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The History of Gravel Roof Restorations
By Western Colloid. Learn more about the history of gravel roofs and how we go about restoring them using asphalt emulsion. One of the earliest forms of roofing was built-up roofing which started in the early 1900s. This type of roofing was made of melted asphalt that was then reinforced ...
Exploring the Fascinating History and Functionality of Flat Roofs
By Cayden Wemple. Flat roofs can be a fun, private place to spend some relaxation time, but they’ve been used over centuries for more than just leisure. When you think of modern flat roofs, you might think of them as a perfect space to set up a relaxation ...
FlashCo Horizontal Lifeline Systems are an Innovative look into the future of roofing safety
By Anna Lockhart. Safety should always be the number-one priority for roofing contractors and their work crew. As FlashCo introduces their new fall protection systems product line, it’s important to remember that safety should always come first when on a roof. As FlashCo announced their latest product line ...
Building Maintenance Made Easy
By Evelyn Witterholt. Although being a building owner can be difficult, staying on top of building maintenance doesn’t have to be with a managed assets group. Keeping your building in good condition is no easy feat and sometimes it may feel hard to keep up with a proper maintenance schedule. ...
Understanding Gravel Roof Restoration
By Cayden Wemple. Sometimes it can be hard for building owners to know if their roof has gravel on it, let alone if it can be restored, but Greg Hlavaty has the answers. There is so much that goes into the performance of a roof, and there are many ...
Beat the Heat With a Cool Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn more about what a cool roof is and how you can benefit from having one on your home or building. With summer coming up, home and building owners are looking for the best ways to cut back on their energy spending. One of the best ways ...
The History of Roof Coatings and Restoration
By Anna Lockhart. Roof coating methods have significantly changed over the years. Experts from Western Colloid share their knowledge of the past methods of roof coating and how it has evolved into the materials we use today. In the first episode of Understanding Roof Restoration podcast, Karen Edwards ...
Know Your Hail! Identifying Hail Damage
By Cayden Wemple. Hail can completely destroy your roof without you even knowing. Get ahead of the hail with expert tips from Western Colloid. Hail is a weather event that tends to strike when you least expect it, and even small bits of hail can wreak havoc on your roof. ...
Roof Deck Damage Solutions Explained by Experts
By Alec Doniger. Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland discuss methods for treating and preventing deck damage. In a recent episode of the Understanding Roof Restoration podcast, Karen Edwards interviews Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland of Western Colloid about dealing with deck damage. This type of damage can be difficult to ...
Roof Restorations That Stand the Test of Time
By Western Colloid. Western Colloid has been successfully coating roofs for so long, they can trace one roof back 80 years. For over 50 years Western Colloid’s roof systems have stood the test of time and we can prove it. Our founder, Larry Widmer started applying coatings and asphalt emulsion ...
