Gaco
Project profile: University of Louisville Bettie Johnson Hall
By Emma Peterson. 200 HVAC units and counting! Learn how this team navigated unique challenges when restoring this dormitory roof. Every year the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) hosts the National Industry Excellence Awards. These awards honor SPFA contractor members for their innovative projects from the year prior. Divided ...
Single pass, so many possibilities
By Dani Sheehan. With this robust deck coating you can improve vehicular and pedestrian surfaces in a single application. Gaco just made it easier for you to expand your service offerings and improve your efficiency with their newest product, GacoPoly FastPass. A single-pass, textured deck coating system designed for both ...
Better outcomes at every level of the building envelope
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Gaco is expanding its portfolio to better support contractors. Gaco has a reputation as a leading provider of coatings, adhesives and sealants. In February 2025, the brand announced a broader identity that brings its entire portfolio under the Gaco name. In action, this means ...
Innovations in coatings: Highlights from World of Concrete 2025
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore the latest advancements in coatings technology that enhance efficiency, durability and safety in construction. The World of Concrete 2025 had industry leaders unveiling cutting-edge solutions that promised to transform the coatings and waterproofing sector. Among the standout exhibitors was Gaco, a company at the forefront of ...
Maintenance, chemistry and the “forever roof” myth
By Jesse Sanchez. Restoration pros break down why metal roofs fail — and how to save them without a tear-off. In this MetalTalk™, host Karen Edwards is joined by Tim Overstreet of Gaco and Tom Portaro of NTEC Systems for an eye-opening conversation that strips away the illusion of the “forever roof.” ...
Restoring safety and performance in 21 days
By Gaco. In just a few weeks, Gaco helped this medical center reduce risk, control costs and extend the life of its infrastructure. Urban medical campuses see heavy use. When a major facility in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City’s aging infrastructure created safety concerns, they needed a fast, effective fix. ...
Project profile: Webster Lake water pump station
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this four-person crew completed 8,300 square feet of roof in 10 days. A lot happened at the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) annual convention and expo in February 2025. From riveting educational sessions to fun networking events, The Coffee Shops™ crew had a great time ...
Gaco celebrates 2025 “Top Contractors” in Cabo
The Gaco Top Contractor program and annual trip recognizes standout licensed contractors for their excellence in installing roofing, decking and waterproofing systems solutions for the building envelope. Gaco, a leading provider of coatings, adhesives, and sealants, proudly recognized the 2025 recipients of its Gaco Top Contractor program with a celebratory trip ...
Holcim appoints Amrize designated executive officers
Holcim appoints leaders who have played instrumental roles in the company's success, as well as new leaders from top U.S. companies with strong North American market expertise. Holcim takes the next step towards the planned spin-off of its North American Business, Amrize, with the appointment of the future company’s designated executive ...
Why liquid-applied roofing systems are gaining ground
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders say performance, sustainability and flexibility are pushing coatings into the roofing mainstream. Liquid-applied systems are no longer the fringe of the roofing world — they’re fast becoming a top-tier solution. In this episode of CoatingsTalk, host Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with Gaco product manager Ed Klonowski, focusing ...
