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Which Is Better: Fluid Applied Reinforced Roof or a Single-Ply Seam-Welded Roof?
By Western Colloid. There are more roof systems on the market than most people know. When many people think of a new roof for a commercial building, they picture a built-up roof (BUR) system and smelly bubbling tar pots. But alternative products have been available for a while; some of them for ...
Dallas, Texas is the Place to be February 4-6
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The International Roofing Expo® will be filled with special events, competitions, opportunities to learn new skills, and the first ever female keynote speaker. Make sure you’re in Dallas, Texas on February 4-6, 2020 for the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association ...
The Importance of Using a TPO Primer when Restoring a Roof
By Western Colloid. When applying one roof system on top of an existing one, TPO primer ensures that the new layer is fully adhered to the old one. A roof system is complex. Along with insulation and cover board, you’ll find one or many plies that make up the roof itself. Many ...
FM4470 Approved Coatings Offer Strong Hail Damage Repair Option
By Western Colloid. Hail damage is not predictable because it depends on so many other factors like wind speed and size of the hail, along with the condition of a roof. Although it may not be as common as snow or rain, hail is incredibly dangerous and can be far more expensive ...
Western Colloid Opens Plant in Texas
By Western Colloid. The new Asphalt Emulsion plant allows for the company to offer a full line of Western Colloid products made in Texas. As Western Colloid proudly announces the completion of phase 2 of their Texas manufacturing plant, they would like to acknowledge the contributions of Mr. Steve Widmer, our ...
Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) Shows its Dedication
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RoofersCoffeeShop® Partner. RCMA continually delivers solutions for the growing restoration market. I want to share some of my numerous road trips with the Roofing Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA). RoofersCoffeeShop and RCMA partnered in the spring of 2018. This group excels in bringing together roof coating manufacturers ...
Where and When You Should Use Asphalt Emulsion Roof Coating Systems
By Western Colloid. If you’re looking for a strong, waterproof and long-lasting architectural roof coating system, an asphalt emulsion based coating system is a great option. Not only will it extend the longevity of your roof, but it can also easily be applied to a number of existing roof systems. Plus, they ...
How to Update a Gravel Roof
Gravel roofs are durable, long-lasting and UV and impact resistant. These characteristics make gravel roofs common choices for areas prone to hail and extreme weather. But, like all roofs, they do require regular inspection and maintenance to maximize their longevity and prevent water intrusion into the building. What Is a ...
What You Should Know About Coating Foam Roofs
By Western Colloid. Foam roofs are popular on low-slope roofs for many reasons, including the additional insulation they provide. Foam roofs do require some ongoing maintenance but the featured benefit is that they provide an additional layer of insulation. Plus, certain foam roof products are even ENERGY STAR®-rated, which can help reduce ...
When a Coatings Tear-off is a Good Thing and How Western Colloid Saved the Day
By Western Colloid. This 1300 square Tucson, Arizona warehouse had a one-year-old roof that was failing. Project Challenges: The roof was a reinforced acrylic coating over a metal roof. The application was poor but, more importantly, the products used were not correct for this kind of application and substrate. The reinforcing fabric ...
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