April 2017 by Florida Roofing Magazine

Florida

April 2017

ROOFING A Publication of the FRSA – Florida’s Association of Roofing Professionals

Roof Tile Issue

Adding Value Through Use of Foam Tile Adhesives Batten Installations with Roofing Tiles OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule Reducing Falls When Installing Tile Roofs

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

April 2017

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18 Adding Value Through Use of Foam Tile Adhesives

Use of foam tile adhesives in Florida continues to increase; not surprising when both contractors and home owners win with them.

6 | Legislative Update: Trial Lawyers

Attorneys’ fees are at the heart of the two litigation issues facing lawmakers this Spring: workers’ comp and assignment of benefits.

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7 | Batten Installations with Roofing Tiles

Battens provide an air layer between the roof deck and concrete or ceramic tiles. Learn about Florida batten material and fastening requirements, along with benefits of using this roofing system. On the iPad

11 | OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule The latest on OSHA’s silica rule.

21 | Preventing Falls with a Deck Inspection Program

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23 | Reducing Falls When Installing Tile Roofs

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN George Ebersold

2017 Charity of Choice Each year, FRSA’s President selects a Charity of Choice to support, presenting contributions donated throughout the year to a charity representative during the Business Luncheon held at the Convention. The charity selected usually holds some personal meaning for each president and this year is no different. Kara and I have selected The Fuller Center for Housing, a faith-driven and Christcentered charity, which promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations in an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide. Millard Fuller was an ambitious and driven business man. By age 29 he was a millionaire. But in 1965, his life took a dramatic turn when his wife, Linda, told him she was leaving him. Together, they resolved to save their marriage, give away their fortune to help the poor and focus their lives toward God’s work with a renewed and exciting sense of purpose. Though they had little construction experience, the Fullers set out to change lives just by speaking out, being kind to others and picking up a hammer whenever and wherever they could. In 1976, they founded Habitat for Humanity which has to date built or renovated 400,000 homes worldwide for more than 2 million people. In 2005, the Fullers once again started over and launched The Fuller Center for Housing which is currently building and renovating homes in 16 countries and dozens of communities in the United States. Working toward a mission to help the more than 1 billion people worldwide who live in poverty housing and the 100 million who are homeless, The Fuller’s extraordinary commitment and legacy continues today through the hearts and hands of hundreds of thousands of volunteers who seek to build a better world, one house at a time.

How Can You Get Involved and Help?

There are several ways to become involved. As a tightly-run, cost-conscious organization, they are always in need of people’s time, talents and treasures. Here are a few ways you can contribute:

materials and services are also greatly appreciated and can be coordinated with local chapters throughout the state. FRSA’s Affiliate Council has chosen to support The Fuller Center for Housing with their Affiliate Competition – see page 16 for more information. FRSA’s Convention and Expo is less than three months away. Member companies have been sent the Convention brochure and registration is FRSA President George Ebersold, open on FRSA’s online portal, Tom Tanenbaum Roofing Inc, Orlando www.floridaroof.com. There are interesting industry-related seminars planned, and if you don’t need continuing education credit, they’re available for free. It’s always a great opportunity to expand your knowledge. As a reminder, the Sixth Edition 2017 Florida Building Code will change at the end of this year, and courses on the new code are being taught during the Convention. Best regards!

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2017 Charity of Choice

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FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL Cam Fentriss

Legislative Update: Trial Lawyers Issues

Conclusion

Politics

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For the construction industry, especially the roofing industry, I cannot imagine a legislative session without at least one insurance-litigation-related issue. This session is no exception. The biggest issue we have is workers’ compensation. The second biggest issue we have is assignment of benefits (AOB). On both of these issues, we are up against trial lawyers. For both of these issues, attorney fees are at the root of the problem – no matter how you slice it, those fees are an enormous piece of the pie. For the next two years, Florida’s legislative leaders, Senate President Joe Negron (R-Stuart) and House Speaker Richard Corcoran (R-Lutz) are trial lawyers, and there is just no way to get around that. While I have no doubt they will both do their level best to be fair and make decisions based on their obligation to all (not just trial lawyers), I also expect their chosen occupation to guide their view of what is or is not the right decision.

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What we ask is fair. We are not greedy and we do not overreach. We want honesty, transparency, and accountability as much from insurance companies and even ourselves as we do from trial lawyers and any other interest group that is necessarily or unnecessarily driving up costs to consumers and to business.

Even though we are right, we may not win this year (or next) because, after all, this is politics. We will keep working very hard anyway because, just like 2003, sooner or later someone in charge will figure out that the right thing to do is listen to us. Any FRSA member alert we send you asking you to contact legislators to support or oppose something. These alerts are usually urgent, and we may be sending a lot of them starting mid-April (maybe a little earlier). Contact Cam Fentriss with any questions or if you want more information or email her at afentriss@aol.com. Anna Cam Fentriss is an attorney licensed in Florida since 1988 representing clients with legislative and state agency interests. Cam has represented FRSA since 1993, is an Honorary Member of FRSA, recipient of the FRSA President’s Award and the Campanella Award in 2010. She is a member of the Florida Building Commission Special Occupancy Technical Advisory Committee, President of Building A Safer Florida Inc. and past Construction Coalition Chair (1995-1997).

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Batten Installations with Roofing Tiles Manny Oyola, Jr, Eagle Roofing Products, Technical Manager Eastern Region/FL

Wood battens have been used for many years. Lately their use in roof tile installations in Florida is becoming more popular. Battens raise the tile off the roof and create additional air space. The resulting increase in air flow under the tile can provide a significant energy cost reduction. However, due to concerns about wind uplift, there are a few additional considerations that come into play in Florida.

