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
The Importance of Addressing Roof-to-Wall Connections
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - August 2024
Since the implementation of the Florida Building Code (FBC) in 2002, the resilience of Florida’s buildings has been at the forefront of the code&rsq... Read More
Roof Building Materials and Water
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor - July 2024
How wet is too wet? In the Florida roofing industry, this question prevails as one that never seems to have a straight-forward answer. From dimensional l... Read More
Safer and Stronger Because of Experience
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor - June 2024
With the 2026 code modification process gearing up, there are already prevailing areas of focus that will affect the roofing industry in Florida. In the ... Read More
Test Reports: Roofing in 2024 and Beyond
Tue, May 14, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor - May 2024
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 o... 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 - May 2024
During FRSA’s recent Board and Committee meetings in Melbourne, the Codes Committee made several recommendations for the Codes Subcommittee to consider... Read More
Hip, Ridge and Rake Tile Installation Using the FRSA-TRI Manual
Tue, Apr 16, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, FRSA Technical Director - April 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 significan... Read More
