Test Reports: Roofing in 2024 and Beyond
Tue, May 14, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
As we proceed further into 2024, the transition to the 8th Florida Building Code (2023) is proving to be challenging to some and outright impossible for others. The roofi... Read More
FRSA Codes Committee Recommends 2026 FBC Code Modifications
Tue, May 14, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
During FRSA’s recent Board and Committee meetings in Melbourne, the Codes Committee made several recommendations for the Codes Subcommittee to consider as possible cod... Read More
Proactive Risk Planning for Roofing Professionals – Part Two
Fri, May 10, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
In Part One of Proactive Risk Planning for Roofing Professionals (April 2024), we laid the groundwork for understanding the significance of risk management in roofing projects. We discussed the unique challe... Read More
2024 Election Preview
Fri, May 10, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
National politics are sure to dominate the 2024 election cycle but Florida has many consequential state races and initiatives on the ballot this fall. With qualifying periods in May and June for state and local c... Read More
Addressing the Workforce Shortage
Fri, May 10, 2024
As anyone in the construction business – and roofing in particular – knows that hiring and keeping a skilled crew is a huge challenge. Many workers are aging out of the industry and luring younger workers can prove difficult.
Understandi... Read More
FRSA’s Convention & Expo Highlights
Fri, May 10, 2024
It’s hard to believe that FRSA’s Convention and Expo is only a few weeks away. Many have asked why we moved the event to June for the next few years. It’s simple – during the past decade, we’ve been experiencing hurrican... Read More
Industry Updates - May 2024
Fri, May 10, 2024
SRS Distribution Combining with The Home Depot
SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with The Home Depot to be acquired for $18.250 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, SRS Distribution will ope... Read More
Hip, Ridge and Rake Tile Installation Using the FRSA-TRI Manual
Tue, Apr 16, 2024
Hip and ridge conditions have proven to be the weak point observed post hurricane in all roof covering types. The occurrence of these failures on tile roof systems have been reduced significantly since the FRSA-TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay... Read More
Roof Tarping Safety
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Reinforced plastic tarps, commonly called “Blue Roofs,” provide temporary protection for the roofs of homes and other buildings damaged during severe weather such as a hurricane or tornado. When employees access roofs to install these tar... Read More
Polyurethane Roof Tile Adhesives – Securing Tile Roofs for Nearly 30 Years
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Tom Parker, Owner, TCParker & Associates
Hurricane Andrew hit Southeast Florida in August of 1992. It is reported by the National Hurricane Center that 26 deaths resulted from Andrew and over 25,000 homes were destroyed. Estimates of damage rang... Read More
