Florida Roofing Magazine - June 2023

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FRSA-Florida Roofing Magazine Contacts: For advertising inquiries, contact: Lisa Pate at: lisapate@floridaroof.com (800) 767-3772 ext. 157

25 | 2023 Expo Exhibitor Directory 49 | Steep Slope Underlayment Changes in the FBC 8th Edition 56 | Technical Thoughts

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64 | Safety Precautions That Guard Against Exploding Construction Site Thievery

66 | Avoiding the Landfill – The Recycling of PVC Roof Membranes 86 | S.T.A.R. Award Recipients

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Atlas Roofing Corporation is a customer-oriented manufacturer of asphalt shingles, underlayments and roofing system accessories. Atlas’ Pinnacle products are made with HP42 technology and Scotchgard Protector by 3M, Smog-Reducing and Cool Roof Granules. With the highest rated Class 4 impact resistant shingle available, Atlas shingles provide high-performance and long-lasting color.

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Gulfeagle Supply is a full-line distributor of residential and commercial roofing and building products and offers jobsite delivery. The company was originally founded in 1973 as Gulfside Supply, Inc., Tampa, by Jim Resch as a single location and has grown to over 110 locations nationwide.

Diamond Sponsor • ABC Supply Co Beloit, WI • 608-362-7777 • www.abcsupply.com

ABC Supply is the nation’s largest distributor of roofing and one of the largest distributors of siding, windows, gutters and other select exterior building products.

With more than 880 locations in 49 states, ABC has exclusively served professional contractors for more than 40 years.

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Diamond Sponsor • Insurance Office of America Inc Satellite Beach, FL • 321-698-5094 • phillip.lane@ioausa.com • www.ioausa.com

IOA is a full-service insurance agency founded in 1988. Today, IOA is one of the fastest-growing independent agencies in the U.S. IOA was ranked 18th on Insurance Journals’ 2021 Top 100 independent P&C Agencies report and 28th on Business Insurance’s 2021 100 Largest Brokers of U.S. Business List. IOA was named National Underwriter Agency of the Year.

Diamond Sponsor • Rocket Equipment Omaha, NE • 531-215-1500 • sales@rocketequipment.com • www.rocketequipment.com Rocket Equipment is the manufacturer of the Trash Rocket, the innovative mobile telescoping trash chute. The Trash Rocket saves time and money on every roof tear-off and provides a clean, safe worksite.

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Diamond Sponsor • TAMKO Building Products LLC Galena, KS • 800-641-4691 • info@tamko.com • www.tamko.com

TAMKO Building Products LLC is a leading independent manufacturer of residential roofing shingles crafted with American pride for more than 75 years. At TAMKO, the popular Heritage and Proline shingle series feature the best roofing colors on the market that are backed by a brand name recognized for its rich history, core values of honesty, integrity, quality products and processes, recognition with building professionals and support for its community.

Diamond Sponsor • Volatile Free Inc Brookfield, WI • 800-307-9218 • info@volatilefree.com • www.volatilefree.com

Since 1995, Volatile Free, Inc. has been a family-owned and operated chemical manufacturer. Better known as VFI throughout the industry, they custom formulate fluid-applied roofing silicones, acrylics and polyurethanes for use on buildings across America. Volatile Free is recognized for and committed to offering unparalleled customer service.

Gold Sponsor • CertainTeed LLC Oxford, NC • 800-693-1141 • www.certainteed.com

CertainTeed is the leading manufacturer of exterior and interior building products, including commercial roofing with the industry’s most extensive offering of residential roofing products.

Gold Sponsor • Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing Newberry, FL • 222-393-0335 • natalie.addison@gulfcoastsupply.com •

www.gulfcoastsupply.com Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing, the trusted name in metal roofing manufacturing for over 25 years, safely provides the best value in metal roofing through product availability, fast and reliable service and industry expertise. GCSM manufactures nine metal roofing profiles in over 35 colors with four manufacturing facilities throughout the Southeast.

Gold Sponsor • Hershey’s Metal Meister LLC Mattoon, IL • 217-234-4700 • jeremy@hersheysmm.com • www.variobendusa.com

Hershey’s Metal Meister manufactures one of the leading trim folders in the metal market, along with a line of precision slitters. They take pride in the quality of their machines and the service they offer to their customers.

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Gold Sponsor • IKO Industries Inc Wilmington, DE • 888-456-7663 • www.iko.com

IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets and is committed to a high level of vertical integration. A family-owned business established in 1951, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe.

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Gold Sponsor • Polyglass USA Inc Deerfield Beach, FL • 954-233-1330 • www.polyglass.us

Polyglass is an ISO 9001:2015 certified leading manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes and roof coatings for low- and steep-slope applications with over 25 years of experience in North America.

Gold Sponsor • STINGER Grand Rapids, MI • 800-968-6245 • jeff_helmholdt@nationalnail.com •

www.stingerworld.com STINGER was born from innovation focused on providing the best protection from moisture below the surface. That means a superior moisture defense system of underlayments, fasteners and the tools to apply them. Because when it comes to protecting your home, it’s all about what lies underneath.

Gold Sponsor • Versico Roofing Systems Carlisle, PA • 800-992-7663 • emma.nealy@versico.com • www.versico.com

As one of the largest single-ply membrane roofing system providers in the world, Versico continues to offer quality and expertise in the commercial roofing marketplace. For 30 years, Versico has provided the low-slope, commercial roofing industry with the best customer service and most innovative, energy-efficient roofing solutions available.

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www.metalforming-usa.com MetalForming LLC is the leading provider of high-tech sheet metal component manufacturing machines in the U.S. They offer best-in-class roll formers, sheet metal folders, handbrakes, shears, coil processors, decoilers, panel curvers, tapering systems, slit to width and cut to length machines. Product lines include Jorns, Schechtl, Schlebach, Krasser and Bendex software solutions.

Ruby Sponsor • SOPREMA Wadsworth, OH • 800-356-3521 • jalstonwatkins@soprema.us • www.soprema.us

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As advocates for construction clients in the U.S. and around the world, the legal team of Adams and Reese has a deep understanding of what is needed when providing the most comprehensive counsel to clients. Practice areas include construction law and litigation, arbitration, contract review and drafting, immigration, employment, OSHA defense and alternative dispute resolution. Trent Cotney, Partner, serves as FRSA’s Legal Counsel.

Emerald Sponsor • Dan’s Custom Sheet Metal Inc Naples, FL • 239-594-0530 • amy@dcsm.net • www.dcsm.net

D.C.S.M. is a sheet metal manufacturer based in Naples with over 30 years of experience in the roofing industry. Offering a complete line of standard as well as custom metal roofing products and accessories, specializing in curved, radius and architectural projects.

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Emerald Sponsor • Drexel Metals Tampa, FL • 888-321-9630 • jalex@drexmet.com • www.drexmet.com

Founded in 1985, Drexel Metals Corp grew to become a leader in the distribution of painted metal for the roofing, architectural and sheet metal industries. They provide architects, designers, contractors and engineers with an expansive offering of inspiring products and artisan skills.