The manual then goes further to state that in a single ply underlayment system, such as one layer of self-adhered underlayment, “When using battens, back-nailing the underlayment and priming of the deck are optional. Additionally, when using Fastening battens, pre-formed metals and The roof tile industry worked hand-in-hand with the FRSA transitional flashing are required.” to develop the FRSA-TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Tile Installation Manual, Revised 5th Edition. The wind Batten Fastening tables in the manual provide uplift resistance values for the Requirements in Florida “Battens must be fastened and mechanical fastening options, screws or ring shanked nails. When battens are fastened to the roof sheathing, they secured a maximum of 24 inches become part of the roof deck for fastening purposes. This on center. The fasteners must be of sufficient length to penetrate means that mechanically fastened tile roof systems installed a minimum of 3/4-inch into or through the sheathing, whichover battens meet the requirements of the FRSA-TRI Manual ever is less. If utilizing staples, the battens must be fastened at and Florida Building Code. To meet these requirements, Table 12 inches on center. The staples must be a minimum 7/16-inch 1A in the FRSA-TRI Manual must be consulted. The bat- crown, number 16-gauge corrosion-resistant, and they must penten references in the fastening attachment section provide etrate 3/4-inch into or through the sheathing, whichever is less. the required number of fasteners to meet the given uplift Importantly, staples cannot be used with adhesive set tile. Battens must be installed leaving a 1/2-inch space between requirement. batten ends and between the batten and any metal edge returns. Also, the FRSA-TRI Manual points out that the installation Fasteners shall be compatible with batten material.” of battens on slopes above 4:12 is now optional. That being said, installing battens on steeper slopes is a safe practice, as it allows installers to have better footing during installation. Air Spaces and Energy Savings While standard battens do create an air space, maximizing Battens can also provide for an easier installation due to the the passive movement of air under the tile is possible using ability to hang multiple tiles on the battens before fastenelevated/raised battens or a counter batten system. This has ing. Without the battens in a direct deck application, the tile been proven to lower attic temperatures and there are studies would be installed one at a time. that there is an associated R Value to such systems. However, The committee that decided to make this change in the such systems require FBC product approval and interested 5th Edition of the FRSA-TRI Manual did so to address the roofing professionals should contact their roof tile manufacdifferent types of metal flashings that are used during the inturer for product approval and installation instructions. stallation of a tile roof. Because of the choice between metal The energy benefits from batten and raised batten instalwith returns or without returns and the possibility of mixing lations are worth consideration. As the roofing professional, these types on one roof with multiple slopes, the committee you will need to review the above information and check with wanted to leave the choice to use battens up to the roofing the tile manufacturer and the appropriate code to make sure professional. you are installing the battens correctly to meet the codes and As an important note: The High Velocity Hurricane Zone the wind uplift requirements. (HVHZ) requirements for the use of battens have not changed and caution should be taken when working on projects withManuel “Manny” Oyola, Jr., is the Technical Manager Eastern in the HVHZ area. In these areas, the use of formal NOA’s are required, but in areas outside of Miami-Dade County the Region/FL, Eagle Roofing Products. Manny holds a roofing conroofing professional should be using FBC for tile installations. tractors license and is an active member of the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI). He is also an active member of FRSA’s Codes and Batten Material Requirements in Florida Regulatory Compliance and Roof Tile Committees, and on the The FRSA-TRI Manual states that battens shall be “decay Codes Subcommittee, as well as participating on the FRSA-TRI resistant exterior grade. Battens should not be bowed or twisted. Manual Reformatting Committee. Manny teaches roof tile coursHorizontal battens shall be a nominal 1” x 2” x 4’.” Eight foot es for TRI and FRSA. battens without weep holes at least every four feet or battens made with untreated wood must not be used. www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

Industry Updates Trent Cotney, P.A. Named OSHA Defense Law Firm of the Year

The law firm of Trent Cotney, P.A. has been chosen as “OSHA Defense Law Firm of the Year” for the third year in a row. The 2017 Lawyers World Global Awards selectively chooses from a number of leading professional firms, organizations and advisers from across the globe, mak- Trent Cotney, PA ing this feat a great honor for the firm. “We are very excited to be recognized for the work that we do in OSHA defense,” says Trent Cotney, President of Trent Cotney, P.A. “We strive to continue to do well in this field and make our clients happy.” With offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando, Florida, Trent Cotney, P.A. serves the construction industry in construction litigation, OSHA defense, contract review and drafting, licensing defense and bid protests. For more information, visit www.trentcotney.com.

Frank H. Furman, Inc.’s Roofing Risk Advisors listed as Top Specialist Broker

Roofing Risk Advisors (RRA), a division of Frank H. Furman, Inc. is known for providing a competitive advantage to their roofing clients by structuring and managing proven risk reduction strategies in the roofing industry. The agency is also now known as a Top Specialist Broker by Insurance Business America magazine. RRA is proud to have obtained the top honor through their substantial portfolio of best-in-class national roofing professionals. Frank H. Furman, Inc. established in 1962, launched a roofing division (Roofing Risk Advisors) to provide roofing specific risk management and insurance solutions for professional roofing contractors. Headed by Rob Foote for 25 years, Roofing Risk Advisors is focused on providing risk management consultation through experienced insurance advisors who are also experts in the roofing industry. “Our staff members have a deep understanding of the roofing industry which enables our firm to communicate with clients on a peer-to-peer level rather than an insurance buyer to vendor level,” stated Rob Foote, President. “Our firm has 109 roofing professionals as clients so we have the opportunity to keep our finger completely on the pulse of the marketplace. The market intelligence that we gather daily allows us to communicate robustly with our roofing contractor clients. We help our clients fuel margins and build backlog through strong risk management strategies and disciplines.” 8

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“We are focused on deploying roofing specific resources that control cost and reduce risk,” stated Foote. “We have transitioned from an “Insurance Agent” to a “Trusted Advisor” in the roofing industry and we are very proud to be recognized by Insurance Business America magazine for our commitment.”

