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Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)
The Technological Evolution of Asphalt Shingles
By Greg Keeler, Technical Service Leader, Owens Corning for FRSA. There is more than what meets the eye with advances in asphalt shingle technology. On the surface, it may seem like little has changed in asphalt shingle technology in the past 50 years. To most people, the asphalt shingle industry ...
A Review of Roof Drainage Procedures
By Mike Silvers, FRSA. Part 2 of roof drainage system considerations focuses on scuppers and overflow. The first review of roof drainage systems stressed the importance of not reducing the size of any kind of roof drainage and not doing anything that could cause the roof to hold more water ...
A Roofing Contractor’s Guide to Responsible Solar Rooftop Installations
By Advanced Roofing Inc., Ft Lauderdale, FRSA. Solar rooftop systems continue to increase in popularity throughout the United States. Utilizing the power of sunshine for a home or business is becoming a popular energy alternative in more than just the Sunshine State. Clients can significantly reduce energy costs and receive ...
In Memoriam: Mike Fulton
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mike Fulton, O'Hagin, Ft. Pierce. Michael A. “Mike” Fulton, born July 12, 1955, left us peacefully to be with the Lord on September 8, 2020. He passed with his wife Karine Rich by his side at their home ...
How to Know When to Turn a Roof Over to Waterproofers
By Richard Spreen, President, Decktight Roofing Services, Inc. and Shredded Tire, Inc. Changes in waterproofing occupied conditioned spaces (what used to be known as roofs) in the roofing industry. Richard Spreen has worked as a roofing contractor for the last 32 years. Located in Miami, Florida, Spreen has seen ...
Taking Resilience Seriously
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Become FORTIFIED certified and ensure homes and buildings are built to withstand all that Mother Nature throws at them. On a 90-acre parcel of land in South Carolina is a state-of-the-art research facility complete with 105 fans that simulate wind speeds up to 130 mph and a ...
FRSA Offers Online Education!
FRSA Offers Online Education! Through a partnership with AAA Construction School, the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation offers members a variety of online continuing education courses at a discounted price. This partnership allows the Foundation to continue in its goal for "Industry Excellence through Education" by reaching a wide range of ...
Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association Announces Award Winners
By Florida's Association of Roofing Professionals. FRSA members are recognized for their accomplishments. The 2020 membership awards were announced virtually due to the cancellation of the FRSA Convention. Congratulations to the following winners. Manny Oyola, Eagle Roofing Products FL, Wins Enthusiasm Award The Bieler “Enthusiasm Gets It Done” Award was established in 1994 by ...
Passing of Burt T. Logan, Sr.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of FRSA Honorary Member, Burt Logan, Sr. Burt Thomas Logan, Sr., 82, DeLand, FL, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020, in his home with his family by his side. Burt was born in Plains, Pennsylvania to Donald and ...
Passing of Sandy Winslow
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sandy Winslow on June 13, 2020. Sandra Ann Montgomery Winslow, better known to her family and friends as "Sandy" passed away peacefully while under hospice care. She was 82 years old. Sandy was born on February 17, 1938 in Fort ...
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