Emerald Sponsor • SYL Roofing Supply Winter Garden, FL • 407-577-7550 • cristel@sylroofingsupply.com •

www.sylroofingsupply.com SYL Roofing Supply is a top wholesale distributor and retailer of roofing materials in the Central Florida area, from Orlando to Tampa. They provide a wide array of high-quality products with competitive prices for homeowners, building owners, architects and general contractors to help them meet their project goals.

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www.contractors.net/contractors Certified Contractors Network (CCN) is the leading training, coaching and networking organization in the home improvement contracting industry. CCN has been owned and managed by highly successful contractors for the past 27 years, with the sole focus of helping contractor owners build generational wealth while improving the quality of their lives. CCN partners with FRSA to provide education to contractors through seminars and webinars.

Sapphire Sponsor • Commercial Roofing Specialties Doraville, GA • 800-874-6152 • trauktis@crssupply.com • www.crssupply.com

The team at CRS are roofers that believe in every roofing product they sell. That’s why they are one of the leading commercial and residential roofing suppliers and equipment websites. Whether you need a roof hatch, fall protection or roofing equipment, CRS has you covered. They carry a wide array of roofing materials for any job and can recommend what is best for you. Browse their online store or visit one of their storefront locations for a complete selection of their inventory.

Sapphire Sponsor • DuPont Tyvek Protec Underlayment Wilmington, DE • 916-212-9068 • steven.a.delnero@dupont.com •

www.building.dupont.com DuPont Tyvek Protec 200, 160 and 120 and DuPont Tyvek Roof Protector roofing underlayment products are designed to protect roof decks from wind and water with a lightweight but durable weather barrier. Made with a slip-resistant surface, they’re ideal for steep pitches and provide tear-resistant protection during installation.

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Sapphire Sponsor • Millennium Metals Inc Jacksonville, FL • 877-358-7663 • tonyac@mmi2000.net • www.mmi2000.net

Millennium Metals Inc specializes in steel and aluminum accessories and their extensive product line includes flashings, ventilation and a complete line of metal panel systems and components. Millennium Metals has supported distributors and contractors for over 20 years. Experience the difference Millennium Metals can make on your next project.

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FRSA GENERAL COUNSEL Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP

Creating a ChatGPT Policy for Your Business Have you tried out ChatGPT, Bard or any other AI writing platforms? Initially, their potential might make us excited and eager to see what mundane tasks we can simplify. Is it possible to replace some sales and marketing tasks with AI? As individuals and companies, we must proceed with caution. Although the technology is intriguing, HR teams are advised to address common concerns and create policies for employees to follow.

Growing Popularity

According to research, about one-third of American workers expect that their jobs will rely on workplace automation in the coming years. However, most say that their current positions have not been impacted yet. But as more and more employees begin to test AI, many HR leaders are starting to create guidance regarding how it can be used at work.

Issues to Consider

As your company works to formulate an AI policy, think about these details: Specific designees: Within each organization, it is good practice to designate a few people or a small committee to oversee AI issues. This approach will enable certain individuals to manage AI activity and troubleshoot as needed. They should also be sure to track all AI platforms being used.

Level of risk: Depending on the industry you work in, you will likely have a higher or lower risk tolerance for AI. Since there have been questions about ChatGPT’s accuracy, many conservative companies may shy away from using it at all. However, banning AI may be too harsh and your employees might use it on the down-low anyway.

Confidentiality: If your company has highly guarded information, it will be critical to advise workers not to use that information in writing prompts. The technology will probably not protect your or your clients’ data.

Privacy: Just as they should not divulge confidential information, your employees should also refrain from using personally identifiable details (for themselves or your clients) when using AI. Specificity: When using AI, workers should ensure they list what considerations, data sets and resources should be used.

Expectations: Your employees need to know that AI can be an important tool, but they should not totally rely on it. A draft of an email or blog from ChatGPT can be a great starting point, but they should take the 10

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time to fact-check, review the legality and revise the text as applicable for each situation.

Unions: If your workers are unionized, make sure that any policies you create will not impact the collective bargaining agreement.

Many workers are concerned that AI will replace jobs, so you should address that concern.

Training: You want to ensure that all your employees understand how AI can be used at work, so train them in your policies.

You can hold training sessions in person or via online courses.

Final Thoughts

Although AI can be a helpful tool for productivity, it is imperative that it is used to enhance workers’ performance, not replace it. Your employees have experience and knowledge that ChatGPT cannot replicate, so impress upon them that AI will not eliminate their value or their jobs.

FRM The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.

Trent Cotney is a Partner and Construction Practice Group Leader at the law firm of Adams and Reese LLP and serves as FRSA General Counsel.

Free Legal Helpline for FRSA Members

Adams and Reese LLP is a full-service law firm dedicated to serving the roofing industry. FRSA members can contact Trent Cotney to discuss and identify legal issues and to ask general questions through access to specialized counsel. They offer free advice (up to 15 minutes) for members. If additional legal work is required, members will receive discounted rates. This is a pro bono benefit provided to FRSA members only.

Contact Trent at 813-227-5501.

FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson

Governor DeSantis Lands Long-Sought Immigration Reform Bill As a candidate for Governor in 2018, Ron DeSantis made crackdown on illegal immigration a central campaign issue and a top priority for his future administration. As we know, Governor DeSantis won the election and scored numerous political and policy victories in his first term as Florida Governor, but a substantive immigration bill remained elusive. This year, after cruising to re-election with a double digit lead in November 2022 and ushering in Republican R

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supermajorities in both chambers of the Florida Legislature, the Governor landed his immigration policy prize in SB 1718 by Senator Blaise Ingoglia (R – Spring Hill). Representative Kiyan Michael (R – Jacksonville Beach) – a political newcomer whose son was killed in a car accident involving an illegal immigrant – carried the House companion and passionately debated in support of the bill throughout the legislative session. The Legislature passed the far-reaching measure largely along party lines and the Governor signed the bill on May 10 in Jacksonville, days before an expected influx of migrants on the U.S. southern border. Let’s review what the Governor’s office has called the “strongest anti-illegal immigration legislation in the country.”

SB 1718 Key Provisions – Addressing Human Smuggling of Illegal Immigrants ■ Amends the crime of human smuggling to provide that a person commits a third degree felony when he or she knowingly and willfully transports an illegal immigrant into Florida; ■ Enhances the crime of human smuggling when smuggling a minor, more than five people or when the defendant has a prior conviction for human smuggling; ■ Adds the crime of human smuggling to the list of crimes that allow for prosecution under the Florida RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) Act.

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■ Beginning July 1, 2023, requires private employers with 25 or more employees to use the E-Verify system for new employees (the bill retains the current law requirements for public employers and contractors and subcontractors thereof to use the E-Verify system); ■ Alters the defenses for employers using the I-9 Form or E-Verify system and, beginning July 1,

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2024, amends the penalties for an employer’s noncompliance to register and use the E-Verify system, including imposing a daily fine of $1,000 and allowing for the suspension of employer licenses after multiple findings of noncompliance; ■ Creates penalties for employers who knowingly employ unauthorized aliens, effective July 1, 2024, including quarterly reporting and the suspension or revocation of employer licenses in certain circumstances.

