Addressing Self-Adhered Underlayment in Contracts
Wed, Jul 17, 2019
Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
Most roofing contracts account for the replacement of bad decking. However, it is difficult to determine what percentage of decking may need to be replaced on a job. When estimating a roof, the conditions o... Read More
Responding to Storm-Related Roof Damage
Mon, Jul 08, 2019
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Director of Technical Services
Understanding homeowner concerns is important to roofing contractors and the industry. Prepare yourself and your team to respond to consumer questions that sometimes ar... Read More
What Should Roofers Look for in CRM Platforms?
Sun, Jul 07, 2019
Katie Badeusz, Marketing Director, AccuLynx
Should you implement a contractor CRM? Wait, what does "CRM" mean?
CRM means customer relationship management and as the name implies, it can help you take better care of yourcustomers.
That sounds like ... Read More
Understanding the Factors Behind Diversifying Your Portfolio
Sun, Jul 07, 2019
Kevin Smith, President, KMS Wealth Management, Inc.
One of the proven ways to reach your long-term financial goals is through an investment technique known as diversification. Diversification basically means spreading out your invested money across ... Read More
Why Florida Contractors Should Consider Metal Roofing
Sun, Jul 07, 2019
Dale Walton, Residential Roofing Product Manager, Certain Teed Corporation
Extreme heat, constant humidity, strong winds and seasonal hurricanes make the weather in Florida unlike any other place in the country. When considering the roofing needs of... Read More
The Importance of Commercial Roof Maintenance
Sun, Jul 07, 2019
John Walker, APOC Technical Team
Car and truck owners are accustomed to periodic vehicle maintenance. The auto industry has done a tremendous job reinforcing the importance of oil and filter changes, tire rotations and inspection of hoses and belts.... Read More
Caulk and Sealant Guide
Sun, Jul 07, 2019
Mark Platz, ITW Polymer Sealants North America
Caulks and sealants are used in construction to fill gaps and cracks. They are a barrier to prevent the passage of air, water, moisture, noise, dust and smoke. Generally representing less than one perce... Read More
Robotics in Construction
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
Karen L. Edwards, Director of Communications and Member Engagement, RT3
Collective robotic construction (CRC) specifically concerns embodied, autonomous, multirobot systems that modify a shared environment according to high-level, user-specified goa... Read More
Consumer Ed: Is Your Roof Hurricane Ready?
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc & FRSA Director of Technical Services
FRSA was recently contacted by Mike DeForest ofChannel 6 News television station in Orlando. They requestedour help with their annual pre-hurricane seasonreport. In pr... Read More
Business Continuity Insurance
Mon, Jun 17, 2019
Furman Insurance
Many business owners fail to consider how they would manage if a fire or natural disaster rendered their business premises temporarily unusable. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), almost 40 percent of all b... Read More
