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

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
Watertite Roofing is very professional. The quality of their work is outstanding. I would not hesitate to use the them again.
Greg Olsen
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)
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
5 Stars for commercial flat roofing in Haldimand and Niagara
Myron Myslowka
Our church (Port Colborne BIC Church Port Colborne Ontario) contracted Watertite Roofing to install new roofing on our flatroof here at the church. We are so very pleased with the job... well done...professional...tidy...exceptional workmanship...thorough...and wonderful to work with from beginning to completion. Five stars for a job well done.
Brian Lofthouse
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
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
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
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
Well, we started by looking for an award-winning roofing material that could withstand the harsh Canadian weather. Then we discover Dura-Last – the most advanced vinyl roofing material ever developed. In so doing we also discovered an award winning flat roofing installer, even recommended by Dura-Last themselves. Turns out Watertite Roofing is the best flat roofing installer in Canada, serving right here in Southern Ontario. Went to their office, and I couldn't believe the number of awards that they have received. Hall walls full of awards. Nobody gets that many awards unless you're real good. So we not only get an Award winning product to protect our commercial investment, but we get the award-winning installers to boot. Don't gamble with your commercial properties - Watertite Roofing; the flat roofing specialists.
Don Cormier
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.
David Tucker
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
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