Strengthening Personal Identification Requirements ■ Creates a third degree felony for an unauthorized alien to knowingly use a false identification document or who fraudulently uses an identification document of another person to obtain employment; ■ Prohibits a county or municipality from providing funds to any person, entity or organization for the purpose of issuing an identification card or other document to an individual who does not provide proof of lawful presence in the United States; ■ Prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle if his or her driver’s license is issued by another state which exclusively provides such a license to undocumented immigrants who are unable to prove lawful presence in the United States when the licenses are issued; ■ Provides that certain existing exemptions from obtaining a Florida driver license for nonresidents do not apply to undocumented immigrants.

Impacting the Legal System and Law Enforcement ■ Repeals the statute that allows an applicant to the Florida Bar who is an unauthorized immigrant to be admitted to the Bar by the Florida Supreme Court if certain conditions are met effective November 1, 2028; ■ Requires a person who is in the custody of a law enforcement agency and is subject to an immigration detainer to submit a DNA sample when he or she is booked into a jail, correctional or juvenile facility.

Healthcare and Hospitals ■ Requires any hospital that accepts Medicaid to include a question on its admission or registration forms inquiring about whether the patient is a United States citizen, is lawfully present in the United States or is not lawfully present in the United States; ■ Requires each hospital to provide a quarterly report to the Agency for Health Care Administration, detailing the number of emergency department visits or hospital admissions by patients who responded to the above question in each category.

Continuing the State of Florida’s Migrant Relocation Program ■ Appropriates a nonrecurring sum of $12 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Division of Emergency Management for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for the Unauthorized Alien Transport Program.

Effective Date

Most provisions of SB 1718 take effect on July 1, 2023. However, it is widely expected that the new law will be challenged in federal court, which could delay some or all of its components from taking effect at that time.

FRM Chris Dawson is an Attorney and Professional Lobbyist for GrayRobinson’s Orlando office and is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama. He primarily focuses on lobbying and government relations for public and private sector clients at the executive and legislative levels of state government. Chris also holds two degrees in Civil Engineering.

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Industry Updates Duro-Last Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Florida

Duro-Last has opened a new manufacturing facility in Largo, making it their seventh facility. Operations at the 16,000-square-foot building will manufacture Duro-Last custom-fabricated membrane up to 60 feet in length and custom accessories for thermoplastic single-ply commercial roofing installations.

“As one of the largest single-ply roofing markets in the U.S., the needs of Florida contractors are complex,” Duro-Last CEO Tom Saeli said. “Duro-Last has spent many years strategically investing in code approvals and personnel to meet those needs effectively and the opening of our Largo facility is the culmination of those efforts. This new location will allow us to better serve our customers in the Florida market. Not only will our expanded operations significantly improve delivery timelines and shipping costs for local certified Duro-Last contractors, it also ensures we can continue to provide the industry-leading service and products that our customers have come to trust.”

In addition to membrane and accessory manufacturing, the Largo facility is also home to Duro-Last’s paints, coatings and caulk manufacturing operations as well as an on-site training space for contractors to learn and enhance their installation techniques on Duro-Last roofing systems.

ABC Supply Renewable Energy Names James Mason Vice President

James Mason has been promoted to Vice President of Renewable Energy at ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America.

Mason started his career with ABC Supply in 2005 as the Manager of the company’s Gardena, Ca. location.

He was named West Region Operations Manager in 2012 – a role he held until becoming Manager of the Southern California District in 2016. Mason served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1996 to 2000 and then gained experience in the private sector before joining the ABC Supply family.

“James has a passion for renewable energy resources, which makes him a natural fit for this new role,” said Mike Jost, Chief Operating Officer of ABC Supply. “Even while running his district, he was helping 16

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managers in other parts of California and across the country learn and drive sales in the renewable energy market. We know he’s excited to build relationships with current solar roofing installers and help ABC Supply customers use solar roofing to grow and scale their businesses.”

In this newly created role, Mason will be responsible for growing the sales of solar and solar-related products. In addition to the sale of solar products, he will also work across the company on a variety of sustainability-related initiatives to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.

McElroy Metal Announces Employee Stock Ownership Plan

In the midst of celebrating its 60th anniversary, McElroy Metal announced the transition to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Company President Ian McElroy recently shared, “The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees.

Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal employees, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation to those employees, I am proud to announce McElroy Metal has transitioned into an ESOP company. McElroy Metal employees are now employee owners of McElroy Metal.”

McElroy continued, “McElroy Metal customers have also been a critical element to our success. We appreciate their continued support and business and look forward to a bright future together.”

While the ESOP represents a change of ownership, there is no change in management or leadership. Ian McElroy will continue to serve as the President of McElroy Metal.

Atlas Roofing Corp. Announces New Shingle Facility to be Built in Clinton, Iowa Atlas Roofing Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of innovative, high quality building products, announced its new $200 million asphalt shingle manufacturing facility will be built in Clinton. The facility represents the next phase of a vision to empower its people to create solutions and products with purpose, while creating additional shingle capacity in a geographic location that best serves its customers.

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Design and construction of Atlas’ new shingle manufacturing facility will bring together the skills and talents of Atlas employees from throughout the organization, along with the talented people of Clinton, to make this one of the most efficient and productive shingle manufacturing plants in the industry.

“Atlas is committed to bolstering our capacity to support our customer base across the country and this investment in Clinton meets that commitment head on,” said Stanley Bastek, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Atlas Shingles and Underlayment Division. “This new manufacturing facility will result in service level improvements that increase access to Atlas shingles and system components across the country.”

In this new role, Fielding will be responsible for the design and implementation of comprehensive omni-channel marketing strategies, inclusive of building a robust digital marketing and technology strategy that supports all three brands, to ensure the company continues on its aggressive growth path. Fielding will provide active leadership to develop and lead the marketing team across all three of the company’s family of brands, SPAX, TRUFAST and TRUFAST Walls, to fuel the strategic acceleration of each brand across a diverse set of dynamic businesses and channels.

“The Vice President of Sales at SPAX is a newly reimagined role that will give us the ability to further strengthen our existing positions inside of leading home centers and also grow in markets that we don’t serve well today by ensuring that we provide the right Altenloh, Brinck & Co US, Inc. Promotes products, services and programs our customers are Fielding and Ashack looking for,” said Beals. Ashack started as the Product Altenloh, Brinck & Co US, announced the appointManagement Leader with SPAX in August 2020. He ment of Derek Fielding as the new Vice President of has over 15 years of professional experience across Strategic Marketing. Additionally, as part of a new stra- a diverse set of industries and over five years of tegic focus for SPAX, Eric Ashack has been promoted experience within the lumber and building materials to the position of Vice President of Sales. industries. Prior to joining SPAX, he spent three years “We are excited to welcome Fielding to the with National Nail Corp. in roles ranging from business development to product development.

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Farewell to Mike Reed Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director After 31 years working as FRSA’s Controller and General Manager, Mike Reed, CPA, is retiring. It was a bittersweet moment during the April Board and Committee meetings as members wished Mike farewell. After a long day of meetings, the group gathered for a reception and had the opportunity to impart words of appreciation to Mike for his service and well wishes for his retirement.

Having worked with Mike for the entire time he’s been with FRSA and being his boss, I began with the following speech. “Tonight, we’re celebrating Mike Reed as he prepares to retire at the end of May after 31 successful years with FRSA. It has been my honor to work with Mike throughout his career with us and I can tell you that I will miss him terribly. He’s been a sounding board for me – a partner, confidant, ally, friend and, at times, the voice of reason. He’s made me laugh until I’ve cried and cheered me up when I’ve been overwhelmed and couldn’t see light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you, Mike, for being the incredible and unique person you are. Please join me in raising a glass to toast Mike for his many years of service and wish him well on his retirement! Cheers!”

