2018
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Project Description

Gateway Terrace is a 257-unit apartment community in the Victoria Park neighborhood of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. It is situated at the intersection of Karen Canal and Middle River.

The Gateway Terrace is composed of twenty-six buildings, all of them requiring full window replacement. Challenge of the project; All units were occupied and the windows needed to be removed, and replaced in one day.

Gateway Terrace Apartment Buildings Surrounded by Tropical Trees

Project Solution

Sika was able to offer multiple fast curing products to make this project a success. As the windows were removed, two mortars, SikaQuick VOH and SikaQuick 1000 were used to repair the window openings.

As a second step, Sikaflex 102 EverFlash Membrane was applied on all sides of the window opening. This product is great for detailing and waterproofing rough openings. After the window bucks were installed, another layer of Sikaflex 102 Everflash Membrane was applied over the top. Second layer is used to make the window buck waterproof and airtight.

Only one hour later the new windows were put in place by using Sikasil WS 295. The perimeter of the vinyl window and stucco were sealed with SikaHyflex 150 LM. All of these materials were applied in one day, meeting the demands of the project which was successfully completed in February 2018.

Products Used

SikaQuick® VOH
SikaQuick® VOH

Fast Setting, one component, cementitious vertical and overhead repair mortar with superior high build properties
SikaQuick®-1000
SikaQuick®-1000

Rapid hardening repair mortar with extended working time
Sikaflex®-102 EverFlash Membrane
Sikaflex®-102 EverFlash Membrane

One-component, gun-grade, window and door flashing, sealing and adhering compound
Sikasil® WS-295
Sikasil® WS-295

Neutral cure, weather sealing silicone sealant
SikaHyflex®-150 LM
SikaHyflex®-150 LM

ONE PART, LOW MODULUS, HYBRID SEALANT
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