Western Colloid Fluid Applied Roofing and Coating Systems
A roofer’s guide to WRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Learn about all the events, seminars and exhibitors that will be at this year’s Western Roofing Expo. Navigating today’s roofing industry can be a bit of a challenge. Whether you’re facing more extreme storms in the field or juggling labor issues and material shortages in the office, ...
Western Colloid launches comprehensive roof installation training courses for contractors
Free, year-round technical training and video series now available to support applicators at every skill level. Western Colloid, a leading provider of fluid applied reinforced roof systems, is proud to announce the availability of its new Roof Installation Training Course — a comprehensive video training series designed to support contractors, applicators ...
The devil’s in the metal details
By Evelyn Witterholt. Why the details matter so much when it comes to restoring metal roofing systems. Looking at a commercial metal roof (the type you see on warehouses and industrial buildings), it might appear simple at first – especially for standing seam systems that, at first glance, look ...
How partnership informs performance
By Jenny Yu. Attendees of the 2026 IIBEC Convention gained insights, education and networking opportunities. On March 12-15, 2026, the 2026 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show delivered on its promise to bring together roofing and building enclosure professionals for education, collaboration and innovation. In an episode of Roofing ...
Go beyond the surface of fluid-applied roofing
By Emma Peterson. Learn why more professionals are treating fluid-applied roofing as membranes. Fluid-applied roof systems are exactly what they sound like – roofing systems that are applied in a liquid (fluid) form. Once they are installed, they then cure into a seamless, waterproof barrier across the roof substrate. ...
Why choose FM-tested products
Understanding the FM approval process and why they are the gold standard for roofing insurance testing. While many home and business owners think of roofs as singular entities, here in the roofing industry we know that they are actually a collection of different products that work together to create a ...
Coffee Conversations® brings experts together at IIBEC 2026
By Emma Peterson. A panel of industry experts discusses the growth and evolution of the roofing industry. Earlier this month, The Coffee Shops™ crew headed to the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)’s 2026 Conference and Trade Show. While there, we had the opportunity to host a special, live ...
A cover board for every roof
By Emma Peterson. From fire resitance to very severe hail ratings, learn how USG has built a catalogue of products that can take on whatever elements are thrown at them. Recently, The Coffee Shops™ crew hosted a sound stage, sponsored by Western Colloid, at the International Institute of Building ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE From IIBEC 2026 Sponsored by Western Colloid
Live from the IIBEC 2026 Conference and Trade Show, this special Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Western Colloid, brings together leaders from across the roofing and building enclosure industry to explore how performance expectations are evolving in 2026. With increasing climate pressures, tighter energy codes and growing lifecycle accountability, roofing professionals ...
Rethinking fluid-applied systems
By Emma Peterson. Western Colloid’s Greg Hlavaty explains why it’s time to think about fluid-applied systems as membranes. Fluid-applied roof coating systems have long been compared to traditional membrane systems. However, as fluid-applied grows more popular for its efficient application, durability and versatility, there has been a push for ...
