Are Shingles Referred to as B-Grade or Seconds Permissible in Florida?
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - November 2025
The question above arises from time to time, usually when a building inspector discovers someone installing shingles that have no wrappers or very plain wrap... Read More
Where is the Windborne Debris Region? Why Does it Matter? Is it Going to Change?
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - September 2025
Under statute 553.844 Windstorm Loss Mitigation; Requirements for Roofs and Roof Opening Protection, Florida mandates that the Florida Building Commission d... Read More
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
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
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
“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
Firestorm Over Shingles Still Blazing
Wed, Mar 05, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Last month, I wrote an article addressing comments that were made about asphalt shingles that caused a firestorm within the roofing industry and beyond (www.floridaroof.com/... 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
