The recently enacted national tax reform bill features pro-growth adjustments for businesses, and the roofing industry is one of the benefitting parties. Better known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the bill features enhanced deductions under Section 179 that lower the cost of commercial property improvements, including the roof.
The newly modified Section 179 expands […]
WAUKESHA, WI, November 3, 2017 – Charles (Chuck) Skalski, President of Gaco Western, has announced he will retire at the end of 2017.
Skalski’s 27-year career with the company is highlighted by many major milestones, including the acquisition of Gaco Western by Firestone Building Products in April of this year. In addition, Skalski’s tenure featured the […]
September 21, 2017 – In the terrible aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, we want to help our neighbors in need and are donating an entire truckload of GacoPatch Silicone Roof Patch to each of the affected areas to help families stop leaks in their roofs.
GacoPatch can be applied to a damp surface, and […]
August 10, 2017 – GacoPatch is a fiber reinforced silicone roof patch from Gaco Western designed for roof leak repairs in a one-step application. Primers, seam tapes and top coats are not required.
Due to the success of GacoPatch Gray, Gaco is now introducing GacoPatch White and Black to use on existing roofs without leaving unsightly patching […]
May 2, 2017 – GacoFlex S20 Solvent-Free 100% Silicone has received NSF P151 Certification of Rainwater Catchment Components.
With water quality and quantity concerns on the rise across the US and around the world, local codes use NSF P151 as a requirement for rainwater catchment to allow the water to be used for potable water or landscape […]
April 21, 2017 – Gaco Western is pleased to announce that GacoOnePass F1850 Closed Cell Foam has successfully completed the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) Material Evaluation process for medium density sprayed polyurethane foam and has been deemed an ABAA Evaluated Material and part of an ABAA Evaluated Assembly.
This evaluation is the pinnacle of […]
Closed Deal Immediately Expands Company’s Roofing Portfolio and Reinforces Position as Leader in Building Envelope Solutions
INDIANAPOLIS – April 3, 2017 – Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (Firestone) today announced its acquisition of Gaco Western (Gaco), a leader in innovative silicone roofing systems and provider of top-tier waterproofing and spray foam insulation. The deal, which includes […]
FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS TO ACQUIRE GACO WESTERN
Investment Enhances Firestone Product Portfolio and Allows Growth in Liquid Coatings Roofing Segment
INDIANAPOLIS, February 15, 2017 – Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (“Firestone”) announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Gaco Western (“Gaco”), a leader in innovative silicone roofing systems and provider of top-tier waterproofing […]
February 1, 2017 – Gaco Western shattered the spray foam isocyanate ceiling at SPFA this week with our new patented GacoCanary, the FIRST isocyanate-FREE spray foam.
GacoCanary will change the face of the spray foam industry, as Gaco delivers future generations of safer spray foam systems without isocyanate or sensitizing components.
Gaco’s isocyanate-FREE closed cell spray foam will provide the […]
December 28, 2016 – Gaco Western is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Loftus to Director of GacoFlex Sales. Jason came to Gaco in 2011 as a Distribution Manager and later became the National Distribution Manager leading the Distribution sales team. Jason will now provide leadership over the entire GacoFlex Sales organization.
Chuck Skalski, President […]
