Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)
Your Gift to a Roofing Industry Charity Doubles this Month
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Cotney Construction Law is matching donations made to four roofing industry charities during December. I first met Trent Cotney when he was just starting out with his own law firm in Florida. We were both serving on the board of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal ...
Passing of Robert Borowski
Beloved to all, the owner of Allied Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. will be sorely missed. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert Borowski, owner of Allied Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Ft. Lauderdale. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and ...
Passing of David Kuendig
After retiring in March, David sadly passed away from a major heart attack. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of David Kuendig, formerly of CertainTeed LLC. David passed away on Tuesday, September 22 from a massive heart attack. David worked as an independent sales rep for Browning ...
Passing of Michael Stanley
Mr. Stanley was the successful business owner of Stanley’s Roofing Inc. and a true warrior. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Raymond Stanley, Stanley's Roofing, Apopka. Mike passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on October 27, 2020. He was born ...
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 ...
