Western Colloid Fluid Applied Roofing and Coating Systems
Important Considerations to Make Before Adding Solar to Your Commercial Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what every building owner needs to know before adding solar panels to their roof. There are a lot of incentives these days to add solar to your commercial roof, including tax credits and a lower electricity bill. But if you’re a building owner who still has ...
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 ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 7 - Retrofitting Your Roof for Solar - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Karen Edwards: Hello and welcome to The Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast. I'm your host, Karen Edwards from askaroofer.com. The Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast ...
Common Jobsite Inefficiencies and How to Prevent Them
By Western Colloid. Chris Ford and Tim Ford from Western Colloid share valuable insight on the most common jobsite inefficiencies and how to fix them. We here at Western Colloid are always looking for ways to help contractors improve their jobsite practices. That’s why we recently launched our FARR Best ...
Top April Articles: Scaffolding Safety, Sustainability and Open Invitations
By Anna Lockhart. Here's what's been trending on MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) this past month. Although MCS is the go-to place for news about metal construction, we also provide insights and news about the construction industry as a whole! From looking at our top five articles in April, we know ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 5 - Restoring Gravel Roofs - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland from Western Colloid. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Karen Edwards: Hello and welcome to the Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast. I'm your host, Karen Edwards from askaroofer.com. The ...
10 Sustainable Roofing Materials Every Contractor Should Know About
By Evelyn Witterholt. In honor of Earth Day, we are highlighting 10 of our favorite eco-friendly roofing products that all roofers need to know about. Earth Day is right around the corner, a day where we all come together to make changes that will better our planet. But these changes ...
10 Sustainable Roofing Materials Everyone Should Know About
By Evelyn Witterholt. In honor of Earth Day, we are highlighting 10 of our favorite eco-friendly roofing products that everyone needs to know about. Earth Day is right around the corner, a day where we all come together to make changes that will better our planet. But these changes don’t ...
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 ...
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 ...