Mike began working with FRSA in March of 1992, at a time when we were in financial turmoil. He came into the accounting position when most of the financial statements for the Association, Services Corp., Educational Foundation and Political Action Committee were sketchy at best. There was never any impropriety in the accounting for these entities – but there were not any up-to-date financial statements for them either. If Mike was looking for a challenge, we had one for him.

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It was also during this time that FRSA migrated from SIF’s mainframe computer to our own accounting program and desktop computers. In addition, the Association owed the SIF a large sum of money. In order to pay that debt, we refinanced the old building and SIF held the mortgage. These were very lean years for FRSA and having a CPA on staff that could navigate us through the rough years and back into the black was the guidance the Board was looking for.

Mike’s vast knowledge of accounting and financial experience was shared with the Credit Union, where he served as a Director for many years. When it came time for FRSA to sell our building, he was right there to make sure all the i’s were dotted and the t’s crossed.

Recently, his investment suggestions were implemented and many of FRSA’s entities will experience better than average returns this year.

Mike’s first Board meeting took place in Ft. Lauderdale. Unfortunately, the previous year’s audit had just been completed and we were waiting for our CPA to overnight the audited financial reports to the meeting.

Talk about pressure. Within a few months and with Mike’s knowledge and expertise, we finally began receiving accurate and timely financial statements.

In addition to accounting, Mike was also the Building Manager, negotiating leases with current tenants and taking care of building issues as they arose. I know that he was happy when we finally sold the building on Metric Drive and moved to a rental property.

In 1994, Mike was instrumental in setting up a reserve fund for the Association. We started that fund with $30,000, which grew to several million and enabled us to build our own debt-free building.

Over the years, Mike has watched over our investments like they were his own, carefully reviewing the markets daily to ensure our money was bringing in the best return possible. His thorough meticulous financial planning and attention to detail has placed us in the enviable position of finding new banks to keep our money fully insured.

But enough about Mike’s financial and accounting savviness. To most of you, Mike has a quiet, mild manner and is hard working and dedicated to his job. A few lucky members have had the opportunity to witness his quick wit and humor. So, let me tell you about the side of Mike that FRSA staff experiences. He has a wonderful personality, is quick with a witty comment, brings laughter to staff meetings by playing dumb and really understands the roofing industry. In fact, he developed a cheat sheet of roofing terms to help educate new staff members. I’ll share a few of those terms with you.

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Bitumen – Marv Albert is one.

Brooming – what most Japanese flowers are doing in the spring.

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Deck – should be unmarked, check for jokers.

Fishmouths – the slimy, scaly coating surrounding the lips of recent vomiters.

Equiviscous Temperature – the temperature at which apathy and indifference stabilize into laziness.

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Pictured L-R: Mike Silvers, CPRC, Charlie Kennedy, Matt Criswell, Tibor Torok, Al Singleton, Mike Reed, Carl Engelmeier, CPRC, Bill Bryans, CPRC, Keith Swope, CPRC, George Ebersold and Manny Oyola, Jr.

Flood Coating – what they give you at the Salvation Army after rising waters make you run naked from your home in the middle of the night.

Glazing – the thin veil that covers one’s eyes when listening to an especially boring person.

Gravel Stop – when gravel ceases moving completely (as opposed to gravel yield).

Header – the usual way a corner kick is converted into a goal.

Hoist – what the Irish do with beer at the end of each workday.

Holiday – every day you’re not at FRSA. You get the picture on Mike’s wit.

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Another thing you may not know about Mike is his love for the annual Convention. Being the money man, his primary role is to make sure everyone pays, which is why you’ve seen him front and center at the Registration Desk. He serves as the friendly face that members look for when they check in and organizes raffle ticket sales and dinner seating arrangement – tasks that not many have been entrusted with. One miscalculation on either item could be devasting – something we only had to mess up once to understand the full impact. Over the years, Mike has embraced his love of the Convention. One of my favorite memories is from the year Terry Turner was President and someone made Mike angry at the Registration Desk, which prompted him to state that he would no longer be working Convention. For those who know Terry, I’m sure you can picture him replying to Mike – “I don’t believe that’s an option, Mike.” And for those who don’t really know Mike – Convention is his least favorite part of the job. There were years where the Convention Committee would come up with something new or different that they wanted us to try at registration and someone would always ask, “Who’s going to tell Mike?”

And although staff over the years have teased Mike about working Convention – he inspired us to create “The Whiners Award” – he has always been good natured and able to laugh at himself. Conventions won’t be the same without him.

Mike is so well respected within the Association that in 2015 he was nominated as an Honorary Member – which means he’s welcome to come back and attend any of our events – especially the Convention.

FRSA Past Presidents Mike Silvers, CPRC, Charlie Kennedy, George Ebersold, Bill Bryans, CPRC, Carl Engelmeier, Al Singleton and President Matt Criswell spoke, in addition to Tammy Hall and Len and April Dacas. It was a great evening and Mike will be missed by many. We thank him for his many years of service and wish him well in his retirement.

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2023 Expo Exhibitor Directory FRSA Exhibitor List as of May 10, 2023

4C’s Spray Equipment Rental 367 York Rd Carlisle PA 17013 Phone: 717-245-2711 4cssprayequipmentrental@comcast.net www.4cssprayequipmentrental.com Booth: 128 A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply

1560 Jessie St Jacksonville FL 32206 Toll-Free: 800-894-7741 Fax: 630-978-7825 sales@metaldecksupply.com www.metaldecksupply.com Booth: 420 “A,” “B,” “F” and “N” roof decks as well as 1/2”, 9/16” and 1” form decks and deck accessories are available for immediate pickup or delivery at the local Jacksonville warehouse as well as from 13 other locations across the country.

ing, windows, gutters and other select exterior building products. With more than 880 locations in 49 states, ABC has exclusively served professional contractors for more than 40 years.

AccuLynx 705 3rd St Ste 380 Beloit WI 53511 Phone: 608-473-3800 sales@acculynx.com www.acculynx.com Booth: 218 AccuLynx is the best roofing software to manage your business. As the first and only all-in-one roofing contractor software, AccuLynx is designed to streamline every aspect of a roofing business.

Active Ventilation Products Inc 311 First St Newburgh NY 12550-4857 Phone: 845-565-7770 Fax: 845-562-8963 roofvents@aol.com www.roofvents.com Booth: 1605 Adams and Reese LLP

ABC Supply Co

100 N Tampa St Ste 4000 Tampa FL 33602 1 ABC Pkwy Phone: 813-227-5501 Beloit WI 53511 trent.cotney@arlaw.com Phone: 608-362-7777 www.adamsandreese.com www.abcsupply.com Booth: 519 Booth: 611 ABC Supply is the nation’s largest distributor of As advocates for construction clients in the U.S. roofing and one of the largest distributors of sid- and around the world, the legal team of Adams and Reese has a deep understanding of what

is needed when providing the most comprehensive counsel to clients. Practice areas include construction law and litigation, arbitration, contract review and drafting, immigration, employment, OSHA defense and alternative dispute resolution. Trent Cotney, Partner, serves as FRSA’s Legal Counsel.

