When You Think You Have Seen It All...Think Again
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Director of Technical Services
Approximately a month after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida, I received a group email from the Roofing Industry Committee o... Read More
Digging Deeper into Ian's Destruction - December 2022
Mon, Dec 05, 2022
As I finished last month’s column (www.floridaroof.com/frm11-22p12), I had just returned from hurricane damage reconnaissance in areas north of where Hurricane Ian made landfall. Read More
Ian Leaves Broken Hearts, Hopefully It Can Also Open Eyes - November 2022
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
I’m writing this article roughly a week after Hurricane Ian battered the state as one of the largest and deadliest hurricanes to hit Florida since 1935. Coincidentally, last month I discussed the potential of a similar scenario to Ian and the impact ... Read More
If You're Not Concerned, You May Not Be Paying Attention - October 2022
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
It seems lately that I cannot escape the obvious subject for this column – insurance. As much as I would like to cover something like a new roof installation method, the property insurance issue and the interaction with the roofing industry, as well ... Read More
It Was an Awesome Event... Challenges Await! - September 2022
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
It was great to see so many industry professionals at our 100th Anniversary Convention and Expo. For those of us who have been involved for many years, it was a chance to catch up with old friends. For all of us it was a chance to make new acquaintan... Read More
FRSA's Position on Premature Roof Replacement is Being Heard - June 2022
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
A short time ago I received a somewhat cryptic message from FRSA’s lobbyist Chris Dawson that said, “Breaking News. Mike – your 25% rule mod may be getting fast-tracked.” A little background will help you understand why I described the message as cry... Read More
Impact of Recent Hurricanes on Florida Building Codes - May 2022
Mon, May 16, 2022
Nothing else has come close to having an impact on Florida’s Building Codes as hurricanes. Their regular occurrence and the threat that they create cannot be overlooked. Each major storm leaves in its wake not only damage and disruption but also rene... Read More