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
Giving Back - FRSA Members Giving Back to the Community - December 2023
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Trademark Roofing Partners with Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties
Trademark Roofing partnered with Habitat for Humanity to offer roofing assistance to a family in Cape Coral. Trademark Roofing donated and installed a new 5V-Crimp metal... Read More
2024 OSHA Penalty Amounts Increase
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
n 2015, Congress passed the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Improvements Act. Last year, for the first time since the Act became active, the Senate decided not to impose an increase in OSHA penalties. Effective January 17, 2024, however,... Read More
Vinyl Roofing Systems High Performance Over a Long Life
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Chemical Fabrics and Film Association, Vinyl Roofing Division
Vinyl roofing membranes have permanently raised the bar in roofing specification and installation, offering a clean, quick, safe and affordable option to alternative roofing systems.
A s... Read More
The Art and Science of Roof Estimating
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
As a roofing industry veteran, I have come to realize that at the center of estimating lies a unique convergence of art and science. This duality should be a practical reality that shapes every aspect of o... Read More
Legislature Holds Special Session to Address Hurricane Recovery, War in Israel
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
The Legislature convened Special Session in early November, in order to address a variety of issues prior to the 2024 Regular Session. The Governor called legislators back to Tallahassee to take immediate action in four district areas: (1) hurricane ... Read More
Industry Updates - December 2023
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Celebrating 40 Remarkable Years: Advanced Roofing’s Anniversary
Celebrating 40 years in business, Advanced Roofing Inc.’s (ARI) journey from a modest beginning to one of the nation’s leading roofing and solar contractors is share... Read More