AkzoNobel Coatings Inc

1313 Windsor Ave Columbus OH 43211 Toll-Free: 614-294-3361 www.coilcoatings.akzonobel.com Booth: 1621 Beyond performance. It’s what makes AkzoNobel different. Achieving the highest industry standards, creating products of tested, proven and enduring quality, AkzoNobel offers coil and extrusion coatings. Working in partnership to best serve customers and to deliver genuine added value, protecting reputations and surfaces. A trusted partner offering quality and service.

Aldo Coatings 1320 Litton Dr Salisbury NC 28147 Toll-Free: 800-474-6019 mbradley@aldoproducts.com https://aldocoatings.com/ Booth: 1230 Aletheia Digital 6524 Buena Vista Rd Columbus GA 31907 Phone: 706-685-6611 hope@aletheiadigital.com www.aletheiadigital.com Booth: 836

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All Points Tile & Slate

162 E Broadway St Oviedo FL 32765 Phone: 407-366-2521 ops@allpointstile.com www.allpointstile.com Booth: 622 All Points Tile & Slate sells new tile for whole roofs and has an extensive boneyard of discontinued tiles for repairs – sold in bulk or by the piece. Find more information about their free tile identification, custom tile glazing, delivery, Hytile roof tile cutter and online inventory at www.allpointstile.com.

Alpha ProTech Engineered Products 321 S Blanchard St Valdosta GA 31602 Phone: 229-242-1931 jthomas@alphaprotech.com www.alphaprotech.com Booth: 831 Alpha ProTech is a leading manufacturer of synthetic roof underlayments with a plant located in Valdosta, Ga. With a well-rounded product line from REX SynFelt to TECHNO SB25, no one can compare with the manufacturing of Alpha ProTech’s products. Custom printing is available on all products with a one pallet minimum.

American WeatherStar 8095 Padgett Switch Rd Irvington AL 36544 Phone: 251-476-7385 Toll-Free: 800-771-6643 Fax: 251-479-3602 kdavis@weatherstar.net www.americanweatherstar.com Booth: 905 American WeatherStar is an industry-leading manufacturer of fluid-applied roof restoration solutions, specializing in systems and products that restore and protect commercial and industrial roof substrates. Partnering with commercial roofing contractors nationwide to provide facility managers and property owners with roofing solutions, quality workmanship, reliable service and outstanding value.

Amped Equipment 7928 State Rd Philadelphia PA 19136 Phone: 215-335-6797 Fax: 215-335-9366 abbey@panthereast.com www.ampedequipment.com Booth: 632 26

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ASC Machine Tools Inc

900 N Fancher Rd Spokane WA 99212 Phone: 509-534-6600 Fax: 509-536-7658 contact-us@ascmt.com www.ascmt.com Booth: 1625 ASC Machine Tools has designed and manufactured premium quality roll forming machinery in Spokane, WA since 1949. They offer panel lines, trim roll formers, CZ purlin lines, roll-up door lines, channel lines, coil handling equipment and much more.

Associates Insurance Agency 11470 N 53rd St Tampa FL 33617 Phone: 813-830-1391 michael@associatesins.com www.associatesins.com Booth: 1035 Associates Insurance Agency has been providing insurance services, workers’ comp, bonding and health benefits to the roofing industry for over 30 years.

ATAS International Inc 6612 Snowdrift Rd Allentown PA 18106 Phone: 610-395-8445 Toll-Free: 800-468-1441 wkirchner@atas.com www.atas.com Booth: 818 An American, family-owned company with a global reach and a reputation built on 60-plus years of quality craftsmanship and a knowledgeable staff. ATAS International is a leading, innovative manufacturer of metal walls, metal roof systems, accessories and more.

Atlantic Equipment is a leader in sales, rentals and service of equipment and safety products for the construction, roofing and waterproofing industries. The company’s mission is to assist each customer to identify and choose the right piece of equipment for their project and help them decide whether to buy, rent or repair the equipment they already own.

Atlas Bolt & Screw

1628 Troy Rd Ashland OH 44805 Phone: 419-289-6171 www.atlasfasteners.com Booth: 1408 Atlas Bolt & Screw, the industry leader for fasteners, has the widest selection of metalto-metal, metal-to-wood fasteners and offers a full line of building products.

Atlas Roofing Corporation

2000 Riveredge Pkwy Ste 800 Atlanta GA 30328 cpruitt@atlasroofing.com www.atlasroofing.com Booth: 305 Atlas Roofing Corporation is a customeroriented manufacturer of asphalt shingles, underlayments and roofing system accessories.

Atlas’ Pinnacle products are made with HP42 technology and Scotchgard Protector by 3M, Smog-Reducing and Cool Roof Granules. With the highest rated Class 4 impact resistant shingle available, Atlas shingles provide high-performance and long-lasting color.

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2250 Massaro Blvd Tampa FL 33619 Phone: 813-820-1181 Toll-Free: 800-543-3350 spomeroy@atlanticasphalt.com www.atlanticasphalt.com Booth: 635

505 Huntmar Park Dr Ste 300 Herndon VA 20107-5152 Phone: 571-323-3939 erik.zadrozny@becn.com www.becn.com Booth: 813

FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Berridge Mfg Co 2610 Harry Wurzbach Rd San Antonio TX 78218 Phone: 210-650-3050 abauer@berridge.com www.berridge.com Booth: 604 Bitec Inc 2 Industrial Park Dr Morrilton AR 72110 Phone: 501-354-8585 Toll-Free: 800-535-8597 Fax: 501-354-3019 jshealey@bi-tec.com www.bi-tec.com Booth: 1003 Throughout Bitec’s long history, they have been the industry leader in producing the highest quality modified bitumen roofing membranes.

Today, they still produce the highest quality membranes in the market but also offer coatings, adhesives, fasteners and insulation.

Bitumar USA Inc 6000 Pennington Ave Baltimore MD 21226 Phone: 410-354-9552 tom.lecorchick@bitumar.com www.bitumar.com Booth: 537 Bonded Lightning Protection 2080 W Indiantown Rd Ste 100 Jupiter FL 33458 Phone: 561-746-4336 cnewman@bondedlightning.com www.bondedlightning.com Booth: 520 BOSS Products 350 Ring Rd Elizabethtown KY 42701 Toll-Free: 800-928-2677 Fax: 270-765-2412 carol.remington@soudal.com www.bossproducts.com Booth: 1301 Brauner Safety Services

3610 Yacht Club Dr #1506 Aventura FL 33180 Phone: 407-403-3959 jim@braunersafety.com www.braunersafety.com Booth: 521 With more than 40 years’ experience, Jim Brauner is a trusted leader in jobsite safety

training. Services include CERTA, OSHA 10 and 30, Red Cross CPRC, first aid, AED, fall protection, rigging, signaling, lull, aerial and scissor lift training. They also handle commercial roofing equipment sales.

withstanding some of nature’s most unfavorable weather conditions.

