Western Colloid Fluid Applied Roofing and Coating Systems
Have spray polyurethane foam roofing questions? We have the answers!
By Western Colloid. Here’s your complete guide to spray polyurethane foam roofing restoration, including installation tips, benefits and maintenance. Spray Polyurethane Foam, commonly known as SPF roofing, is made up of a mixture of a few chemicals that are then sprayed using a specialized gun. While spraying, the gun mixes ...
6 Roof Coating Ratings and Standards You Must Know
By Western Colloid. Here’s everything you need to know about roof coating system approvals, ratings, standards and building codes. Have you ever seen an acronym or number on a roofing product and wondered what they all mean? These often indicate that the product is regulated and approved by various industry ...
Learn From the Best at WSRCA’s Western Roofing Expo!
By Dani Sheehan. Join RCS in Las Vegas, Nevada this September 23 – 25, 2023 and listen to experts in the industry as they discuss immigration, insurance, sustainability, leak protection and so much more. Fast approaching, you won’t want to miss the Western Roofing Expo by the Western States Roofing ...
Greg Hlavaty Receives Service Award for Leading the Roof Coatings Industry
By Western Colloid. The Roof Coatings Manufacturer Association (RCMA) recognized Western Colloid President Greg Hlavaty for his dedication and leadership in the industry. At Western Colloid, both their people and their products make them a leading manufacturer in fluid-applied roofing, premium asphalt sealcoats and reflective coating systems. Recently, the company’s ...
Western Colloid President Greg Hlavaty Honored by RCMA
This recognition was for his dedicated leadership and exceptional contributions to the roof coatings industry. Western Colloid, a leading manufacturer of fluid-applied roofing, reflective coating systems and premium asphalt sealcoats, announced today that its President, Greg Hlavaty, was recognized for his service to the RCMA and the roof coatings industry ...
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 ...
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 ...
Western Colloid Announces the Launch of FARR Best Practices Program
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 ...
Roof Restorations That Stand the Test of Time
By Western Colloid. Western Colloid has been successfully coating roofs for so long, they can trace one roof back 80 years. For over 50 years Western Colloid’s roof systems have stood the test of time and we can prove it. Our founder, Larry Widmer started applying coatings and asphalt ...
Check Out Our Latest Episode of Understanding Roof Restoration - How to Deal With Roof Deck Damage
The Understanding Roof Restoration podcast dives deep into the topic of restoring roofs. As the popularity of roof restoration continues to grow among building owners and contractors, there are many questions that arise. With a wide variety of roofing systems on existing buildings and many available restoration options, we turned to ...
