PROJECT PROFILE – Crumley Residence
PROJECT PROFILE The Crumley Residence was built in the mid-century modern style in 1951. It was designed by the prestigious Corpus Christi architectural firm Wisznia. The design of the home is so unique it’s treated as an iconic and historic home for the area. The roof area is over 100 squares on a single-story residence. […]
Let’s Talk About Maintenance Programs
Western Colloid knows the way to increase your roof’s lifespan and it’s with an effective maintenance plan. Let’s guide you through it. Finding out what your existing roof’s warranty requires in order to keep the warranty in good standing is a great starting point. Next create both a maintenance schedule and a checklist. Keep track […]
3-Things Your Manufacturer Should be Doing for You
Keys to a Successful Coatings Installation Interested in learning more about fluid applied roofing? Read this eBook and learn the preferred equipment and methods to use. Western Colloid provides invaluable insight in how to use coatings to provide a superior roof to your clients while saving money on labor, products and materials. This eBook provides […]
The Solar Dilemma: Roof Considerations
Over the last 20 years, solar panel technology has significantly improved and become more cost-effective. Coupled with rising energy costs, green energy incentives and an increasing number of municipal ordinances, building owners and operators have performed solar retrofitting on their facilities with great success. Before considering planning for a solar roof – ask yourself, is […]
Upgrading for Energy Efficiency, It’s a Thing!
You’ve heard about the benefits of a cool roof. So why wait to replace your current roof, when you can install a cool roof and enjoy the benefits now? The cost of upgrading or restoring your roof with an insulating, reflective roof system will be offset by the cost reduction for heating and cooling your […]
Are You Building Your Business? A Podcast With Greg Hlavaty & Heidi Ellsworth
HOW WESTERN COLLOID PROVIDES ONGOING PROFITABILITY FOR ROOFING COMPANIES THROUGH EXCELLENT PRODUCTS AND STELLAR CUSTOMER SUPPORT. In Season 3, Episode 32 of Roofing Road Trips, RCS President Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Greg Hlavaty from Western Colloid to discuss his philosophy of putting the contractor first, which has become a hallmark of Greg’s leadership and […]
Going the Repair to Failure Route for Your Roof
Many simply coax their roof along until it absolutely must be replaced, however, there are better solutions to choose in order to avoid serious roof repair or failure. Roofers Can Renew, Restore and Recondition Roofs In the Process of Making Repairs? Since most repairs prolong the inevitable, begin treating repairs as an investment that will […]
A Brief History of Commercial Roofing and Where We Are Today
Where Roofing Products Began Sophisticated protective coatings development appeared to have begun in the latter half of the 17th century when a German chemist found a way to use the stickiness of coal tar as a protective coating on woods and ropes. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, scientists developed a variety of organic, […]
PROJECT PROFILE – Alhambra Police Department
Original Assembly: Rock/Gravel Roof over BUR This Southern California Police station came with its own set of challenges. This project was a Western Colloid specified roof using our GR-2P-24-XE Specification, but the most challenging aspect was the bidding process in the middle of the covid restrictions. Our Training and Technical Consultant, Tim Ford, conducted the […]
PROJECT PROFILE – Mission Tortilla
When the warranty was about to expire on this 10-year-old Western Colloid roof restoration the next steps were clear, let’s give it another 10 years. In fact, the roof was able to quality for an additional 15-year warranty. Why? This building owner did everything right in performing regular roof maintenance and planning for this expenditure. […]