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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 ...
State of the Coatings Industry
On this episode of CoatingsTalk, Karen Edwards is joined by Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland of Western Colloid to talk about the current state of the coatings industry. This rapidly growing segment of the roofing industry is appealing to building owners and contractors alike as they realize the benefits for ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 12 - The Argument for Good Roof Maintenance
In this episode of Understanding Roof Restoration, host Karen Edwards welcomes Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland to talk about the importance of ongoing roof maintenance. Listen to learn why you should be maintaining your roof, what to expect from a roof maintenance checkup and how regular inspections and repairs can ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 11 - Reflective Roofs & Energy Efficiency: Why it Matters
In this episode of Understanding Roof Restoration, host Karen Edwards welcomes Grag Hlavaty and Hal Leland to talk about the history of reflective roofing, why it is now part of building codes in many jurisdictions and the impact that a reflective system can have. Learn how and why reflective systems ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 10 - Restoring Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing
In this episode of Understanding Roof Restoration, host Karen Edwards does a deep dive with the experts from Western Colloid on the restoration of spray polyurethane foam roofs. Industry veterans Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland share the history of this roofing system along with pitfalls to avoid during restoration as ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 9 - Everything you Need to Know About Restoring Metal Roofs
In this episode of Understanding Roof Restoration, host Karen Edwards talks with Western Colloid’s Greg Hlavaty about the intricacies that come with restoring metal roofing systems. Extra attention needs to go into the details when restoring metal as these systems have special needs when it comes to expansion and contraction ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 8 - Understanding FM & Other Approvals
In this episode of Understanding Roof Restoration, host Karen Edwards visit with Western Colloid's Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland to talk about system approvals. What is FM? What is UL? How are products tested and more importantly, why you should care about the approvals that a fluid-applied roofing system carries? ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 7 - Retrofitting Your Roof for Solar
In this episode of Understanding Roof Restoration, host Karen Edwards welcomes Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland to talk about solar retrofits on the roof. With tax incentives, rising energy costs and the desire for sustainable solutions to power our buildings, we are seeing solar retrofits becoming increasingly popular. What should ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 6 - Best Practices For Today’s FARR Systems
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 ...
Understanding Roof Restoration Episode 5 - Restoring Gravel Roofs
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 ...
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