IKO Introduces Ultra HP High Profile Ridge Cap Shingles to Complement Premium and Performance Shingles

IKO Ultra HP High Profile Ridge Cap Shingles provide enhanced aesthetics, roofline protection and ease of installation to pair seamlessly with IKO’s popular premium designer and performance shingles. The newest addition to the IKO PRO4 roofing component system, IKO Ultra HP Ridge Cap Shingles help to enhance a home’s curb appeal by accentuating its roofline and rakes with a dimensional high-profile and textured look. They have been designed to complement the aesthetics and performance attributes of IKO’s premium shingle offerings, including IKO Armourshake, IKO Crowne Slate and IKO Royal Estate Shingles. Plus, since they have a high-profile design, they also highlight the dimensional profile and shake-like appearance of IKO’s performance fiberglass shingles — such as IKO Dynasty shingles with ArmourZone — as well as the popular IKO Cambridge architectural shingles. “When installing a premium designer or performance shingle, it makes perfect sense to pair it with a premium ridge cap shingle to complete the look in both aesthetic and performance attributes,” said Mark Okland, Product Development Manager, IKO North America. IKO’s Ultra HP Ridge Cap Shingles are currently available in 16 varying colors that coordinate with nearly all IKO residential roofing shingles, providing contractors and homeowners with a diverse selection to meet their design needs.

IKO’s Popular Shingle Line Provides Improved Wind Resistance, Meets FM Approvals Class 4

First pioneered on IKO’s popular Dynasty shingles, the ArmourZone features a tear-resistant, reinforced woven band that helps provide resistance to high winds and carries a 130 mph (210 km/h) wind limited warranty. Additionally, the ArmourZone provides fastening strength over a greater surface area of the shingle, helping to resist nail heads from pulling through the shingle in high winds. The Cambridge IR with ArmourZone roofing shingles also feature a resilient fiberglass mat, which is fortified with an extra-thick layer of IKO modified asphalt — a

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OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule Tyler Allwood, Eagle Roofing Products, Director of Technical Services

The stated purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is “to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.”1 It is with this mission in mind that OSHA creates rules related to worker safety and health. Contractors are very familiar with OSHA, and understand well how the many provisions of the OSHA construction standard play a role in worker safety and their daily business operations. Despite overwhelming opposition, a new rule concerning occupational exposure to respirable silica became effective on June 23, 2016. The compliance date for the construction industry standard of the rule was set a year out - at June 23, 2017. As was evident during the hearings that preceded the rule, it is very unpopular with business groups throughout the country. These groups are extremely concerned about the rule’s potentially depressive effects on the building industry and the economy as a whole. As the compliance date quickly approaches, it is important to understand OSHA’s rationale for the rule, what is expected of companies to comply as of June 23, and what the industry is doing to challenge the rule. It is also necessary to consider the role the Trump administration may play in the future of this OSHA action.

What is OSHA’s Rationale for the Rule?

In the final version of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule, OSHA states that there are multiple health risks that have been linked to respirable silica, including: silicosis, lung cancer, other non-malignant respiratory diseases

and renal and autoimmune effects. These effects have been understood for some time, and OSHA addressed them previously by setting a permissible exposure level (PEL) of 250 micrograms per cubic meter for construction. This PEL is considered a success by many. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there was a 93 percent drop in silica-related deaths between 1968 and 2007. In its Frequently Asked Questions: Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule, OSHA even points to the fact that “the number of silicosis cases has declined over the past several decades.”2 The new rule lowers the PEL to 50 micrograms per cubic meter, averaged over an eight-hour day. This is an 80 percent decrease from the previous PEL and changes, considerably, the construction practices necessary to meet the new levels. Despite factual data showing decreases in deaths due to silica exposure under the existing PEL, OSHA believes that the new rule and lower PEL will prevent 600 silica-related deaths per year across all industries. OSHA does not specify how many deaths the rule will prevent in the roofing industry. In actuality, there are no records of deaths related to exposure to respirable silica involved in roofing activities. While OSHA considers worker safety in its rule-making process, it must also consider the economic and technological feasibility involved in implementing the rule. In creating this rule, OSHA commissioned a cost study that showed the overall annual costs to all affected industries to be just over $1 billion. These costs were limited to: engineering controls, respirators, exposure assessment, medical surveillance, familiarization and training, establishment of regulated areas and written exposure control plans. OSHA’s economic feasibility study does not give consideration to the cost of the effects that the rule will have on employment and business operations. In a letter to the Trump administration, Congressmen Bill Shuster (R-PA), Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and over 80 cosigners (1/25/17), states that “OSHA’s rule is not technologically or economically feasible - installing the control systems OSHA requires will cost hundreds of millions of dollars, that most employers, and certainly small businesses, will not be able to afford.” The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), a group of more than www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

Table 1: Specified Exposure Control Methods When Working with Materials Containing Crystalline Silica

Equipment/Task (ii) Handheld power saws (any blade diameter)

Engineering and Work Practice Control Methods

Required Respiratory Protection and Minimum Assigned Protection Factor (APF) ≤ 4 hours/shift

> 4 hours/shift

None

APF 10

Use saw equipment with iontegrated water delivery sytem that continuously feeds water to the blade. Operate and maintain tool in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to minimize dust emissions. When used outdoors When used indoors or in an enclosed area

Excerpt from Table 1. See regulatory text for construction standard with complete Table 1 at www.osha.gov/silica/SilicaConstructionRegText.pdf

twenty trade organizations, estimates that the actual costs for the construction industry alone could be $5 billion annually. In addition, OSHA’s cost study appears to be based on estimates that are less than accurate. They contend that this rule will cost the average compliant employer’s facility $1,242 per year. Their estimate for small employers with fewer than 20 employees is approximately $550. A review of the requirements of the rule shows that these numbers are low. The CISC reports that compliance expenditures by the construction industry will total $3.9 billion per year with another $1.05 billion per year in increased prices for construction materials. However, OSHA says that the rule will not have an impact on total U.S. employment.

How Does This Affect Contractors?

