Ford Theater in LA

California

The Ford

Waterproofing a historic theater to help remediate water damage resulting from deterioration of materials used in a 1931 reconstruction

  • Category

    Waterproofing Solutions
  • Completed

    2013
  • Type

    Hospitality & Entertainment
  • Size

    100 squares

Challenge

Provide a high-performance waterproofing system for a beloved Hollywood Hills theatrical institution and help remediate decades of structural water damage – harming the structure since the 1930s – to the office, storage, and bar areas below the seating area. Deliver on a tight schedule so the shows could go on.

Solution

  • Siplast Terapro Waterproofing System selected as deck waterproofing that could also address leak damage
  • Pro Accent Chips gave a beautiful, pristine finish to an outdoor deck previously discolored by water patches and the early signs of erosion
  • Terapro’s fast-drying properties facilitated on-time delivery

Watch the time-lapse video of the renovations here.

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