With Devastation Everywhere, We Search For What Worked
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services
It's Saturday October 13. I'm driving East on State Road 22 between Wewahitchka (South of Blountstown) and Panama City. I'm here to learn what I can from the aftermat... 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
These Are Exciting Times for Our Industry
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. & FRSA Director of Technical Services
Exciting can be used to describe such a wide range of events. Standing on the edge of a boat above a coral reef, about to take a scuba divers giant-stride is definite... Read More