While many may disagree with the rationale for the rule, it is vitally important to understand how roofing contractors are expected to comply as of June 23, 2017. Contractors who have employees involved in activities that expose them to crystalline silica must take steps to prepare for the new PEL. While the final rule is very complex, OSHA has provided several tools to understand compliance in the construction industry. On the OSHA website (www.osha.gov), there is a page dedicated to silica. This page has a link to the rule, as well as links to easy-to-understand fact sheets. According to OSHA, there are two paths to compliance:

In either case, OSHA requires that the employer: ■■ Establish and implement a written exposure control plan that identifies tasks that involve exposure and methods used to protect workers, including procedures to restrict access to work areas where high exposures may occur. ■■ Designate a competent person to implement the written exposure control plan. ■■ Restrict housekeeping practices that expose workers to silica where feasible alternatives are available. ■■ Offer medical exams—including chest X-rays and lung function tests—every three years for workers who are required by the standard to wear a respirator for 30 or more days per year. ■■ Train workers on work operations that result in silica exposure and ways to limit exposure. ■■ Keep records of workers’ silica exposure and medical exams.3

Given that most contractor employers will choose engineering controls, it is important to understand Table 1. The excerpt from the Table that is included in the Fact Sheet succinctly explains that OSHA considers the definitive control to be cutting with a wet saw outdoors for less than four hours per day. If this method is used, no other controls are necessary. If the wet cutting activities extend beyond four hours, or if the cutting happens indoors, an APF 10 half-face respirator becomes necessary. At that point, other tenants of the rule may come 1. Use an engineering control method from Table 1 into effect, such as medical exams, fit-testing, training in the rule, or and record keeping. Dry cutting activities are greatly 2. Measure worker exposure and choose the best discouraged in the rule and would require an APF 50 full-face respirator. dust control method for the job.

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It is easy to see how these new requirements will lead to costs for individual employers that go beyond OSHA’s estimates. It is, however, difficult to rationalize these controls given the lack of evidence of deaths due to silica exposure during roofing activities. In fact, it is possible that these new control methods may cause more fall deaths. Contractors are left to figure out how they should safely introduce wet saws on steep-slope roofs. Their options are likely limited to creating slippery surfaces for workers to navigate, or to increasing trips up and down ladders to make wet cuts on the ground.

administration will be sympathetic to their cause. Many feel that once in office, the Trump Administration’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, Alex Acosta, and his team will take steps to delay the construction implementation date. In the meantime, the CISC has sent a request to the Acting Secretary of Labor requesting that the silica rule be delayed. Understanding the rationale for the rule and the burden it places on small businesses around the country, one can understand how a contractor employer might feel discouraged or disheartened about the road ahead. However, roofing industry groups have stepped up to the plate and with their combined effort, and the outWhat is the Industry Response? These safety contradictions as well as the econom- look of the new administration, there are reasons to be ic effects of the rule have led industry organizations to optimistic. take a multi-pronged approach to fighting its implementation. From the time the rule was announced to Tyler Allwood is the Director of Technical Services and present, roofing industry groups, in conjunction with Systems for Eagle Roofing Products. Tyler was a roofing conother construction industry organizations, have advo- tractor in Florida prior to joining Eagle and served as President cated for contractor employers, their employees and of the Sarasota/Manatee affiliate of the FRSA. He is also an the construction industry as a whole. active member of FRSA Codes and Regulatory Compliance During the public hearing process in the lead-up Committee and the Roof Tile Committee, as well as a member to the rule, Rick Olson, President of the Tile Roofing of TRI. Institute (TRI), and Bill Good of the National Roofing Footnotes Contractors Association (NRCA), testified jointly to es1. https://www.federalregister.gov/ tablish roofing industry opposition. While this did not documents/2016/03/25/2016-04800/ lead to any roofing exceptions, small changes were made to the rule, including the removal of the require- occupational-exposure-to-respirable-crystalline-silica 2. https://www.osha.gov/silica/Silica_FAQs_2016ment that a half-face respirator be used for all wet 3-22.pdf cutting activities. 3. https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3681. Currently, the Construction Industry Safety Coalition pdf is leading the charge to change the course of the rule. 4. http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/ As part of a lawsuit filed last year, the CISC is challengbuffalo-law-journal/2016/09/here-we-go-again-oshaing OSHA’s Final Economic Analysis for the rule and the feasibility analysis and engineering controls for and-the-new-silica-rule.html construction in Table 1. The CISC legal team will be participating with other industry petitioners in a briefing scheduled before a three-judge panel of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals later this month. Additionally, the CISC has been garnering support in the House and Senate to either delay the compliance date or defund the rule entirely. A sign of this growing support was the Shuster-Huizenga Letter that was sent to the White House in January. The TRI and the NRCA are also working jointly on a study to understand the air monitoring process for such low levels of silica dust. Bill Good from the NRCA argued in an article for the Buffalo Law Journal that, “the new exposure limit of 50 micrograms per cubic meter — measured on an eight-hour, time-weighted average basis — is so low that it is virtually impossible to take measurements on a construction job site that will be accurate.”4 The TRI is also working closely with tool manufacturers to determine if it is possible to create saws with vacuum attachments that can reduce the amount of dust below the new PEL. While industry groups press on in opposition to the rule, there is a lot of hope among them that the new

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FRSA – Making a Difference Cheryl Sulock, CMP, FRSA Director of Convention & Expo

Everywhere you look throughout the state of Florida, you’ll find FRSA members making a difference. From new roofs to food drives to fishing tournaments for charity, Florida contractors are always finding new ways to give back and this year is no exception. The generosity of FRSA’s Committee and Board was made clear as they opened their wallets for the 2017 Charity of Choice, The Fuller Center for Housing, at the January meetings in Sandestin. FRSA’s Young Professionals raised nearly $700 during a lively game of Heads or Tails, and the Ladies of FRSA added to this total collecting $400 at the Saturday Board of Directors Meeting. Now, FRSA Affiliates have jumped on board, agreeing to collect $150 per affiliate as the entry fee into the 2017 Affiliate 2012 Affiliate Competition Winners, CRSA Competition. The money raised from these enjury made up of representatives from a local food bank try fees will go directly to The Fuller Center for Housing to will judge the structures and select winners in three catbe used for future projects. egories – Best Use of Labels, Structure Ingenuity, and And the affiliates aren’t stopping there! They’ve found People’s Choice. Once the competition is over, the canned a way that the Affiliate Competition itself can give back as goods will be boxed up and sent to UP Orlando, a 501(c)3 they find out who’s really best at “Building for the Future.” nonprofit providing crisis care, case management, transTheir friendly competition for 2017 will have them con- formative education, food and household subsidy, and structing massive displays out of canned goods. The employment training to those in need. competition is set to take place during FRSA’s 95th Annual Ready to join in the fun and make a difference? Teams Convention & Expo, June 22 – 24, in Orlando, FL. Teams are currently being set so contact your local affiliate to of two or more from each participating affiliate will build participate. Each affiliate will also be looking for donations structures up to 8’ L x 8’ W x 8’ H on the Expo floor. A of canned goods, so clean out your pantry, pick up a few

