November 2019 Blog Archive

Warranties: Keeping a Roof Over Your Head Tue, Nov 19, 2019 Jared Pearce, Technical Services Manager, Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing After their new roofs are installed, customers enjoy the peace of mindthat comes with a roof warranty. For contractors who install the roofs,warranties are v... Read More

What Dangers Lurk in the Attic (and Other Concealed Spaces) Tue, Nov 19, 2019 Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc., and FRSA Technical Director Our industry provides training and information at every level and the needfor some training is obvious, but there are other concerns that are not as obviou... Read More

Does the Building Code Apply to Mobile Homes? Sat, Nov 16, 2019 Clayton Osteen, Cotney Construction Law A mobile home, commonly referred to as a manufactured home, is a transportable prefabricated structure that is situated in one location and used as a permanent living accommodation. A common point of confusion... Read More

Tricks & Treats in Tallahassee Fri, Nov 15, 2019 Chris Dawson, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL The days are getting shorter and (hopefully) the temperature will begin to drop as well. It’s officially fall in Florida! That means a number of things, including college football tailgates, little ghouls... Read More

Ladder Safety, One Rung at a Time Fri, Nov 15, 2019 Jamie Wetherington, Safety and Health Manager, Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. Even the thought of climbing a ladder can be scary for some people. The potential for falls and serious injury is enough for many homeowners to leave th... Read More

FRSA Hires Chris Dawson as New Legislative Counsel Fri, Nov 15, 2019 Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director After 26 years serving FRSA and the industry, Cam Fentriss has retired, leaving behind a legacy of protecting licensed contractors, supporting workers’ comp reform and taking on the bad guys. When Cam announc... Read More