Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)

New One-question Poll Provides Instant Industry Insight

June 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Engage with the roofing community by giving your insights on a quick, one-question poll. RoofersCoffeeShop® needs your expert opinion! We are fortunate to have such a wonderful digital community full of industry professionals who use our website to share and engage with each other. ...

Need Tile Identification?

May 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Quickly pinpoint what tile is needed for your next tile repair or re-roof project with this free tile identification service. If the experts at All Points can’t identify your or your homeowner customer’s tiles, no one can. With over 35 years of experience, these ...

FRSA to Gather Under One Roof at the 99th Annual Convention & Expo

May 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

FRSA is ready to gather under “ONE ROOF” this summer! After the cancellation of the 2020 Convention and Expo, the Florida roofing industry is excited for the educational and networking opportunities that will take place in-person during the 2021 event. Now is the perfect time to make plans to join your ...

Breaking Down ASCE 7-16: Zones and Uplift Pressures

April 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Mike Silvers for Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). Does ASCE 7-16 really change everything? Here is what you need to know about demonstrating compliance. It is the buzz throughout Florida between roofers: ASCE 7-16. The 2020 Florida Building Code (FBC) 7th edition update has created a ...

Do Mobile Homes Have to Comply With Building Codes?

April 11, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Michael Rimoldi for Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). Clarifying the grey area of jurisdiction when it comes to mobile homes. There are plenty of people who call the mobile home “home.” However, the semi-permanent and transportable nature of these structures can complicate what “home” ...

FRSA Foundation Auction Online and On the Expo Floor

April 3, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA). Support educational and research foundation work while finding great deals during the FRSA Foundation Auction. FRSA's trade show, the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo, is one of the largest regional shows in the industry. The Expo is held in concert with the ...

“I Need Better Pictures”

March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director. Consider the process used for taking and maintaining job pictures that will prove valuable throughout the bidding, planning and performance of your jobs. We were working on a condominium reroof in a municipality that will remain nameless, as will the ...

Passing of John Dibble

March 1, 2021 at 11:07 a.m.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John Dibble, Dibble Roofing Co. Inc., Jacksonville. John Robert Dibble came screaming into this world on April 18, 1958 in Jacksonville, Florida to Dorothy and Douglas (Shorty) Dibble Sr. John successfully battled Leukemia for 17 years before the fight ...

FRSA’s Tips on Avoiding Event Scammers

February 28, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Scammers are an industry-wide problem and often target trade shows exhibitors and attendees. Scammers are a worldwide problem and utilize several strategies to gain trust and steal money or personal information. Unfortunately, they are not going away any time soon. Florida Roofing and Sheet ...

S2:E11 Coffee Conversations – Roofing Day 2021

February 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. ROOFPAC members dive into the top legal issues currently facing the roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop® hosted the ROOFPAC team in this recent Coffee Conversations to discuss what’s happening legally in roofing. Reid Ribble and Duane Musser from National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and ...