New Roofing Challenges Lay Ahead
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services
Shortly after I started consulting for FRSA, Hurricane Irma hit Cudjoe Key on September 10, 2017. My firstcolumn was about the experience of observing the devastating... Read More
Tapered Insulation Considerations
Wed, Sep 19, 2018
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services
So, your next reroof may need tapered insulation? Here are a few things to consider.
When conscientious contractors inspect a building with a low slope roof that nee... Read More
Florida Building Code’s 25 Percent Rule Causes Confusion
Thu, Jun 21, 2018
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services
The so called 25 Percent Rule continues to cause a certain amount of confusion for building owners, contractors, inspectors and insurers. A recent change (shown below... Read More
Alternative Facts or When the Best is Bad
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services
Bloomberg Building Code Article Ignores Code Improvements in Florida
The following are excerpts from a recent article by: Bloomberg Politics (underline added fo... Read More
From the FBC in Jacksonville to Roofing Day in D.C. FRSA Leaders at Work
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services
In my last column I reported that the Florida Building Code Lightning Protection Workgroup was considering a proposal to make lightning protection mandatory on non-re... Read More
Sharing Knowledge and Experience on Unique Installations
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
Manny Oyola, Jr, Technical Manager Eastern Region/FL, Eagle Roofing Products
As our world changes and the tile industry continues to evolve, it’s always a great feeling to get that call for a challenging roof tile installation, the type that d... Read More
The Return of the Florida Building Code
Thu, Jun 22, 2017
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
It was an uphill battle, but we won a big victory in the 2017 legislative session that ended May 5, 2017. The victory is passage of HB 1021 by Representative Bryan Avila, Republican from Hialeah, that contains ... Read More
Ponding Water and Manufacturer Warranties
Mon, May 29, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
Ponding water can be a problem on roof systems and a routine justification for non-payment. Standing water can degrade roof materials, cause the collection of debris and muck and increase the UV degradation by fo... Read More
Batten Installations with Roofing Tiles
Sat, Apr 22, 2017
Manny Oyola, Jr, Eagle Roofing Products, Technical Manager Eastern Region/FL
Wood battens have been used for many years. Lately their use in roof tile installations in Florida is becoming more popular. Battens raise the tile off the roof and create ... Read More
