Reflecting on 2024 and the Challenges that Await in 2025
Mon, Dec 09, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
As 2024 comes to an end, I'd like to reflect on some of the challenges that we’ve faced this year and those we will face going forward. The year began, as it does ever... Read More
Hurricanes Helene and Milton Demonstrate How Each Storm is Different
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Dealing with hurricanes is a fact of life for Floridians. Our attention turns to weather reports starting as early as June and with increasing frequency into September (hist... Read More
Metal Deck 101 – Metal Deck Replacement
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Michael Polizzi, Sales Manager, A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply
Replacing metal deck for a commercial roofing contractor can easily range from often to never. Regardless of frequency, most would agree that an open roof is not the best time for a crash cour... Read More
Fasteners for Roofing Applications
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Mike Fulton, National Manager of Technical Training and Compliance, O’Hagin
Fasteners for roofing applications vary greatly depending on the type of roof covering being applied. In the below segment we will look at several different applicatio... Read More
The New 10-Day Contract Cancellation Clause to Repair or Replace a Roof
Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
On the first of August, well before Tropical Storm Debby turned into Hurricane Debby, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-156 (Emergency Management – ... Read More
Building Code is the Minimum
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
Home building decisions that resonate with consumers have a lot to do with curb appeal of kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Are these areas attractive, useful and designed to wor... Read More
The Importance of Addressing Roof-to-Wall Connections
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Since the implementation of the Florida Building Code (FBC) in 2002, the resilience of Florida’s buildings has been at the forefront of the code’s requirements. ... Read More
Roof Building Materials and Water
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
How wet is too wet? In the Florida roofing industry, this question prevails as one that never seems to have a straight-forward answer. From dimensional lumber to engineer... Read More
Safer and Stronger Because of Experience
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
With the 2026 code modification process gearing up, there are already prevailing areas of focus that will affect the roofing industry in Florida. In the beginning stages,... Read More