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extra items at the grocery store, and contact your local affiliate for donation instructions. For those looking for additional ways to make a difference, remember to collect your hotel toiletries as you travel throughout the year. The bars of soap and tiny bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and lotion that are often left behind when you check out of your room can make a big difference to a person that doesn’t have these items. FRSA staff members collect these items throughout the year at quarterly board and committee meetings and at the annual convention. Collected items are sorted into personal care kits that are distributed to local homeless shelters. Donations from recent meetings were delivered to the FFCO 3rd Annual Christmas Angels Party and helped the Feed and Fortify Community Organization bring a Christmas celebration to 180 homeless students from 6 elementary schools in Central Florida. The FRSA team is excited to collect boxes full of hotel toiletries at this year’s annual convention and encourages everyone to bring their donations to the FRSA Registration Desk located at the Orange County Convention Center.

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Adding Value Through Use of Foam Tile Adhesives Tom Parker, TCParker & Associates

The use of polyurethane roof tile adhesive continues to grow in the Florida market. As roofers, time and labor necessary to install a tile roof is greatly reduced compared to mechanically fastening. Homeowners are provided the security of fully adhered roofing assemblies, increasing peace of mind during wind events. Mechanical fasters, typically screws today, have been the standard installation method for many years. This attachment method connects the head of the tile to the substrate. Adhesive assemblies attach the head of the tile to the substrate and some tiles lock at the overlap. This creates a more monolithic assembly which is significantly more resistant to failure in a wind event and reduces fastener penetrations. Polyurethane adhesives are available in single component and two component versions. Both are based on similar polyurethane chemistry. Two component adhesives are mixed and chemically react at the point of application; single component adhesives are partially reacted at the factory and final cure takes place via moisture (water) in the air and on contact surfaces. Recently, hybrid assemblies have been introduced that combine mechanical fastening to the deck with a bead of adhesive at the tile overlap. As a roofer, there are advantages to both systems that should be considered. Large two component pressurized systems are available and can result in lower adhesive cost per tile (with medium paddy placement) and they typically provide the highest uplift numbers (with large paddy placement). Single component systems allow multiple applicators to work at once and can be applied on wet substrates. One and two-component adhesives are available in self-contained packaging that will allow for multiple applicators at once independently. Polyurethane adhesives can drive efficiencies for the tile installer. If you are utilizing full mortar set hip and ridge application, foam adhesives can greatly reduce the time necessary to affix hip and ridge tiles. Field tiles can be installed in a fraction of the time with adhesive versus mechanical fasteners with no chance of cracking tiles due to overtightening. In today’s world of labor shortages and backlogs of roof jobs, efficiencies are key to a roofer’s ability to get more roofs down per week. Each roof is a unique situation that deserves a design review. The FRSA-TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Tile Installation Manual, 5th Edition, is a great resource for determining the design requirements. The local authority having jurisdiction may also have preferences and requirements. By reviewing the actual requirements, both over and under designed assemblies can be avoided. Under design can result in failures; over design results

in needless expense for the homeowner. Every tile manufacturer has performed uplift testing with specific amounts of adhesive applied to each tile in a specific pattern. The design calculations for a tile roof are based on the uplift results published in the Florida Product Approvals and Miami Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA), therefore it is up to the installer to ensure the foam is applied properly. Per Florida Product Approvals and Miami-Dade County NOA’s, each manufacturer includes product specific instructions with each package and these should be read and understood by all installers. Successful installation and code compliance requires that product is prepared and applied per manufacturer’s instructions.

Preparation

Begin with confirming that the products you choose have a Florida Product Approval via www.floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx. If the job is in Miami-Dade County, check for an NOA via www.miamidade.gov/building. The Florida Product Approval and Miami-Dade NOA number are listed on the package as well. Once confirmed, note that the products have a range of optimum temperature of storage and for application. Single component and two component kit products typically require shaking prior to use. Large two component pressurized systems require calibration prior to and during application to keep the foam on ratio. Smaller, self-contained two component kits do not require additional equipment and provide ease of use. Consult manufacturers’ instruction manual for details.

Application

Each foam manufacturer provides detailed written instructions along with drawings detailing the exact placement of the material (paddy or bead location) and the quantity of material (paddy or bead dimensions). These may be different for different tile profiles. It is imperative that the required amount of material is placed on each tile to ensure the design uplift numbers are achieved. In most cases, the manufacturer provides the square inches of contact area required and makes recommendations to pull up a certain number of tiles to check the contact area. Continued at bottom of page 26

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Preventing Falls with a Deck Inspection Program Brad Mang, Safety and Loss Control Consultant, FRSA-SIF

As a safety consultant, there is not a day that goes by that I don’t speak to a roofing contractor about fall protection. During these conversations, I have found that many times we are only focused on protecting employees from falling from the edge of the roof deck and not discussing the possibility of falling through the deck. Per the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there has been a significant rise in deaths and injuries related to falls from collapsing structures and falls through openings of roof decks. We at the FRSA Self Insurers Fund can attest to this first hand and have developed a deck inspection protocol program for our accounts to implement into their company safety manuals. The following information is a guide for all contractors to use in developing their own deck inspection program to help prevent falls. OSHA has no set standard for employers to follow regarding developing a deck inspection program, but they do state in OSHA standard 1928.501(a)(2) “The employer shall determine if the walking/working surfaces on which employees are to work have the strength and structural integrity to support employees safely. Employees shall be allowed to work on those surfaces only when the surfaces have the requisite strength and structural integrity.” First and foremost, all employees exposed to a roof deck should be involved in the development of the roof specific inspection program. The purpose of the program is to identify the hazards associated with replacing or repairing each particular roofing system prior to and during normal operations. Employees will need to be able to identify the many different types of roof decks such as plywood, steel deck, lightweight and structural concrete, Tectum and gypsum board. All employees performing a deck inspection will need to be trained to understand the difference in the components mentioned, prior to any inspection or roofing work being performed. Employees will also need training to consider other hazards such as but not limited to: skylights, existing roof penetrations, electrical hazards, trip hazards and accessibility to the roof deck.

