Beat the Heat - June 2022
Fri, Jun 03, 2022
In Florida, it is often said that while we have four seasons, we only experience two types of weather: hot and scalding hot. The humidity in the air causes the temperature to feel warmer than the same temperature would feel in other locations. For th... Read More
2022 Convention & Expo Frequently Asked Questions - June 2022
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
What is the Convention?
FRSA’s Convention and Expo run concurrently and has been an annual event for 100 years. This year’s Convention consists of 27 educational seminars, golf, fishing, rifle and pistol shooting tournaments, the Welcome Reception, ... Read More
NRCA's Roofing Day in D.C. - May 2022
Wed, May 18, 2022
In early April, approximately 22 people from Florida attended NRCA’s Roofing Day in D.C. for the first in-person meetings with members of Congress in two years. Our group was part of over 220 participants from around the country that included contrac... Read More
FRSA - 100 Years Strong - May 2022
Wed, May 11, 2022
Throughout 2022, this column will recap some of FRSA’s rich history, through accounts from minutes and a published book called FRSA The First Half Century. Read More
Industry Updates - May 2022
Mon, May 09, 2022
Build Your Future Launches Construction Career Tool: NCCER is excited to announce the expansion of its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative by launching CareerStarter. This new national program leads individuals beyond career exploration to direct conn... Read More
Tile Hip and Ridge Attachments - April 2022
Sat, Apr 30, 2022
The first official reference of instructions for hip and ridge attachment that I can recall was in the FRSA-TRI Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual First Edition. As I look through all the manuals in my collection, it becomes apparent tha... Read More
Roofing Safety: Fall Protection Tips - April 2022
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Roofing contractors should be able to focus solely on their jobs – not stress about their safety. But when it comes to installing a new roof, one wrong step could be a matter of life and death. All roofing company owners need to make sure their roofe... Read More
Recruiting Gen Zs Into the Roofing Industry - April 2022
Wed, Apr 27, 2022
Recruiting Gen Z workers into the roofing industry might be a walk in the park compared to luring Millennials into the fold. Still, contractors need to know the ins and outs of hiring those born between 1997 and 2012. Unlike Millennials, who are cons... Read More
Providing Homeowners Peace of Mind with Adhered Tile Roofs - April 2022
Tue, Apr 26, 2022
It’s challenging to find something that brings homeowners more peace of mind than a sound roof over their heads. For hundreds of years, tile roofs have been considered the time-tested, ultimate roofing system. A key concern with tile roofs is keeping... Read More
