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 to the experts at Western Colloid to answer your questions on roof restoration. Greg Hlavaty, Hal Leland and the team at Western Colloid have been manufacturing and installing these systems for more than 50 years and they have seen it all! We will tackle a different topic each month and answer questions submitted by you, our listeners.
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 these systems are known for hiding pockets of water that can cause issues if not remediated beforehand. Listen to this enlightening episode to be sure the restoration is successful.
15 Aug 2023
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 and ensuring that the finished project will remain watertight.
12 Jul 2023
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? Listen to this important episode to be sure you are choosing the right products for your next roofing project.
1 Jun 2023
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 you consider before adding solar to your building? How do you know if your roof is a candidate? Listen in as the experts answer all your questions on this growing trend in the industry.
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10 Apr 2023
Best Practices for Applying a Fluid Applied Roof System
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20 Mar 2023
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 to the experts at Western Colloid to answer your questions on roof restoration. Greg Hlavaty, Hal Leland and the team at Western Colloid have been manufacturing and installing these systems for more than 50 years and they have seen it all! We will tackle a different topic each month and answer questions submitted by you, our listeners.
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22 Feb 2023
Hail Damage and Fluid Applied Reinforced Roofing
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 to the experts at Western Colloid to answer your questions on roof restoration. Greg Hlavaty, Hal Leland and the team at Western Colloid have been manufacturing and installing these systems for more than 50 years and they have seen it all! We will tackle a different topic each month and answer questions submitted by you, our listeners.
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12 Jan 2023
How to Deal With Roof Deck Damage
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 to the experts at Western Colloid to answer your questions on roof restoration. Greg Hlavaty, Hal Leland and the team at Western Colloid have been manufacturing and installing these systems for more than 50 years and they have seen it all! We will tackle a different topic each month and answer questions submitted by you, our listeners.
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12 Dec 2022
Recovering TPO, PVC, EPDM, and other interesting single ply’s
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 to the experts at Western Colloid to answer your questions on roof restoration. Greg Hlavaty, Hal Leland and the team at Western Colloid have been manufacturing and installing these systems for more than 50 years and they have seen it all! We will tackle a different topic each month and answer questions submitted by you, our listeners.
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14 Nov 2022
What is the Difference Between a Roof Coating and a Roof Coating System?
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 to the experts at Western Colloid to answer your questions on roof restoration. Greg Hlavaty, Hal Leland and the team at Western Colloid have been manufacturing and installing these systems for more than 50 years and they have seen it all! We will tackle a different topic each month and answer questions submitted by you, our listeners.
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