Western Colloid Fluid Applied Roofing and Coating Systems

The History of Gravel Roof Restorations

June 15, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

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

June 2, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

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

May 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

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 ...

Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 5 - Restoring Gravel Roofs - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

May 16, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ...

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10 Sustainable Roofing Materials Every Contractor Should Know About

April 25, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ...

Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 6 - Best Practices For Today’s FARR Systems - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

April 11, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Greg Lavati and Hal Leland from Western Colloid. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the video. Karen Edwards: Hello, and welcome to the Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast. I'm your host, Karen Edwards, from ...

Western Colloid Announces the Launch of FARR Best Practices Program

March 7, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Western Colloid announces new training program. Western Colloid, the recognized leader in the roofing industry in fluid applied reinforced roofing, announces the launch of a new comprehensive training program for jobsite preparation, safety, and installation techniques called “FARR Best Practices.” Western Colloid was founded by a roofing contractor over 50 years ...

Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 4 - Hail Damage and Fluid Applied Reinforced Roofing transcript

Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 4 - Hail Damage and Fluid Applied Reinforced Roofing - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

February 22, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

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, listen to the podcast or watch the webinar. Karen Edwards: Hello, and welcome to The Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast. I'm your host, Karen ...

Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 2 - Recovering TPO, PVC, EPDM, and Other Interesting Single Plies - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

February 1, 2023 at 7:59 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland of Western Colloid. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast, or watch the webinar. Karen Edwards: Hello and welcome to the Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast. I'm your host, Karen Edwards from askaroofer.com. ...