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
Building Brand Power in Roofing: Standing Out Where It Matters Most
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group - November 2025
Every roofing contractor wants to be known as the company customers can count on. Most believe their experience, quality and service speak for themselves. Yet when you ask a contractor ... Read More
The Game of Musical Chairs
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson and FRSA Legislative Counsel - November 2025
Florida politics is never short on shake-ups and heading into the 2026 session is no exception. Governor DeSantis has shuffled the deck with key appointments; House me... Read More
Recent Case Sheds Light on Florida Lien Law
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese and FRSA General Counsel - November 2025
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion in Custom Homes by Triumph, LLC v. Sverdlow, 50 Fla.L.Weekly D1946a (Fla. 2nd DCA 2025) that pro... Read More
How Steep? Fall Protection Options for Steep-Sloped Roofing
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
Matt Savin, FRSA-SIF Safety Rep, Published October 2025
A steep-sloped roof is designed with a pitch that allows water and debris to shed quickly. According to OSHA, a steep-slope is defined as any roof with a pitch greater than 4:12. This category ... Read More
Florida’s Fury: Why Onsite Fastener Tests Are Your First Line of Defense
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
Dan Allen, Technical Services Team Leader, OMG Roofing Products - October 2025
For commercial roofing contractors in Florida, the job is a high-stakes battle against the elements. You’re not just installing a roof, you’re engineering a s... Read More
Selling the Benefits of Metal Roofing
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
Chance Shalosky, Metal Roofing Product Manager for Stone and Roofing, ProVia - October 2025
The residential metal roofing market has grown tremendously in recent years as homeowners look to build or remodel with stronger, longer-lasting materials. T... Read More
Florida’s Roofs and Roofing Contractors Have Never Been More Important
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Florida’s roofs have never been more important than they are today. They are the first line of protection from hurricanes and severe thunderstorms. By reducing water i... Read More
Project Closeout Done Right: Protecting Profit, Reputation and Repeat Business
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group
Project completion is often viewed as the final nail in the installed roofing job; the invoice is sent and the team is mobilized elsewhere. However, for the client, the final stages of the project &nda... Read More
