Solving Roof Ponding Problems with #298X Asphalt Emulsion Pond Filler & Sloping Compound
Water pooling on a flat or low-slope commercial roof is more than a nuisance — it accelerates deterioration, adds structural load, and can lead to costly damage if left unaddressed. Western Colloid’s #298X Asphalt Emulsion Pond Filler & Sloping Compound offers a practical, lightweight solution for eliminating ponding water and restoring proper drainage to commercial […]
What Building Owners Need to Know About the Accidental Partnership Between Roofing and HVAC
When it comes to commercial buildings, roofing and HVAC systems are more connected than many building owners realize. Rooftop HVAC units don’t just sit on your roof—they interact with it every day. That creates an accidental partnership between roofing contractors and HVAC technicians, one that requires coordination, planning, and ongoing maintenance to prevent costly leaks and structural […]
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, and project teams in […]
Treating Fluid-Applied Roof Systems as Membranes: A Practical Approach to Modern Waterproofing
Treating Fluid-Applied Roof Systems as Membranes: A Practical Approach to Modern Waterproofing Introduction Fluid-applied roof systems have become a go-to solution in modern roofing and waterproofing—and for good reason. They’re seamless, durable, and adaptable to a wide range of building conditions. While they’re often compared to traditional membrane systems, there’s a growing shift in the […]
HOW TO SELL FLUID APPLIED ROOF SYSTEMS
How to train your sales team to sell roof restoration instead of traditional re-roof. There are many factors that go into making the decision whether to reroof or restore. A good estimate is over 70% of today’s re-roofs could have been restoration opportunities. Many times, whether to remove and replace a roof vs. restore has […]
FARR Best Practices – Paperwork & Training
Know Before You Go… to begin the project! One of the most important best practices habits might not be implemented on the jobsite. Being prepared with documents, specification requirements, and training is so important for the smooth running of your project. First thing is to establish which specific liquid system is being used. Then contact […]
Title 24 Cool Roofs, Cool Roof Rating Council, Origin Stories
The State of California, who kind of leads the pack for the whole nation in energy laws and requirements for buildings, started testing roofs in early 2000. They started monitoring buildings with reflective roofs and non-reflective roofs. And what they found after following these buildings that had reflective surfaces on them, (primarily reflective coatings), that […]
Western Colloid Announces a Game-Changing Product – 298 X Asphalt Emulsion Fill Coat
Western Colloid, the recognized leader in the roofing industry in fluid-applied reinforced roofing systems, announces the launch of 298 X Asphalt Emulsion, a product that revolutionizes the restoration of gravel roofs and ponding areas. 298 X Asphalt Emulsion contains a proprietary fire-resistant filler that increases the volume solids of the emulsion, making it much more […]
Why Does An Energy Efficient Roof Make Such A Big Difference For A Building?
Cool reflective roofs primarily do two good things, they increase solar reflectance and emittance. This extends the life of the roof and lowers Peak Energy Demand. Energy efficiency is key, and that’s a hot topic these days with energy crisis and energy issues worldwide. But it’s also the energy efficiency and the reflectivity of the […]
Everything you wanted to know about Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing, (well, the maintenance part.)
SPF does a great job of creating a good insulation value. Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is a mixture of chemicals that are sprayed out of a special type of spray gun. This gun mixes the chemicals together at the spray tip, and once they are combined, they expand. It’s similar to the foam that is […]