Brava Roof Tile 915 E Tyler St Washington IA 52353 Toll-Free: 844-290-4196 Fax: 319-343-1038 brian.baker@bravatile.com www.bravarooftile.com Booth: 1323 Brava Roof Tile is the fastest-growing synthetic roofing manufacturer. Brava’s Cedar Shake, Old World Slate and Spanish Tile are recognized as the most realistic synthetic roofing available. Brava also offers Aspire, the interlocking paver system, which is sustainable, durable and lightweight for both rooftop and on the ground applications. Brava is focused on the success of their contractors. busybusy Mobile Time Tracking 475 S Donlee Dr St George UT 84771 Toll-Free: 702-920-4534 braden@busybusy.com www.busybusy.com Booth: 430

Cellucrete Corp 11905 NW 99th Ave Hialeah Gardens FL 33018 Phone: 305-826-2960 fpeydro@cellucrete.com www.cellucrete.com Booth: 724 CertainTeed LLC

200 Certainteed Dr Oxford NC 27565 Phone: 919-693-1141 Toll-Free: 800-693-1141 Fax: 919-693-9400 www.certainteed.com Booth: 931 CertainTeed is the leading manufacturer of exterior and interior building products, including commercial roofing and the industry’s most extensive offering of residential roofing products.

Certified Contractors Network

6476 Sligo Mill Rd Takoma Park MD 20912 Toll-Free: 877-607-8266 gcohen@contractors.net www.contractors.net/contractors Booth: 1424 Certified Contractors Network (CCN) is the leading training, coaching and networking organization in the home improvement contracting industry. CCN has been owned and managed by highly successful contractors for the past 27 years, with the sole focus of helping contractor owners build generational wealth while improving the quality of their lives. CCN partners with FRSA to provide contractor education through seminars and webinars.

Cambridge Lee Industries 7825 Ellis Rd Melbourne FL 32904 Toll-Free: 404-951-5092 dhamelink@camlee.com www.camlee.com Booth: 421 Cambridge Lee is a national copper distribution company and offers copper sheet, copper coil, copper nails and solder to the copper roofing tradesman.

Carlisle WIP Products

PO Box 7000 Carlisle PA 17013 Toll-Free: 888-229-2199 www.carlislewipproducts.com Booth: 1324 As a division of Carlisle Construction Materials Incorporated, Carlisle WIP Products manufactures premium construction products for steep-slope and low-slope residential and commercial applications. Water and Ice Protection (WIP) self-adhering roofing underlayments and EZ-Flash products offer ideal solutions for protection against water and ice damming while

Cheap Yard Signs 205 National Pl Unit 123 Longwood FL 32750 Phone: 407-869-0077 sales@digitalgraphicsplus.com www.cheapyardsigns.com Booth: 737 Chem Link 353 E Lyons St Schoolcraft MI 49087 Toll-Free: 800-826-1681 jalstonwatkins@soprema.us www.chemlink.com

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Booth: 335 Chem Link formulates and manufactures high performance adhesives, sealants, coatings and related products. Products are based on proprietary formulations that combine the highest possible field performance with the least amount of risk to the environment and human health.

CIDAN Machinery

665 Hwy 74 S #350 Peachtree City GA 30269 Phone: 770-692-7230 diegob@cidanmachinery.com www.cidanmachinery.com/us Booth: 437 CIDAN Machinery offers an extensive line of sheet metal machinery for virtually every aspect of sheet metal work. When it comes to bending, rolling, cutting and forming metal, CIDAN has the technology, innovation and state-of-the-art equipment you need to take your fabrication to the next level. With over 110 years in the sheet metal machinery industry, CIDAN sales, installation and support can assist you.

Cleary Inspection Service 1017 N “H” St Lake Worth FL 33460 Phone: 561-722-9881 Fax: 561-582-8039 kc@kcwand.com www.kcwand.com Booth: 1226 Commercial Roofing Specialties Inc

2703 Peachtree Square Doraville GA 30360 Phone: 833-277-1700 Toll-Free: 800-874-6152 trauktis@crssupply.com www.crssupply.com Booth: 224 The team at CRS are roofers that believe in every roofing product they sell. That’s why they are one of the leading commercial and residential roofing suppliers and equipment websites. Whether you need a roof hatch, fall protection or roofing equipment, CRS has you covered. They carry a wide array of roofing materials for any job and can recommend what is best for you. Browse their online store or visit 28

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one of their storefront locations for a complete selection of their inventory.

CompanyCam LLC 300 Canopy St Ste 200 Lincoln NE 68508 Phone: 605-939-6863 tyler.chikos@companycam.com www.companycam.com Booth: 436 CompanyCam is a photo-based solution created for contractors, by contractors. Users can take unlimited photos, which are location and time stamped, sent to the cloud and stored securely. Every photo is organized by project and instantly available to your team, allowing you to see what’s going on anytime, anywhere.

Compass Sales Group 6817 Southpoint Pkwy Unit 202 Jacksonville FL 32216 Phone: 904-329-4391 info@compasssalesgroup.com www.compasssalesgroup.com Booth: 1102 Compass Sales Group represents products from global leaders in the commercial roofing industry including Carlisle SynTec, the worldwide leader in TPO, PVC and EPDM roofing systems for over 50 years. They also proudly represent PAC-CLAD | Petersen, Kemper Systems, Henry Company, Carlisle Foam and Coatings, Georgia Pacific’s DensDeck and CIDAN Machinery.

Continental Materials Inc 1614 Old York Rd Abington PA 19001 Toll-Free: 800-247-6637 Fax: 215-887-4485 miked@continentalmaterials.com www.continentalmaterials.com Booth: 1311 Critical Point 640 E Morley Dr Saginaw MI 48601 Phone: 989-746-7400 Toll-Free: 800-821-4104 pstevens@plastatech.com www.gocriticalpoint.com Booth: 422 Crown Roof Tiles 6018 Hwy 72 Arcadia FL 34266 Phone: 863-993-4004 Fax: 863-993-4009 bdyble@crownrooftiles.com www.crownrooftiles.com Booth: 221 Crown Roof Tiles is an International Construc-

tion Materials company offering high-quality, competitively priced roofing solutions at locations in the U.S., Great Britain and Mexico.

Their goal is to deliver innovative roofing products, superior customer service and complete satisfaction.

D-MAC Industries 1880 D-MAC Dr Alpharetta GA 30004 Phone: 407-305-4412 Fax: 770-664-7182 Toll-Free: 800-878-3622 sales@d-macindustries.com www.d-macindustries.com Booth: 1631 Same day steel deck and accessories available for pick-up or delivery from four convenient locations across the Sunshine state. D-MAC Industries has a team of steel roof and floor deck experts who love to solve problems – unless, of course, you have a problem with gators – that’s where they draw the line.

D.I. Roof Seamers

915 Hwy 45 Corinth MS 38834 Phone: 662-287-6626 Toll-Free: 888-343-0456 Fax: 662-287-6744 sales@dimetalworks.com www.diroofseamers.com Booth: 119 D.I. Roof Seamers is the largest dedicated roof seamer rental company in North America, with customer and technical service that is unmatched in the industry. They have seamers and equipment for all manufacturers, panels and seam types. Machines are lightweight, fast and reliable. Please visit www.diroofseamers.com, call 888-343-0456 or download their app.

