Industry Updates - May 2024
Fri, May 10, 2024
SRS Distribution Combining with The Home Depot
SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with The Home Depot to be acquired for $18.250 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, SRS Distribution will ope... Read More
Hip, Ridge and Rake Tile Installation Using the FRSA-TRI Manual
Tue, Apr 16, 2024
Hip and ridge conditions have proven to be the weak point observed post hurricane in all roof covering types. The occurrence of these failures on tile roof systems have been reduced significantly since the FRSA-TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay... Read More
Roof Tarping Safety
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Reinforced plastic tarps, commonly called “Blue Roofs,” provide temporary protection for the roofs of homes and other buildings damaged during severe weather such as a hurricane or tornado. When employees access roofs to install these tar... Read More
Preventing Fatal Falls
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Jeremy Grimes, CSI, CDT, Strategic Roof Safety Specialist, FlashCo
Since 2012, OSHA has enacted a Fall Prevention Campaign to raise awareness among workers and employers about how falls from common hazards can be prevented. The campaign includes thr... Read More
Iguanas on Roofs?
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Michael Ronquillo, Owner, Humane Iguana Control
Yes, it’s a common problem in Florida. Iguanas are some of the largest lizards found in the Americas, with their whiplike tail making up about half of that length. Like other reptiles, iguanas ar... Read More
FRSA-TRI 7th Ed Tile Manual Offered as Advanced Seminar at Convention
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Manny Oyola, Jr., Technical Manager Eastern Region FL, Eagle Roofing Products
Just as some of us were getting ready to count down the last minutes of 2023 (while others were already asleep), the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code (FBC) took ef... Read More
Technology and Roofing
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
To most Florida residents, the roofing industry does not come to mind when thinking of careers at the forefront of technological advances and innovation. When perspective... Read More
Proactive Risk Planning for Roofing Professionals – Part One
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
John Kenney, CPRC, CEO, Cotney Consulting
Roofing projects are inherently distinct and frequently embody significant complexities. These endeavors often span considerable durations and require the mobilization of diverse resources such as personnel,... Read More
RCASF’s Educational Training Day Focused on Educating Workers
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
At the end of February, the Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) held their second annual educational training day at SOPREMA’s Pompano Beach training facility. There were 339 attendees, w... Read More
FRSA Notches Major Victories in 2024 Legislative Session
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
The Florida Legislature adjourned, sine die, from its 2024 regular session on Friday, March 8 at 2:25pm. Over the course of 60 days, legislators considered over 2,000 pieces of legislation, with 325 proposals ult... Read More
