Code Compliance Now Key to Skylight Selection and Installation
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Tom Gaudette, VELUX, Senior Sales Representative
The Florida Building Code (FBC) 2014 5th Edition took effect June 30, 2015 and is of critical importance to roofers, contractors, inspectors and other tradespeople because it affects every aspect of r... Read More
Investing in Your Estimating Department
Wed, Apr 27, 2016
Roland Miles, The Estimating Edge
A strong estimating department is at the core of most successful sub-contracting companies. Success or failure begins with the estimating process. Therefore, it is critical that you have a powerful estimating soluti... Read More
Cool Roofs 101
Wed, Apr 27, 2016
Jeff Steuben, Executive Director, and Carolyn Richter, Communications Manager, Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
When the weather gets hot outside, your building’s roof receives the brunt of the heat. Your roof’s ability to reflect and she... Read More
Five Key Technologies for Roofing Contractors
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Heidi Ellsworth, Ad Sales Rep, Florida Roofing Magazine and Owner of HJE Consulting Group
In today’s world where efficiency and precision take precedence, technology is a key component when it comes to doing business within the contracting com... Read More
Balance is the Key
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
As if all other problems in our great state have already been fixed, some of our politicians have decided to drum up a new “issue” to divert our attention from true difficulties that still need a lo... Read More
OSHA Confined Space Standard for Construction, Part II
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
This month’s article continues the discussion of OSHA’s new confined space standard. In order to better understand the new standard’s allocation of responsibility, it’s helpful to understa... Read More
Safety, the “Big Picture”
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Bill Coombs, Safety Consultant, FRSA-SIF
When I ask companies what is the first thought that comes to mind regarding safety, the answer is usually something like Fall Protection or OSHA Citations. Although these are important areas of concern, there... Read More
Tips for Successful Use of Foam Tile Adhesives
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Tom Parker, TCParker and Associates
Use of polyurethane roof tile adhesives continues to grow in the Florida market based on the superior uplift values that can be obtained and the fact that penetrations to the underlayment are minimized.
It is wor... Read More
Concrete and Clay Roof Tile
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Tyler Allwood, Director of Technical Services and Systems for Eagle Roofing Products
In my opinion, tile roofing is the most popular steep-slope roofing product in the world. For thousands of years, tile has graced the roofs of homes, houses of wors... Read More