Initial Inspection (Pre-Bid or Prior Contract)

It should be assumed that any re-roof project means that the existing roof has deteriorated and the potential for failure exists. The company representative will need to gather the following information, to the best of their ability, to identify any possible defects in the deck. ■■ Age of existing structure and building ■■ Types of material currently installed

■■ Structural support of the roof deck ■■ Identify current leaks ■■ Identify prior repairs ■■ Number of roof penetrations ■■ Equipment mounted on roof deck ■■ Photos of top and bottom of roof deck ■■ Knowledge from the building owner of any structural concerns ■■ Any other information the company deems necessary.

Pre-Construction Inspection

Prior to any work commencing the company project manager, superintendent, and/or foreman shall perform an additional hazard assessment to determine the safety requirements of the job. During this meeting, another inspection of the roof deck shall be performed and management will discuss the information gathered during the initial inspection. The following items should be re-addressed during this meeting: ■■ Top and bottom of roof deck inspected for structural integrity ■■ Identify additional signs of defects not previously noted during initial inspection ■■ Verify hazards associated with electrical supplies to the roof deck ■■ Verify equipment installed on the roof deck ■■ Potential high risk areas will be marked with high visibility paint or another approved method ■■ All openings or potential openings properly secured ■■ Fall protection plan will be established ■■ Based on information collected additional requirements may be needed such as core testing, moisture analysis and other approved methods to determine the deterioration of the deck.

Construction Inspection

Prior to beginning any construction activities, the superintendent or foreman shall conduct a meeting with all employees to cover the hazards associated with the project. This meeting will cover the site-specific hazard assessment established during the Pre-Construction Inspection and the specific fall protection requirements of the work area. Employees will be informed of potential risk areas that have been previously identified and marked to establish controlled access zones prior to www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

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work commencing. In areas where the deterioration of the roof deck has been detected and poses an immediate fall risk 3/4inch plywood shall be installed to span the affected areas. The use of either a Safety Net System or Personal Fall Arrest System will be required in these areas until management has determined the area to be safe. Employees will also need to be informed of the potential fall hazards associated with the removal of existing materials. The top layers of roofing material may provide a certain amount of structural support that may be hiding a deteriorating deck. Therefore, removing the top layer of material will increase the risk of falls through the deck. The superintendent or foreman will instruct all employees to stop all work immediately if any unidentified hazards are discovered during normal construction activities. The superintendent or foreman shall inspect the area and take the appropriate action to ensure the safety of the employees. The above information is a general overview for establishing a deck inspection program and does not cover every situation that may arise for a contractor. Contractors should look at a deck inspection program as a living document that is sure to change throughout a roofing project. It will need to be updated each time a hazard is found to ensure employees’ safety and should be revaluated on an annual basis as part of a company’s comprehensive safety program. I strongly encourage contractors to involve their employees in this process and listen to their input in developing the right plan for each job performed by your company.

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Reducing Falls When Installing Tile Roofs Rob Foote, President, Roofing Risk Advisors

From a risk management perspective, using personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) is one of the the most effective methods to control falls from elevations. There are other fall protection options permitted by OSHA, depending on the slope and size of the roofing system. We recommend the usage of PFAS, as one of the most effective fall protection methods to reduce the probability of a serious injury or death.

Risks While Installing Tile Roofs

Roofers installing tiles risk permanent injury or death from falls. Even experienced roofers are exposed to unpredictable fall hazards caused by uneven sheathing, sudden gusts of wind, loose roofing materials and surfaces that become slick when wet. Taking appropriate fall protection measures can reduce risks and save lives. Employers must provide a training program for each worker who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program must enable each worker to recognize the hazards of falling, and must train each worker in the procedures to follow to minimize these hazards. For fall protection training requirements, refer to 29 CFR 1926.503. In all cases, employers must evaluate the hazards and take measures to reduce the risk of falls.

Reducing Risks While Installing Tiles

Before beginning the job, focus on identifying fall protection needs. Survey the roof to determine whether there are pre-installed anchorages available that can be used. If not, begin planning immediately to identify the systems needed to protect workers from falls and have them available before the workers report to the job.

Communicating Your Needs

The contractor that is building and sheathing the roof structure will need fall protection equipment for workers performing these jobs. At a pre-construction meeting, or the first meeting on the worksite, ask the building contractor to leave roof anchors or other fall protection equipment in place after sheathing is completed.

Using the Right Equipment

Roofers must use fall protection equipment that meets OSHA requirements whenever they work 6 feet or more above a lower level. States with OSHA-approved state plans may have additional requirements beyond OSHA requirements. Depending on the tasks involved, where the work is taking place and other circumstances specific to tile roofing, contractors may be able to protect their workers using the following equipment: scaffolds, aerial lifts, PFAS and guardrails.

