Important New Progress on Miami-Dade NOAs and Tile Adhesives
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Tom Parker, President, TCParker & Associates
Well designed and engineered products are critical to the construction industry and particularly the Florida roofing industry. The unique combination of environmental challenges in Florida has driven ... Read More
“Adequate Ventilation” and What That Means for Your Roof System
Wed, Mar 05, 2025
Dwight Cline, Florida Sales Manager, O’Hagin LLC - March 2025
Ventilation codes in roofing are often overlooked, misinterpreted or, in some cases, unenforced. This combination of issues can lead to a shortened roof life, voided warranties and ... Read More
The Building Department Told You What?
Mon, Jan 06, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - January 2025
In my position at FRSA, I field calls from contractors, manufacturers, distributors, architects, engineers, building officials, consumers and occasionall... Read More
Reflecting on 2024 and the Challenges that Await in 2025
Mon, Dec 09, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - December 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, I'd like to reflect on some of the challenges that we’ve faced this year and those we will face going forward. The year b... Read More
Hurricanes Helene and Milton Demonstrate How Each Storm is Different
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - November 2024
Dealing with hurricanes is a fact of life for Floridians. Our attention turns to weather reports starting as early as June and with increasing frequency... Read More
Metal Deck 101 – Metal Deck Replacement
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Michael Polizzi, Sales Manager, A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply - October 2024
Replacing metal deck for a commercial roofing contractor can easily range from often to never. Regardless of frequency, most would agree that an open roof is not the best time f... Read More
The New 10-Day Contract Cancellation Clause to Repair or Replace a Roof
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
On the first of August, well before Tropical Storm Debby turned into Hurricane Debby, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-156 (Emergency Management – ... Read More
Building Code is the Minimum
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor - September 2024
Home building decisions that resonate with consumers have a lot to do with curb appeal of kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Are these areas attractive, usef... Read More
