Western Colloid Fluid Applied Roofing and Coating Systems
Learn to see every roof as a restoration opportunity
CCS Influencer Greg Hlavaty says that you should start by assuming that all roofs are restoration opportunities and then work backwards, looking for reasons not to restore. I am going to start off by saying that in my 50 years of experience I have found that over 60% of reroofs have ...
Cool roofs, VOCs and insulation: The future of the coatings industry
By Emma Peterson. Learn how regulations and building codes in California are shaping the direction of the coatings industry. In this episode of CoatingsTalk, Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland of Western Colloid stopped by The Coffee Shops to talk to Karen Edwards about what is shaping the coatings industry today, and what ...
The importance of a word: The difference between roof coatings and roof coating systems
As the coating sector continues to grow in popularity, this podcast featuring Western Colloid experts is a great way to refresh yourself on the basics. It might only be a one-word difference, but roof coatings and roof coating systems actually refer to quite different things. As the popularity of roof restoration ...
Setting up a successful project: The staging space
By Emma Peterson. Western Colloid shares a variety of tips and tricks in this video to help you understand what a properly set up job site looks like. Western Colloid is a great resource in the coatings industry. With over 50 years of experience, their expert team has seen it all and ...
Take your low-slope knowledge up a level
By Emma Peterson. Make sure to like, comment, subscribe and expand your understanding through this incredible resource. If you’re in the roofing industry or simply want to expand your knowledge of low-slope roofing, Western Colloid's YouTube channel is a must-watch. With over 100 videos, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for ...
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. Each month, ...
The evolution of fluid-applied roofing systems
By Jesse Sanchez. Why liquid-applied membranes are revolutionizing roofing in today’s environment. The conversation around liquid-applied roofing systems is changing as their role in restoration and sustainability gains prominence. In this CoatingsTalk, hosted by Karen Edwards, Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland from Western Colloid explore the nuances of fluid-applied systems, ...
Roof coatings go global
By Emma Peterson. Learn how coatings have grown from being a too often forgotten part of the industry to the global market standard they are today. Coatings are a huge area of growth in the roofing industry due to the benefits they offer both contractors and building owners. But they ...
State of the Coatings Industry - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
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 recording. Intro: Hello, everyone and welcome to this edition of Coatings Talk from CoatingsCoffeeShop. My name's Karen Edwards ...
Virtual silent auction now open, text "DAVIS2024" to 243-725 for an auction link!
Join the Davis Memorial Foundation and support higher education through scholarships! Your experience awaits you with this unique and exciting virtual tour of our Live Silent Auction! With over 45 items to choose from, including lifestyle, roofing and sports – you will be able to find that “IT” item – and ...
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