Preparing the Worksite

Safeguarding against hazards is as important to preventing fatal falls as having good fall protection equipment. When work begins on a roof, employers must prepare the site by protecting workers from the following hazards that could cause them to fall. Wet or Windy Weather – Roofing should only be performed when weather permits. Wind and rain put workers at a greater risk for falling. In damp or windy weather, put work on hold until conditions improve. Skylights and Openings – Every year, workers die from falling through openings and weak surfaces on roofs. Employers must use covers, PFAS or guardrails to protect employees working around skylights and roof openings. Accessing the Roof – Employers must provide safe roof access and make sure that workers know how to get up and down from a roof in a way that minimizes the risk of falling. Extension ladders must extend at least 3 feet above the roof level to ensure safe access to the roof. For other requirements on the safe use of ladders, refer to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X—Stairways and Ladders. Staging Materials – Employers must put all working materials in safe spots. Loose tiles and hand-held equipment create tripping hazards. Workers can fall after tripping or slipping on something they did not see. While walking on the roof and carrying materials, the worker should keep the materials on the down-sloped edge to prevent the materials from falling into him- or herself if the materials are dropped. Performing Edgework – When installing the first rows of tile near the roof edge, workers have several fall protection options. In addition to a PFAS, scaffolds and aerial lifts can provide safe access to the edge: ■■ Scaffolds: When properly constructed and used, external scaffolds can provide suitable protection for roof repairs along the edge of the roof. Pump-jack scaffolds offer a secure platform from which to work and can be raised and lowered for specific tasks, such as working from underneath the eaves. Guardrails along the scaffold will provide fall protection. For other requirements for scaffolds, refer to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L—Scaffolds. ■■ Aerial Lifts: A portable boom lift can allow roofers easy access to the leading edge of the roof. The adjustable www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

angle is useful for working on roofs of all grades. It offers ■■ Permanent D-rings: Inexpensive D-ring anchors are attached to the truss frame; they are often removed after an easy place for workers to tie off their lifelines and to the job is done, although they can be left permanently work from within the basket. Care must be taken when on the roof. loading material. Do not let workers overload the lift. For other requirements for lifts, refer to 29 CFR 1926.453— When installing an anchor above the area being built, Aerial Lifts. choose an anchor that is appropriate for the tile type and anchor location. Depending on the roof design, the best location might be at the peak of the roof, directly over a truss. Fall Protection Methods Otherwise, where practical, consider leaving anchors in There are many methods available to protect workers from falls, but the method used should be determined by the place. It will make the current job simpler and reduce the burden for roofers in the future. Roofing is not always the last unique characteristics of each job site. step in the construction process. Skylight windows and solar panels might be installed later during construction. Workers PFAS A PFAS is a tool available to roofers during installation installing those units will also need fall protection anchors. jobs, and is the system of choice for many roofers. However, a breakdown in any component of a PFAS could be disastrous Written Fall Protection Plans When working at heights of 6 feet or greater, if the emfor a worker. ployer does not use ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts or fall The system includes three major components: restraint systems and can demonstrate that it is not feasi■■ An anchorage to which the other components of the ble or would create a greater hazard to use conventional fall PFAS are rigged protection equipment (guardrails, safety nets or PFAS), the ■■ A full body harness worn by the worker employer must develop a written site-specific fall protection ■■ A connector, such as a lanyard or lifeline, linking the plan in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.502(k). The plan must harness to the anchorage. A rip-stitch lanyard, or decel- be prepared by a qualified person. This person could be the eration device, is typically a part of the system. owner, the supervisor or any other worker who has extensive Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on select- knowledge, training and experience with fall protection and is ing, installing and using PFAS components correctly. Some able to solve problems relating to fall protection. The site-specific fall protection plan must document, for PFASs include special elevated anchor assemblies that permit each location, why the use of conventional fall protection the system to protect workers even when they stand near the equipment is not feasible or will create a greater hazard. The anchor locations. Certain anchorage assemblies rotate or offer plan must also describe the alternative methods that the extension arms to improve mobility and prevent lifelines from employer will use so that workers are protected from falls. contacting the roof surface. This is particularly useful during Workers and their supervisors must be trained on the proper roof demolition when a line could catch on a nail or debris. use of those other fall protection methods. For more information on the requirements for a PFAS, reConventional fall protection equipment can reduce or fer to 29 CFR 1926.502(d). eliminate the chances of a fatal fall. Otherwise, a written Remember that workers must use full-body harnesses in site-specific fall protection plan ensures that protection confall arrest systems. Body belts can cause serious injury during tinues, even when conventional fall protection methods are a fall, and OSHA prohibits their use as part of fall arrest determined to be unfeasible. systems.

Attaching Anchors

When working in an area where a scaffold or aerial lift is not practical, workers can use a PFAS with a secure anchor. OSHA requires that anchors for a PFAS be able to hold at least 5,000 pounds of weight per person, or maintain a safety factor of at least two (twice the impact load) under the supervision of a qualified person [29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15)]. Anchors must not be attached to sheathing alone, since it may not be strong enough to hold the sudden weight of a falling worker. Anchors should be fixed to a strong structural feature (like a sheathed truss). Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions or consult a qualified person when installing anchors. When choosing an anchor to use for fall protection, employers have a number of options, including the following: ■■ Peak anchor: At the top of the roof, peak anchors are typically solid, nonmoving pieces secured by the anchor to the trusses underneath.

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Hiring the Correct Candidate Lee Rust, Florida Corporate Finance

