Western Colloid Fluid Applied Roofing and Coating Systems
Are Fluid-Applied Roof Systems the New Membranes?
In this episode of CoatingsTalk, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Greg Hlavaty with Western Colloid to talk about treating fluid-applied roof systems as a membrane. In modern roofing and waterproofing applications, fluid-applied roofing systems have become increasingly popular due to their seamless application, durability and adaptability. These systems are ...
Are Fluid-Applied Roof Systems the New Membranes?
In this episode of CoatingsTalk, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Greg Hlavaty with Western Colloid to talk about treating fluid-applied roof systems as a membrane. In modern roofing and waterproofing applications, fluid-applied roofing systems have become increasingly popular due to their seamless application, durability and adaptability. These systems are ...
Are Fluid-Applied Roof Systems the New Membranes?
In this episode of CoatingsTalk, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Greg Hlavaty with Western Colloid to talk about treating fluid-applied roof systems as a membrane. In modern roofing and waterproofing applications, fluid-applied roofing systems have become increasingly popular due to their seamless application, durability and adaptability. These systems are ...
Handling hidden hail damage
By Western Colloid. Learn how to help your clients navigate the aftermath of a hailstorm and prepare for the next one. Most people know the danger of hail and the havoc it can wreak on a roof, but they often think of it only in terms of chips and ...
Connect, learn and grow at the Not So Mini Trade Show
By Jessica Bravo. Head to Texas for this must-attend event for roofing contractors to network and grow your business. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) invites roofing professionals to connect, learn and grow at the 2025 Not So Mini Trade Show on August 7 at the Hilton ...
Cool city, cool people and cool surfaces
By Lauren White. There’s no voodoo involved when talking about cool surfaces at the CRRC Annual Meeting. Between ghost tours, vampire apothecaries and beignets, the Big Easy hosted the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) annual meeting. From June 10-12, 2025, members of the CRRC, committee members, sponsors and ...
3 types of single-ply
Learn about the pros and cons of these commonly found single-ply systems. Single-ply roofing has been around for a few decades, first becoming more popular in the 1990s. During that time, there were three types of single-ply that were popular, EPDM, PVC and Hypalon. As time went on, TPO emerged ...
Roof deck damage dissected
Learn methods of treating and preventing roof deck damage. Roof decks, while being a crucial part of your roofing system’s structure, can be difficult to maintain. This is because roof decks sit below the roofing system, making assessment of damages hard. In an episode of the Understanding Roof Restoration ...
Head south with CRRC this June
By Emma Peterson. Kick off your summer with the Cool Roof Rating Council’s annual meeting on June 11, 2025! The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)’s annual meeting is back for another year! The CRRC’s annual meeting is a great opportunity for professionals across the industry to learn about the latest cool roof ...
Recovering TPO, PVC, EPDM, and other interesting single ply’s
Listen in as Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland, the experts from Western Colloid, talk with host Karen Edwards about restoring single-ply roof systems. They share what to look for, what restoration systems are appropriate for the different types of membranes and some tips for success. Listen to the podcast today!