Dan’s Custom Sheet Metal Inc

5700 Washington St Naples FL 34119 Phone: 239-594-0530 Fax: 239-594-2064 amy@dcsm.net www.dcsm.net Booth: 1401 D.C.S.M. is a sheet metal manufacturer based in Naples with over 30 years of experience in

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DAP Global 1645 Manufacturer Dr Fenton MO 63026 Phone: 786-973-0677 apacheco@dap.com Booth: 101 Storm Bond Roof Tile Adhesive is a high-performance, one- and two-component polyurethane adhesive used for attaching clay and concrete roof tile to approved substrates. Storm Bond meets Miami-Dade County requirements and is also approved under the Florida Building Code.

Dataforma Inc 410 Kings Mill Rd York PA 17401 Toll-Free: 866-764-9992 sales@dataforma.com www.dataforma.com Booth: 323 Dataforma is the service management software for commercial contractors, helping them manage expenses, contacts, inventory and payments while saving time and money so contractors can focus on keeping their customers happy.

DaVinci Roofscapes 13890 W 101st St Lenexa KS 66215 Toll-Free: 800-328-4624 salessupport@davinciroofscapes.com www.davinciroofscapes.com Booth: 108 DaVinci Roofscapes has been the leader in composite roofing for two decades. Their commitment to creating durable, beautiful roofing tiles is unparalleled. You won’t find a more realistic, better-performing roofing product. DaVinci products can retain all the character your home was intended to have without worrying about time-consuming and costly maintenance.

DECRA Metal Roofing 1230 Railroad St Corona CA 92882 Toll-Free: 877-463-3272 marketing@decra.com www.decra.com Booth: 240 Since 1957, DECRA has been a pioneer of stone coated steel roofing in the appearance of tiles, shakes and shingles, providing consumers with metal roofing products which have weathered many Florida storms and hurricanes. Learn how these roofs provide energy

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efficiency, wind uplift protection and longevity for decades to come. DECRA is proud of its 31 year history exhibiting at FRSA’s Expo.

Department of Business and Professional Regulation 2601 Blair Stone Rd Tallahassee FL 32399 Phone: 850-487-1359 www.myfloridalicense.com Booth: 645 The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is the agency charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, such as construction, roofing, veterinarians, real estate agents and pari-mutuel wagering facilities. Their mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly.

Direct Metals Inc

1719 Baseline Ct Ft Myers FL 33905 Phone: 239-599-8527 Toll-Free: 855-800-8878 Fax: 239-599-8545 orders@directmetalsinc.com www.directmetalsinc.com Booth: 219 Direct Metals Inc manufactures and distributes fasteners and roof accessories to the residential shingle, commercial low-slope and metal roof markets. Products include the Bullet Boot pipe flashing for shingle roofs, Panclip pancake and wafer head fasteners for standing seam metal roofs and new in 2023, Dekzip fasteners, plates and termination bar for commercial roof applications. Accessories include butyl mastic, SS Rivets and metal roof pipe flashings.

Drexel Metals

8641 Elm Fair Blvd Tampa FL 33610 Toll-Free: 888-321-9630 jalex@drexmet.com www.drexmet.com Booth: 625 Founded in 1985, Drexel Metals Corp grew to become a leader in the distribution of painted metal for the roofing, architectural and sheet metal industries. They provide architects, designers, contractors and engineers with an expansive offering of inspiring products and artisan skills.

200 Powder Mill Rd Wilmington DE 19803 Toll-Free: 833-338-7668 www.building.dupont.com Booth: 1111 DuPont Performance Building Solutions is a global innovation leader in the building and construction industry, providing world-class solutions such as Tyvek, Styrofoam and Great Stuff, to help customers manage the air, water and thermal performance of buildings, improving energy efficiency, resilience and durability in a rapidly changing world.

Duro-Last Roofing 525 Morley Dr Saginaw MI 48601 Toll-Free: 800-248-0280 information@duro-last.com www.duro-last.com Booth: 1131 Known as the “World’s Best Roof,” Duro-Last is the world’s largest manufacturer of customfabricated single-ply roofing systems. Ideal for any flat or low-slopped application, Duro-Last Roofing Systems are extremely durable and easily installed by authorized Duro-Last contractors without disrupting building operations.

Dynamic Metals LLC

2951 SE Dominica Ter Stuart FL 34997 Phone: 772-247-2465 sales@dynamicmetal.net www.dynamicmetal.net Booth: 203 Dynamic Metals is a metal roofing distributor and fabricator of metal roofing panels and accessories.

EagleView Technologies 25 Methodist Hill Dr Rochester NY 14623 Phone: 585-486-0093 rebecca.bateman@eagleview.com www.eagleview.com Booth: 1125

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ecoMetals Co 10 N Martingale Rd Apt 400 Schaumburg IL 60173 Toll-Free: 888-669-3266 kris@ecometals.net www.ecometals.net Booth: 1212 EcoStar LLC

42 Edgewood Dr Holland NY 14080 Toll-Free: 800-211-7170 info@ecostarllc.com www.ecostarllc.com Booth: 745 EcoStar is celebrating 30 years of providing innovative and sustainable solutions to the roofing industry. Its synthetic slate and shake products are made in the U.S. from up to 80 percent recycled content, provide long-lasting durability and superior protection against extreme conditions such as wind, fire, rain and hail.

Elevate 13400 Sutton Park Dr S Ste 1602 Jacksonville FL 32224 fred@fgbp.com www.holcimelevate.com/us-en Booth: 725 Epilay 21175 S Main St E1 Unit C Carson CA 90745 Phone: 310-320-6300 Fax: 310-320-6333 rmiller@epilay.com www.epilay.com Booth: 735 Epilay is a global manufacturer of highly engineered mechanically fastened synthetic and self-adhered underlayments, providing solutions for #15 and #30 felt applications. Globally recognized as one of the safest walkable and nonskid underlayments in the industry, with 12-month UV exposure in both synthetic and SA products. FBC approved. Stop by booth 735 to get free sample rolls to try before you buy.

Equipter 49 Eagle Dr Leola PA 17540 Phone: 717-661-3591 www.equipter.com Booth: 1143 Equipter’s roofing equipment has been raising productivity, profitability and professionalism 30

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to new heights since 2003. Their equipment increases contractors’ competitive edge by streamlining safer, cleaner debris control, protecting customers’ properties. From the popular EQ4000 to a truck-mounted brake storage system, Equipter’s products are designed with users and their customers in mind.

Estimating Edge

1301 N Congress Ave #400 Boynton Beach FL 33426 Phone: 561-276-9100 Toll-Free: 844-334-3378 Fax: 561-276-9492 marketing@estimatingedge.com www.estimatingedge.com Booth: 321 Since 1986, Estimating Edge has been a trusted provider of commercial takeoff and estimating software for roofing and interior contractors. Their flagship product, The EDGE Estimator, is intuitively designed around the construction workflow to help both new and seasoned professionals work smarter, bid sharper and build better.

EVERROOF is a manufacturer that sells a full range of liquid-applied roof maintenance coating systems for low-sloped commercial roofs. They provide roofing contractors, building owners and architects with an integrated solution for cool roof coatings, roof repair and roof maintenance. EVERROOF’s solutions include urethane, silicone and acrylic systems for modified bitumen, BUR, single-ply, concrete and metal roofs.

