PROJECT PROFILE – Cornerstone Baptist Church
This Texas church had a big problem. It had a failing metal roof with a custom color, an insurance claim with time constraints, and it was in the middle of covid. The costly process of replacing the panels was not possible due to the covid supply chain issues. But the most important challenge to overcome […]
Make an Informed Decision – 9 Good Questions to Pick the Right Roof
Before you make your decision ask yourself these 9 things to help make the best selection for your property. When it comes to researching a new roof, there’s a lot of work that has to be done. You have to inspect the roof, determine your budget and time frame and find a reliable contractor to […]
Four Upcoming Events!
Please Join Western Colloid at These Terrific Roofing Events! WRE- Las Vegas, Sept 24-26MRCA/RCAT – Texas Sept 27-29ARCA – Sept 29-Oct 1NFMT – Nov 2-3 Pack your bags for the WRE September 24-26 and plan on joining us at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas at Booth #709. […]
From Band-aide to Premium Roofing – Coatings VS Roof Coating Systems
At long last. It’s time to celebrate the recognition that roof coatings make amazing roof systems and retire the misconception that coatings are for a quick fix. Roof coatings have long been thought of as patch and repair ‘band-aide” products. Leaving the commercial roof system demands to the familiar; Built-Up Roofing, Modified and Single-Ply plastics. […]
PROJECT PROFILE – Cypress Office Building
Original Substrate: BUR with Gravel As time marches on for our 50-year-old company, Western Colloid is now involved in roof ‘reconditioning’ projects more and more. A great example is our featured project below. In 2009 Bligh Pacific Roofing in Southern California was tasked with reroofing a gravel roof on a 2-story office building. There was […]
Commercial Roof Warranties – All the Things to Think About
Use this as your guide to keeping your roof warranty protected. When you selected your commercial roofing system, you likely chose one with a solid warranty. Having a warranty covers your roof for many things, such as defects or premature aging. But have you thought about what could potentially void your warranty? Here are five […]
PROJECT PROFILE – Phillips Building
Original Substrate – Two layers BUR Every once in a while, you want to feature a project just because it’s so pretty. We are assuming that by reading this project profile that you are a roofing professional that wants to be inspired by challenges and solutions. Sometimes it’s nice just to celebrate good work for […]
Why We Really Love Emulsion – A Roofing Love Story
Emulsion heals a multitude of sins on a roof. It really is the go-to answer that has been allowing us to re-store a gravel roofs for years. When you remove the gravel from a built-up asphalt roof it is heavily damaged. Emulsion allows you to level out the surface, without completely removing the existing roof. […]
PROJECT PROFILE – Fox Studios
Original roof assembly:BUR Cap sheet, SPF with unknown coating. Project Challenges This historic building was originally built in the 1920s with multiple additions to it throughout the years, each with different elevations and roof compositions. There was as much as 30 foot difference in height with old brick wall construction in between the flat, barrel […]
The Importance of Prep Work Before a Coating Installation
To efficiently install a commercial roofing project, it’s important to “Prioritize the Prep.” Many view preparing a roof for installation as tedious, however scraping and covering equipment and skylights as well as masking off a parapet wall is essential. Roofers Are Anxious to Get Roofing, Quality Roofers Prep First When asked about preparation, Chris Ford […]