Western Colloid Fluid Applied Roofing and Coating Systems
Unlike any other company, Western Colloid works with contractors to help build their business.
If you are new to Fluid Applied Reinforced Roofing let Western Colloid introduce you to these profitable roofing systems. The quality of the products combined with our excellent training programs and customer support create many opportunities for roofing contractors. Best of all we can help lower your liability while helping you be more profitable!
We are proud of the relationships we have built over the years with our customers. We just don’t sell the products; we’re with you every step of the way.
Western Colloid offers sales support, installation training, exceptional warranties and maintenance programs.
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 7 - Retrofitting Your Roof for Solar
In this episode of Understanding Roof Restoration, host Karen Edwards welcomes Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland to talk about solar retrofits on the roof. With tax incentives, rising energy costs and the desire for sustainable solutions to power our buildings, we are seeing solar retrofits becoming increasingly popular. What should you consider before adding solar to your building? How do you know if your roof is a candidate? Listen in as the experts answer all your questions on this growing trend in the industry.
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Understanding Roof Restoration: Recovering TPO, PVC, EPDM and other Single-Plys
Listen in as Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland, the experts from Western Colloid, talk with host Karen Edwards about restoring single-ply roof systems. They share what to look for, what restoration systems are appropriate for the different types of membranes and some tips for success.
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Gain access to this comprehensive training program for job site preparation, safety and efficient installation techniques.
Great products along with a quality installation must be combined with good job site preparation. This ensures a successful project where everyone wins.
The Western Colloid team educates on how to prepare the job site, the equipment, and how to maximize crew efficiency in real-world scenarios. These techniques, tips and training can save thousands of dollars on labor alone.
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Want to learn about the lucrative business of fluid-applied coatings? Watch this video and attend our next demonstration.
For over 50 years, Western Colloid has been helping contractors build their businesses using superior roof coating systems. Learn the secrets, tips and tricks to being efficient and productive. Install a quality roof with fewer guys.
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Training videos, best practices and more is what you'll find on the Western Colloid YouTube channel! Over 100 useful videos await you! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single video!
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Training Opportunities with Western Colloid
For over 45 years Western Colloid has been helping contractors build their businesses using superior roof coating systems. What can you and your team expect from the Western Colloid training program? Here’s a quick look:
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Roof Coatings FAQ
You probably have a lot of questions about roof coatings and while some questions are easier to answer, others are more complex. That's why the experts here at Western Colloid created this FAQ guide, which answers the most common questions that our team hears about roof coatings.
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5 Low Slope Roof Maintenance Recommendations
At Western Colloid 40 years of manufacturing superior roof systems has put us on thousands of roofing projects. We have seen the difference a maintenance program can make on the life of your roof. All statistics show roof maintenance saves you money in the long run and the short term. ...
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Your building’s roof is not just for keeping rainwater from seeping in.
It’s an expensive asset that should be cared for. Although we care for our equipment with routine maintenance few building owners actually maintain their roof. This guide is designed to give you a new way to think about your ...
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The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2025 Influencers
Our Influencers program celebrates its ninth year of giving back to the industries it serves.
The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS), CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) and RCS en Español.
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Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
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Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection.
The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
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Latest Podcasts
Are Fluid-Applied Roof Systems the New Membranes?
In this episode of CoatingsTalk, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Greg Hlavaty with Western Colloid to talk about treating fluid-applied roof systems as a membrane. In modern roofing and waterproofing applications, fluid-applied roofing systems have become increasingly popular due to their seamless application, durability and adaptability. These systems are ...
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State of the Coatings Industry
On this episode of CoatingsTalk, Karen Edwards is joined by Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland of Western Colloid to talk about the current state of the coatings industry. This rapidly growing segment of the roofing industry is appealing to building owners and contractors alike as they realize the benefits for ...
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Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 12 - The Argument for Good Roof Maintenance
In this episode of Understanding Roof Restoration, host Karen Edwards welcomes Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland to talk about the importance of ongoing roof maintenance. Listen to learn why you should be maintaining your roof, what to expect from a roof maintenance checkup and how regular inspections and repairs can ...
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Coffee Conversations LIVE From IIBEC 2026 Sponsored by Western Colloid
Live from the IIBEC 2026 Conference and Trade Show, this special Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Western Colloid, brings together leaders from across the roofing and building enclosure industry to explore how performance expectations are evolving in 2026. With increasing climate pressures, tighter energy codes and growing lifecycle accountability, roofing professionals ...
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Western Colloid's Understanding Roof Restoration Video Playlist
The Understanding Roof Restoration podcast dives deep into the topic of restoring roofs. As the popularity of roof restoration continues to grow among building owners and contractors, there are many questions that arise. With a wide variety of roofing systems on existing buildings and many available restoration options, we turned ...
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Are Fluid-Applied Roof Systems the New Membranes?
In this episode of CoatingsTalk, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Greg Hlavaty with Western Colloid to talk about treating fluid-applied roof systems as a membrane. In modern roofing and waterproofing applications, fluid-applied roofing systems have become increasingly popular due to their seamless application, durability and adaptability. These systems are ...
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State of the Coatings Industry
On this episode of CoatingsTalk, Karen Edwards is joined by Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland of Western Colloid to talk about the current state of the coatings industry. This rapidly growing segment of the roofing industry is appealing to building owners and contractors alike as they realize the benefits for ...
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Western Colloid 3 Tips Successful Coatings Installation
October 9, 2019
Many roofing companies shy away from coatings due to the unknowns. A few have had an unpleasant experience. If you set up your project correctly you will find that the coatings side to your business can be extremely lucrative. You can provide a superior roof for your clients ...
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What to know before retrofitting solar
From tax credits to energy independence and a lower electricity bill, there are many reasons why adding solar to a roof is beneficial. But, as all roofers know, adding solar to an existing roof is not as simple as just putting a panel up and calling it a day.
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Episode 197 of The Weekly Blend LIVE from IBS 2026!
Join us every Friday to learn the latest news in the roofing, metal and coatings industry.
The 197th episode of The Weekly Blend is coming to you live from the 2026 International Builders' Show! Join The Coffee Shops’ President Heidi Ellsworth and Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth for the latest episode of ...
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Western Colloid's Understanding Roof Restoration Video Playlist
The Understanding Roof Restoration podcast dives deep into the topic of restoring roofs. As the popularity of roof restoration continues to grow among building owners and contractors, there are many questions that arise. With a wide variety of roofing systems on existing buildings and many available restoration options, we turned ...
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