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
Are Shingles Getting Nailed Unfairly?
Sun, Mar 17, 2024
Are you wondering if this is a misprint? Did he mean to say, "nailed improperly" instead of "unfairly." No, "getting nailed" refers to the recent negative narrative that asphalt shingles have had to endure, one that questions their resilience and lon... Read More
New 2023 FBC Eighth Edition is Now in Effect
Tue, Feb 13, 2024
The new Florida Building Code Eighth Edition (2023) went into effect December 31, 2023. There are numerous changes that have a significant impact on the roofing industry. FRSA has been deeply involved in its development during the three-year modifica... Read More
Lower Workers’ Comp Rates in 2024
Thu, Dec 07, 2023
Our concern is two-fold: rates that continue to drop are not sustainable for insurance providers who see roofing as a high-risk industry with little return on premium. We don’t want insurance providers to stop writing workers’ comp coverage and follo... Read More
AAA Schwartz Roofing Becomes a Foundation Founding Member, Again
Wed, Dec 06, 2023
Earlier this year, Don Schwartz Jr. of AAA Schwartz Roofing donated $5,000 as a Founding member. However, the Port Charlotte company has been a Founding Member since 2010 when Don Schwartz Sr. also contributed $5,000 to the Foundation. The latest con... Read More
Exposure Categories and Surface Roughness
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
An important consideration for wind uplift calculations is is taking into account where the wind is traveling through to get to the project location. As you can imagine, if wind has a straight path and a slick surface to travel over, the wind will ha... Read More
Reflecting on the Recent Past with an Eye on the Future
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
FRSA has several important committees that help evaluate these proposals and formulate our positions. Codes Committee reviews our progress and approves proposals during meetings held in conjunction with the quarterly Board of Directors meetings. Thes... Read More
Design Flaws and ASCE 7: What Every Contractor Must Know
Fri, Dec 01, 2023
Consider this scenario: you have been hired to install a roof based on the specifications of a design professional. You follow those specifications to a tee and complete the job on time and on budget. However, months later, the roof collapses after a... Read More
Building Risk Categories
Wed, Nov 08, 2023
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
Have you ever wondered why hurricane shelters protect you better than your home in the event of a hurricane? One of the main reasons that municipal buildings and hospital... Read More