Not long ago, I saw a cartoon which showed two men ■■ How did you get along with your superiors and on either side of a desk. One, who had grabbed the othsubordinates? er by the tie and drug him half-way across the desk, was ■■ Can you be demanding of your subordinates? saying, “You advertised for an aggressive salesman?” ■■ How would you evaluate the company you were Hiring excellent people is one of the more difficult with last? jobs faced by any business person. The success or failure of your company will be largely defined by the talent ■■ What were its competitive strengths and weaknesses? and dedication of its managers and other employees. As important as the hiring task is, however, I have never ■■ What best qualifies you for the available position? found a method of determining with much accuracy if ■■ How long will it take you to start making a signifia person can and will perform well without giving them cant contribution? the position and measuring their performance. Even with that limitation, there is much you can do to im- ■■ How do you feel about our company: its size, products, and competitive position? prove your odds during the hiring process. ■ ■ What interests you most about the available Today, finding qualified applicants is easier than it position? has ever been. In addition to the conventional sources of personal recommendations, employment agencies, ■■ How would you establish your primary inside and trade press advertising, and simply advising various maroutside lines of communication? ket participants of your needs, the Internet has become ■■ What would you like to tell me about yourself? a particularly effective source of candidates. For one of my clients, I recently posted a position on Monster. ■■ What are your greatest strengths? com for a comptroller. Within a few days, I had received ■■ Greatest weaknesses? almost two hundred resumes. From that group, I inter- ■■ What is your job potential? viewed ten by phone. My client and I then interviewed ■■ What are your career goals? three candidates in person and hired one of those three. Of course, one of the problems with that process is ■■ Where do you want to be in five years? reviewing two hundred resumes, not a pleasant task. It’s ■■ What is your credit standing? possible, however, to condense the work by establishing ■■ How aggressive are you? a few specific criteria that you judge to be prerequisites to success in the job. Go through the resumes quick- ■■ What motivates you to work? ly looking only for those criteria and eliminating those ■■ Is money a strong incentive for you? that don’t qualify. Once you have a manageable num- ■■ What do you look for when hiring people? ber, read each one to decide whether you should talk ■■ Have you ever fired anyone? with the candidate by phone and, for the ones who pass ■■ Will you sign a noncompete agreement? that test, eventually hold personal interviews. In regard to such interviews, I have developed, over ■■ Do you expect an employment contract? the years, a generic list of questions that I now always ■■ Why should we hire you? use in the interview process. In each case, I add a few questions to the list which relate specifically to the job ■■ Do you want the job? Another method of finding and hiring relatively high being filled and to the industry or market participation level managers is to turn the task over to an executive by my client company. recruiting firm. There are hundreds of those from the ■■ What salary do you expect to receive? five or six large, major, international recruiters to indi■■ What was your salary in your last job? viduals working out of a home office on a regional or individual city basis. In addition, some recruiters spe■■ Why do you want to change jobs or why did you cialize in specific industries. On several occasions, I’ve leave your last job? had good results using Robert Half International to find ■■ What do you identify as your most significant acaccounting personnel for my clients at the CFO or mancomplishment in your last job? ager’s level. That recruiting firm has local offices in most ■■ How many hours do you normally work per week? large U.S. cities and works extensively in the areas of ■■ What did you like and dislike about your last job? accounting and finance. www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

As with any service, however, executive recruiters can be effective or simply a waste of time depending upon the talent of the individual recruiter. In the case of the most effective recruiters, they attempt to locate job candidates who are not looking for a job and would not respond to an Internet posting or help wanted ad. They do this by calling industry participants with appropriate positions and asking if they or one of their associates might be interested in moving to a new company. That process, of course, has earned these recruiters the wellknown nickname as “headhunters”. In addition to finding qualified candidates, executive recruiters also conduct the initial interviews and, if they are good at their jobs, present you with only three or four well qualified candidates. That process can save time by delegating to the recruiter all of the work up to the personal interview. As their name implies, however, executive recruiters are generally suitable only for relatively high level positions. They are expensive, generally charging up to 30 percent of the annual salary for anyone you hire through them. That expense is cost effective only when you are recruiting for a manager’s level or above. Once you’ve found and agreed to employment terms with the final candidate, you should then have a background check conducted. There is much you can’t determine in an interview that a background check might disclose. In addition, in today’s litigious atmosphere, if you don’t have a background check on management level employees, you’re exposed to litigation in the

event you’ve hired a convicted felon. Worse, you don’t want to hire a CFO, for instance, who has a record for embezzlement. I’ve seen it happen. There are a number of national firms that offer background checks. I use Sure-Hire, a small company in Sarasota, Florida that offers two-day service at reasonable prices. You only need to tell the job candidate that you intend to have a background check performed and ask for their social security number. I’ve never had an applicant question the advisability of doing that. If I did, that alone would be a warning sign. After you’ve found the right person for the job, make sure they agree with you as to the parameters for the job, the early stage problems that need attention, and what you expect from them. You should also measure their performance, particularly during their first few months on the job. Confirm that you have found the right person, then give them the responsibility and authority they need to succeed. Hiring good people is time consuming, difficult, and not usually much fun. Having the right people in the right positions, however, can make the difference between success and failure or between excellent and mediocre results. Lee Rust, owner of Florida Corporate Finance, specializes in Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Sales, Strategic Planning, Financing and Operations Audits. He can be reached by phone at 407-841-5676 or by email at hleerust@att.net.

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Ensuring good contact area is always a prudent practice. The adhesives also have a specific “open time” or time until the foam “skins over” which must be observed to ensure adhesion. If the foam begins to cure before the tile is placed, it is unlikely to yield the designed uplift numbers. When in doubt, remove the foam and re-apply. For the single component products, temperature and humidity have more of an impact as these are cured from moisture. The manufacturers provide a maximum time between application and placement of tile, typically 1 – 4 minutes. Also, recognize that there are specific bead/paddy sizes and placement for field tiles, eave tiles and hip and ridge tiles. In some cases, the amounts are dramatically different for each of these locations, so be sure to consult the manufacturer’s specific instructions. Based on the roof pitch, fasteners may be needed in addition to the foam. Again, refer to the manufacturers’ instructions and the FRSA-TRI Installation Manual. Finally, the manufacturer’s instructions and code bodies call out that each installer needs to be trained and certified by a qualified trainer and must carry a Qualified Applicator issued for the dispenser and product being utilized. All manufacturers provide this training, contact your manufacturer or local distributor who can help schedule 26

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certification sessions with a factory certified instructor. Polyurethane foam tile adhesives are a great way to provide the homeowner the most secure roof system possible. Adhesive attachment also drives efficiencies for the roofer allowing more roofs per week to be installed. Given the history of weather events in Florida, it makes sense to have this offering available to your customers. Keep in mind that the manufacturers, FRSA and TRI’s expertise is also available to help you ensure successful installation. Tom Parker is the owner of TCParker & Associates, a sales agency representing TILEBOND roof tile adhesive among other products. Tom grew up in the construction industry in his father’s residential construction company. He later earned a degree in chemical engineering and worked at Dow Chemical for 33 years prior to opening his agency in 2013. Tom is a Registered Professional Engineer.

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