro-Last product installed by Watertite. Though it is ill advised to walk around the roof in spiked track shoes, there is a fair amount of traffic as a result of regular, seasonal maintenance of our 4 roof drains by service personnel and yet the roof still continues to show no sign of aging. There is an apartment across the street of similar size and vintage that seems to almost annually require people to come and re-apply tar paper and heated tar. By contrast our roof has needed absolutely no maintenance in the 10 years since its installation and we still have another five years on our warranty. I understand this material has a number of installations in excess of 30 years. My understanding of the initial advantages of our purchase decision relate to: - the comparative speed and efficiency of installation due to its pre-engineering and construction in the consistency of a factory environment, -the fact the membrane could be installed over top of existing infrastructure without expensive replacement of valuable materials that continued to serve the building, -that it is safely installed without the use of open flame tools and finally, -as opposed to (sun) heat-absorbing tar paper based installations, the Duro-Last is made of a reflective material which contributes directly to the diminished need for air conditioning compensation. I have zero problems recommending the Watertite's Duro-Last roof replacement or for new building installation.
Brian Patriquin
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
The crew from Watertite Roofing did and amazing job. They were professional and friendly and worked hard to get the job done. Quality of work was fantastic. It even cost less than originally quoted and appreciated the honesty. Highly recommend this company.
J. W.
We hired Watertite Roofing to repair a leaking flat overhang on the front of our house that had been poorly done by another roofing company about 10 years earlier. Rot had set in and owner Zak Keyes had the solution for a permanent fix. Lead hand Jon took over from there and skillfully directed his crew to undo all the damage, working tirelessly in cold weather to give us a house that looks great and the knowledge that the problems are fixed for good. We highly recommend Watertite Roofing for flat roof construction and repair. Leanne and Pierre – Hamilton Ontario
Leanne Joanisse
There’s a reason the Watertite team consistently receives glowing reviews & is a highly rated Better Business Bureau member - such standing can only be earned - by consistently delivering a high-quality service & customer experience. To start, Zak prepared a detailed quote that included photos & clearly outlined what needed to be done & why. Thereafter, Zak dispatched a highly skilled, professional team to make the much-needed repairs. Thank you Zak & team - you are a credit to your profession! In an industry fraught with unscrupulous characters, it’s a comfort knowing the Watertite team’s business model subscribes to such old-fashioned values as honesty, integrity, quality, & doing what they committed to do. Better Business Bureau membership is a key differentiator in an industry that lacks governance, oversight & consumer protection enforcement.
C Prescott
Watertite did an amazing job with our rooftop terrace installation, very professional and built to last many years. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a solution that is long lasting and low maintenance. Amazing job!
Glenn Edwards
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
Great experience - everything about their roof system was well explained, price was very competitive and the work was done on schedule with a great crew - what more could you ask for?
M. B.
After doing a lot of research on possible solutions for renewing an existing 35yr old low pitch corrugated metal roof on a pre-eng industrial building; a membrane overlay system was chosen as the most effective from a performance, cost and warranty standpoint. After engaging 3 local firms for proposals, it quickly became apparent that Watertite was by far the best solution to meet our needs. Their rep (Zak) was very easy to work with, maintained great communications, and was very professional/responsive to any questions or communications I had. Through the whole process (survey, quotation, project coordination/execution, and wrap-up), Watertite and their personnel were top notch with little inconvenience to the tenant. Definitely would not hesitate to highly recommend Watertite and the Duro-last membrane system.
Dave Allan
Always a pleasure working with Waterside Roofing from Dunnville, Ontario. Watertite is very professional at their workmanship and I will continue to have them complete multiple jobs in the future.
Rodney Hipwell
5 Stars for commercial flat roofing in Haldimand and Niagara
Myron Myslowka
Watertite Roofing is very professional. The quality of their work is outstanding. I would not hesitate to use the them again.
Greg Olsen