Project Details – TEK Tower
Rising 44 storeys above the heart of Kitchener’s Innovation District, TEK Tower at 30 Francis Street South is a defining landmark and the city’s tallest residential development. This exceptional high-rise blends modern design with cutting-edge functionality, offering state-of-the-art technology and smart home automation for ultimate urban living. With over 16,000 square feet of resident amenities – including a rooftop park, fitness centre, co-working space, and entertainment lounge – TEK Tower sets a new standard for contemporary condominium living. For Beverly Caulking, it was an opportunity to support a project where performance, durability, and attention to detail are essential.
Scope:
- Exterior caulking: doors, control joints, architectural precast, light fixtures, receptacles, and grill penetrations at podium level. Exterior window frames to dissimilar materials, with all work completed using swing stage access.
- As certified swing stage riggers/installers, our Beverly team performed all swing stage setup, movement, around the building.
- Interior caulking: backer rod installation at masonry control joints in architectural precast concrete and fire-rated door frames (parking garage, stairwell, and suite entry). Completed a finish bead on the interior windows (drywall to window frame).
- Firestopping – pack with mineral wool to slab bypass at curtain wall/precast cladding in podium level
- Firestop interior fire rated door frames (stairwell, parking level doors, suite entry)
- Mineral wool was installed at the top of rated masonry, as well as at slab bypass and masonry demising wall locations, followed by the application of firestop sealant.
- Firestop on masonry demising walls at exterior window walls
For exterior caulking you could add window frames to dissimilar materials this work was completed off a swing stage. We could also add that since we are riggers/installers certified for swing stages we were utilized on site for all swing stage moves around the building. The control joints would have been completed in the architectural precast, so I don’t think you need the comma to separate them i.e. control joints in architectural precast concrete. For interior we also completed a finish bead on the interior windows (drywall to window frame). Also, when we install the mineral wool to slab bypass and masonry demising wall locations, we also apply a layer of firestop sealant
Smart Solutions
One of the key challenges on this project was completing firestopping work during winter conditions. Cold temperatures directly impact how materials perform – acrylic-based products require a consistent minimum of 5°C to cure properly, making them unsuitable for colder weather. To keep the project on schedule, our team used silicone-based materials designed to perform in low temperatures. This allowed construction to continue without interruption. With a tight 4 to 6 month timeline, Beverly Caulking applied the right knowledge and materials to maintain progress while meeting all safety and performance standards.
High-Rise Expertise
Working at heights of up to 45 storeys, including the mechanical penthouse, added another level of complexity. Using a swing stage system, our team completed exterior caulking on precast panels across the building façade. This type of work requires strict safety protocols and disciplined installation methods – not only to protect workers, but to ensure consistent results across every level. Factors like wind, temperature, and access all play a role, making experience and attention to detail critical. Our team approached each phase with care and consistency, delivering a reliable, weather-tight building envelope.
Reliable Work on Every Level
Projects like TEK Tower demand more than basic installation – they require experience, adaptability, and a commitment to doing the job right. Beverly Caulking brings a skilled team, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to meet challenging timelines and site conditions.
The scope at TEK Tower mattered because it tied directly to how the building performs day to day. On a 44-storey high-rise, exterior caulking, interior sealing, and firestopping all work together to protect the envelope, support movement, and maintain fire and smoke separation between floors.
It was detailed, fast-moving work where every application had to be done right and kept in step with other trades. Being part of a project of this scale in Kitchener’s Innovation District is something we’re proud of – our work plays a real role in how the building stands, functions, and performs.
