A Significant Win for Florida’s Roofing Contractors
Tue, Jul 08, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - July 2025
The definition of a “roofing contractor” was added to the Florida Statutes Chapter 489 in 1975. This established the services or scope of work t... Read More
Governor Signs FRSA-Backed Legislation Enabling Roof-to-Wall Connections
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
Chris Dawson, Attorney & Lobbyist, GrayRobinson - July 2025
On May 19, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 715 (HB 715) into law, enacting significant updates to Florida’s roofing regulations. Effective immediately, the law intro... Read More
Where’s the Roof Drain?
Mon, Jun 30, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - June 2025
When answering calls for FRSA, I never know what the primary topic of the conversation might be. Calls come from consumers, engineers, architects, building ... Read More
Roofing Day in Tallahassee, Part 1
Tue, Jun 24, 2025
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
At the end of March, FRSA held its third annual Roofing Day in Tallahassee, where a small group of members visited the Capitol to speak with legislators. The event mirrored NRCA’s successful Roofing Day in D.... Read More
Are Pneumatic Driven Fasteners Adding to Construction Failures?
Fri, May 09, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - May 2025
Anyone doing a fair analysis of roof-related construction failures after high wind events knows that materials pulling through or over fasteners (pullthroughs), a... Read More
The Building Commission, Legislature and Office of Insurance Regulation
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - April 2025
The last several weeks have been extremely busy; maybe hectic would be a better word. We’re on the frontline on many issues – some that we&rsqu... Read More
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
