Western Specialty Contractors finishes façade restoration at Urso Hall

Western Specialty Contractors’ Orlando branch completed a façade restoration and waterproofing project at Urso Hall on the University of Tampa campus in Tampa. The work, finished in August 2026, was designed to improve weather protection and extend the building’s exterior service life.

Why it matters: - The project helps protect Urso Hall from moisture intrusion and weather damage. - Restoring the building envelope can extend the life of the University of Tampa’s exterior assets. - The work was completed on time and within budget, reducing disruption for the campus.

What happened: - Western Specialty Contractors’ Orlando branch completed an extensive façade restoration and waterproofing project at Urso Hall at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida. - Western served as the prime contractor. - The project started in May 2026 and finished in August 2026. - The University of Tampa received the completed work to its satisfaction.

The details: - Crews removed and replaced about 4,365 linear feet of window perimeter sealants. - Teams restored about 5,439 linear feet of window wet seals. - Workers replaced about 1,227 linear feet of metal-to-metal sealants. - Crews replaced about 1,998 linear feet of vertical and horizontal control joint sealants. - Additional scope included stucco repairs in deteriorated locations. - Crews also high-pressure cleaned the building’s exterior stucco surfaces. - Western applied protective exterior wall coatings and penetrating masonry sealers after the repairs and cleaning. - The coatings and sealers were used to strengthen the façade’s resistance to weather and moisture. - The project included several sealant conditions and exterior materials. - Western coordinated each phase of the restoration to maintain quality and keep the project on schedule. - Sergio Sera of Western Specialty Contractors’ Orlando branch said the field team’s hard work and attention to detail drove the project’s success. - Sera also said Foreman Jatcia Mungia and the crew maintained safety standards, delivered quality workmanship and kept the project on schedule.

Between the lines: - The mix of sealant replacement, stucco repair and protective coatings suggests the building needed both targeted fixes and broader exterior protection. - Finishing on time and within budget signals careful jobsite coordination on a project with multiple material types and repair conditions.

What's next: - The restored façade should help Urso Hall better withstand future weather exposure. - The building’s exterior will likely need routine maintenance to preserve the new sealants, coatings and sealers.

The bottom line: - Western Specialty Contractors completed a multi-part exterior restoration at Urso Hall that was aimed at improving durability, weather protection and long-term performance.