
50 years of Commercial Roof Restorations
By Vickie Sharples
Western Colloid Roofing Systems shares stories, advice and invaluable information from their leadership and technical support teams. With a track record of over fifty years of commercial roofs, covering millions of square feet, they have seen it all and they want to share it with you!

50 years of Commercial Roof RestorationsApr 10, 2023

Western Colloid with AskARoofer - Restoring Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing – Episode 10
Greg Hlavaty ,along with Hal Leland, and AskARoofer Moderator Karen Edwards, discuss the challenges of restoring a Spray Polyurethane Foam roof.
This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information.
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Western Colloid with AskARoofer - Restoring Metal Roofs – Episode 9
Greg Hlavaty and AskARoofer Moderator Karen Edwards, discuss the challenges of restoring a metal roof with fluid applied roofing.
This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Please contact us any time at(800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information.
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#WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #MetalRoofing #MetalRoofRestoration #trackrecord

Western Colloid with AskARoofer - Understanding FM & Other Approvals – Episode 8
Greg Hlavaty along with Hal Leland, with our AskARoofer Moderator Karen Edwards, discuss the importance and meaning behind the FM Global approvals along with other important ratings and codes.
This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information.
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#WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #FMGlobal #trackrecord

Western Colloid with AskARoofer – Understanding Solar Retrofits - Episode 7
Understanding Solar Retrofits
Greg Hlavaty along with Hal Leland, with our AskARoofer Moderator Karen Edwards, discuss solar panel installations on commercial buildings. The Panel discusses many important points to consider before you install a solar system on your building.
This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information.
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#WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Solar #SolarPanels #trackrecord

FARR Best Practices - Proper Job-site Preparation Part 2
Part 2 of our FARR Best Practices Podcast on Job-site set-up. Listen as Western Colloid's Tim Ford and Chris Ford go in depth with a conversation on properly job-site set up. Things to prepare for when hooking up a Tanker, Tote & Drum. Important hoses, spray rig hook-up and maintenance, and safety information. Every application crew should listen. Important training for your next project.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

Western Colloid with AskARoofer – Best Practices Program Overview - Episode 6
FARR Best Practices Overview
Greg Hlavaty along with Hal Leland, with our AskARoofer Moderator Karen Edwards, discuss the new FARR Best Practices program. Learn about how the Western Colloid team educates on how to prepare the jobsite, the equipment, and how to maximize crew efficiency in real-world scenarios. Good info for any type of commercial roofing project. These techniques, tips and training can save thousands of dollars onlabor alone.
This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information.
Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts!
#WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

FARR Best Practices - Proper Job-site Preparation Part 1
Western Colloid's Tim Ford and Chris Ford go in depth with a conversation on properly job-site set up. Things to prepare for when hooking up a Tanker, Tote & Drum. Important hoses, spray rig hook-up and maintenance, and safety information. Every application crew should listen. Important training for your next project.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

FARR Best Practices - Working with Emulsion & Acrylic Containers
FARR Best Practices is an educational program podcast that is the brainchild of Chris Ford and Tim Ford, part of Western Colloid’s technical team, and it is designed to improve efficiency, promote job-site safety and cleanliness, but most of all it teaches contractors how to create a winning team of roof technicians.
Please listen as they discuss the different size containers that the fluid applied products come in and the equipment you need to have on hand. Very important conversation to share with your team.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

FARR Best Practices Podcast - Common Mistakes / The Beauty of FARR
FARR Best Practices is an educational program podcast that is the brainchild of Chris Ford and Tim Ford, part of Western Colloid’s technical team, and it is designed to improve efficiency, promote job-site safety and cleanliness, but most of all it teaches contractors how to create a winning team of roof technicians.
Please listen as they discuss common installation mistakes which turned into a conversation of the beauty of Fluid Applied Reinforced Roofing. Very important conversation to share with your team.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

FARR Best Practices Podcast – Tools & Hoses – Preparation Equals Efficiency
FARR Best Practices is an educational program podcast that is the brainchild of Chris Ford and Tim Ford, part of Western Colloid’s technical team, and it is designed to improve efficiency, promote jobsite safety and cleanliness, but most of all it teaches contractors how to create a winning team of roof technicians.
Please listen as they discuss the proper tools & hoses to have on hand. Very important conversation please share with your team.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

Western Colloid with AskARoofer - Restoring a Gravel Roof - Episode 5
Greg Hlavaty along with AskARoofer Moderator Karen Edwards, discuss gravel roof restoration with a fluid applied reinforced roof system. This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Very important conversation please share with your team.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

Western Colloid with AskARoofer - Understanding Hail Damage - Episode 4
Greg Hlavaty along with Hal Leland, with our AskARoofer Moderator Karen Edwards, discuss hail damage and with a fluid applied roof system. This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

FARR Best Practices Podcast– Jobsite Inefficiencies – Your Biggest Losses of Time & Money
FARR Best Practices is an educational program podcast that is the brainchild of Chris Ford and Tim Ford, part of Western Colloid’s technical team, and it is designed to improve efficiency, promote job-site safety and cleanliness, but most of all it teaches contractors how to create a winning team of roof technicians.
Very important conversation please share with your team.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

Western Colloid with AskARoofer - What to Do About Roof Deck Damage - Episode 3
Greg Hlavaty along with Hal Leland, with our AskARoofer Moderator Karen Edwards, discuss the process of repairing roof deck damage before you restore the roof with a fluid applied roof system. This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

Western Colloid with AskARoofer - Understanding Roof Restoration - Episode 2 - Recovering TPO, PVC, EPDM and Other Single-Ply Roofing Systems
Greg Hlavaty along with Hal Leland, with our AskARoofer Moderator Karen Edwards, discuss the process of recovering and restoring TPO, PVC, EPDM and Other Single-Ply Roofing Systems.
This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord

Western Colloid with AskARoofer - Understanding Roof Restoration - Episode 1
Our Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland along with Moderator Karen Edwards from AskARoofer discuss this question:
“What is the difference between a roof coating and a roof coating system?” Great insights into the history of fluid applied roofing and where we are now.
This Episode also appears on AskARoofer's Understanding Roof Restoration Podcast.
Please contact us any time at (800) 464-8292 or visit https://westerncolloid.com/ for more information. Please subscribe to this channel to hear more of these helpful Western Colloid Podcasts! #WesternColloid #LiquidAppliedRoofing #FluidAppliedRoofing #CommercialRoofing #CoolRoofCoatings #Emulsion #bestpractices #trackrecord