Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)

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 ...

Marketing Experts Share Their Strategies On-Demand

February 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Leap. Are your sales and marketing teams working together? If not, chances are good you’re losing money. RoofersCoffeeShop® partner, Heidi J. Ellsworth and RoofersCoffeeShop editor, Karen L. Edwards came together to provide an informative webinar about building a successful marketing strategy. This webinar is available to watch on-demand and incorporates a ...

Premium Sponsorships Available for the FRSA Annual Convention and Expo

January 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Make your mark with these sponsorship opportunities at the roofing industry’s largest regional expo. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Assocation (FRSA) annual convention and expo is set to take place July 21-23, 2021 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, ...