Feature: Merkrete system ensures style and versatility at Shakespeare Theatre top-quality installation system to ensure a job well done. Upon reviewing the scope of the project, all answers pointed definitively to Merkrete, a leader in waterproof- ing, crack-isolation and setting- materials technology. Superior’s work on the exteri- or of SUU’s Shakespeare Theatre consisted of over 15,000 sq.ft. of bush-hammered granite, 2,000 sq. ft. of 6” thick cubic granite, and almost 1,800 sq.ft. of mechani- cally anchored granite. Due to the exceptionally harsh weather, Superior partnered with Merkrete for versatile and high-performing installation products they can trust. A versatile solution fastens the deal The stone cladding provided elegance and durability on the walls and entryway to the build- ing. “For those types of exteri- or installations, we generally use Merkrete’s 200/211 System,” said Casey Stewart, Superior Project Manager. “This easy-to-use, two- part system has excellent physical properties in adhesion, resiliency, water resistance, and shock and weather resistance.” Operations Manager Todd Robinson added, “The 200/211 System from Merkrete has excel- lent results when used in challeng- ing exterior facade installations. For many projects, particularly this one, we relied on Merkrete for their technical expertise.” Because of the size and thickness of the stone (up to 24” x 36” x 1” thick), Superior needed a versatile product that could address several specific needs at the same time: a high-performing adhesive product that will stand up to the extreme weather conditions and also dou- ble as a grout. Since both Robinson and Stewart have experience with Merkrete’s Integra, an all-in-one thinset and grout product, he knew Merkrete could assist with a solution. Merkrete’s Sales Representative on the job, Railin Hunt, said, “I immediately knew that Merkrete’s 200/211 System could be modified in color and would Superior Tile & Marble was approached by Big D Construction to supply the high-performing materials they required, and chose Merkrete setting materials. 40 TileLetter | April 2018