Each tower was wrapped in columns, with 60/40 perforated window vinyl. The team using a swing stage to move down the structure and squeegees for the vinyl application.
Once the first tower was complete, the team had to move the swing stage to the second one. They were able to do so during one of the weekends, with the help of Western CML cleaners. However, upon transitioning the equipment to the second tower, there was a loss of power, which was later discovered to be the result of a loose fitting. Unfortunately, this resulted in another two-day delay for the project.
Indeed, the team faced a number of challenges during the installation. On top of the rain and summer heat—which sometimes reached more than 35 C (95 F)—prairie winds above 40 km/h (24.8 mph) frequently shut down the installation, as the street and towers created a significant wind tunnel. The city also restricted any installs during certain times and days due to the farmers market, and the Regina Folk Fest interrupted an entire weekend due to the proximity of the events in the park and the number people in attendance.
Despite these difficulties, both tower wraps were completed by Aug. 9—just in time for a mid-month showcase spot on The Sports Network (TSN). Overall, the team covered more than 200 windows, which spanned nearly 929 m2 (10,000 sf). After accounting for the weather, special events, and city restrictions during the installation period, the team dedicated seven days and 500 hours of labour to the project.
Later in the year, Sleek Signs was called upon once again to provide pageantry signage for the main event of the 2022 Grey Cup Festival. This follow-up project will be featured in the April issue of Sign Media Canada.
