Commercial Warehouse Exterior Painting
Date: March 27, 2024
Case Study: Commercial Warehouse Exterior Painting
Introduction
The client for this project is a leading commercial real estate company that provides and manages property for freight companies all over the country. They approached us with a challenge to update five large commercial buildings they had purchased. The project consisted of full building repaints, EIFS, and expansion joint repairs. We developed a comprehensive solution to address their needs, which resulted in a brand-new exterior finish for all five commercial warehouses.
Challenge
The client purchased these properties to update and improve for leasing and potential sale. We were tasked with revamping the exteriors to raise the value and appeal of the properties. Each building required a new face of paint, new control/expansion joints, and EIFS repairs. Our team conducted a thorough analysis of each identified building, and formulated a solution involving the correct product, tools, equipment, and crew needed to tackle a project of this scale.
Solution
Through consistent communication with the client and those utilizing the warehouses, we began to implement our project plan. Our customized solution involved following a pre-rendered color blueprint from Sherwin Williams, utilizing SW Super Paint, and 60’ boom lifts. To replace expansion joints, we ground out the existing joints at each section and replaced with new expansion strips. For EIFS patching, we cut out failing sections and applied new STO Foam, followed by STO basecoat and new 4oz mesh. Once cured, we applied STO finish coat to match the existing texture.
Results
The results of our solutions were impressive. Our client was able to achieve the updated exterior appearance they desired, which in turn greatly raised the value of their properties. The client was extremely satisfied with the results and expressed their appreciation for our work.
Conclusion
Overall, this multi-trade exterior project was a great success. Our team was able to identify and solve a complex problem, resulting in positive outcomes for the client. We are proud to have helped them achieve their goals and look forward to working with them on future projects.