EXCEPTIONAL Metals 831 W Morley Dr Saginaw MI 48601 Toll-Free: 800-248-0280 info@exceptionalmetals.com www.exceptionalmetals.com Booth: 1135 EXCEPTIONAL Metals manufactures high-quality metal products for use with single-ply roofing systems. Metal edge details, drainage systems, scuppers, collector boxes, pitch pans, custom-fabricated products and a full line of premium metal roofing, wall panels and accessories. Designed to save time during installation, add striking visual details and provide unsurpassed protection.

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Everest Systems LLC

16601 Central Green Blvd Ste 100 Houston TX 77032 Toll-Free: 800-575-8966 info@everestsco.com www.everestsystemsco.com Booth: 840 Everest Systems can provide a specific, cost-effective solution with a roof that will be superior to your roof when it was new. An Everest roofing system can offer a watertight seal, energy savings, lower maintenance and superior long-term performance by utilizing their “composite technology” approach. Everest Systems puts your roof to sleep.

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13827 Carmenita Rd Ste D Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Toll-Free: 833-383-7766 info@everroof.com www.everroof.com Booth: 222

2160 SW Poma Dr Palm City FL 34990 Phone: 772-872-8034 Toll-Free: 833-EMF-ROOF Fax: 772-872-8035 needmetal@emfab.net www.extrememetalfabricators.com Booth: 603 Extreme Metal Fabricators is Florida’s premier manufacturer of custom, high-performance metal panel roofing and wall systems. They offer 20 profiles in over 60 colors and a full line of metal building product accessories. With superior craftsmanship and over 60 Florida and Miami-Dade County product approvals, you can count on EMF to go above and beyond the roof.

F-Wave Roofing 921 S Burleson Blvd Burleson TX 76028 Phone: 817-754-9021 Fax: 817-754-9020 r.delarosa@fwaveroofing.com www.fwaveroofing.com Booth: 1616 F-Wave Roofing is a manufacturer of a synthetic shingle made from non-recycled

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FLAMCO / Omnimax Int’l 30 Technology Pkwy Peachtree Corners GA 30092 Toll-Free: 800-634-3937 flamcoorders@omnimax.com www.omnimax.com Booth: 1227 FlashCo 514 Matrix Pkwy Piedmont SC 29673 Toll-Free: 866-323-5274 Fax: 707-824-5858 sales@flashco.com www.flashco.com Booth: 923 Since 2000, FlashCo has been the trusted source for dependable prefabricated accessories for the immediate needs of roofing contractors, distributors and industry-leading roofing material manufacturers. A reliable partner who delivers quality products with responsive support, FlashCo prides itself on delivering a timely and dependable experience.

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PO Box 4850 Winter Park FL 32793 Phone: 407-671-3772 ext 100 Toll-Free: 800-767-3772 Fax: 407-679-0010 lisapate@floridaroof.com www.floridaroof.com Booth: Lounge If you’re looking to reach Florida roofing professionals, FRM is the place to do it. Advertise in Florida Roofing magazine for the most focused and qualified audience including contractors, building officials, architects and other industry professionals. For over 60 years, FRM has provided industry news on Florida-specific codes, legal insight, safety, advocacy and industry information. No other publication can match our reach in Florida. Available in print and digital formats and distributed through social media.

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1000 Venture Blvd Wooster OH 44691 Phone: 330-262-1111 credick@seamancorp.com www.fibertite.com Booth: 1307 FiberTite Roof Systems provide operational security to the world’s most powerful brands with an innovative, high-performance coated fabric membrane. Its unique four-layer technology sets the performance standard in roofing with a proprietary, proven formula utilizing Elvaloy Ketone Ethylene Ester (KEE) and provides unmatched puncture, chemical and UV resistance.

www.floridaroof.com Booth: Lounge Visit FRSA’s booth to learn more about membership benefits, programs and services, information on the 2024 Convention & Expo and updates on Educational Foundation programs. FRSA staff will be available to answer your questions.

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Floricrete LLC 8811 Maislin Dr Tampa FL 33637 Phone: 813-210-9297 ext 219 wallyb@floricrete.com www.floricrete.com Booth: 141

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Flex Membrane International Corp 5103A Pottsville Pike Reading PA 19605 Phone: 610-916-9500 Fax: 610-916-9501 jdoyle@flexmembranes.com www.flexroofingsystems.com Booth: 623 Flex Membrane International Corp is committed to manufacturing the highest Elvaloy KEE, PVC and TPO roofing systems for the commercial roofing industry.

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thermal-plastic polymers with enhanced impact strength and UV resistance, making their shingles thicker, stronger, lighter and more durable.

Shingles are resistant to fire, wind, cracking and fading, with warranties to back it up. Maintenance-free performance with remarkable style and self-healing properties.

PO Box 4850 Winter Park FL 32793 Phone: 407-671-3772 ext 123 Toll-Free: 800-767-3772 Fax: 407-679-0010 john@floridaroof.com www.floridaroof.com Booth: Lounge Come by their booth to find out more about the FRSA Educational Foundation’s many programs, including scholarships, the Auction, seminars, research and the Endowment fund.

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4099 Metric Dr Winter Park FL 32792 Phone: 407-671-3772 ext. 200 Toll-Free: 800-767-3772 Fax: 407-671-2520 debra@frsasif.com www.frsasif.com Booth: Lounge FRSA-SIF has been providing the highestquality service-related workers’ compensation insurance coverage for the lowest possible cost to members since 1955. With an unsurpassed dividend program, over $200 million in dividends have been returned to valued members over the past 35 years. Stop by and see what you may be missing out on.

G.A.P. Roofing Inc 4444 Hunt St Pryor OK 74361 Phone: 918-825-5200 Toll-Free: 800-880-9808 Fax: 918-825-5207 christi@gaproofing.us www.gaproofing.us Booth: 134 GAF 1 Campus Dr Parsippany NJ 07054 Toll-Free: 877-GAF-ROOF www.gaf.com Booth: 403 More homes and businesses in the U.S. are protected by a GAF roof than by any other product. They are the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, with plants strategically located across the U.S. As a Standard Industries company, GAF is part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

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26977 56 Ave Langley BC Canada V4W 3Y2 Phone: 604-594-3439 info@ftsyn.com www.ftsyn.com Booth: 1417 FT Synthetics, North America’ largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, has fully integrated coated woven fabrics, with a dedicated focus on developing industry-leading new and unique underlayment products designed for the steep-slope roofing industry. The company designs high performance, consistent quality products that offer one of the safest walking surfaces available in the industry.

1220 E North Ave Fresno CA 93725 Phone: 559-495-4004 csr@generalcoatings.net www.generalcoatings.net Booth: 220 For over 25 years, General Coatings Manufacturing Corp. (GCMC) has developed and manufactured high-performance, next generation spray foam and coating systems for roofing and tank insulation. SPF foams exhibit superior energy saving solutions due to their air sealing, excellent R-value and continuous installation for use in agricultural buildings, low-slope roofs and wine storage tanks.

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Furman Insurance

1314 E Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach FL 33060 Phone: 954-943-5050 Toll-Free: 800-344-4838 zach@furmaninsurance.com www.furmaninsurance.com Booth: 1410 Furman Insurance is your roofing industry insurance and risk advisor.

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101 Prospect Ave NW Cleveland OH 44115 Phone: 813-244-6213 Fax: 216-830-5233 joe.o.sorrentino@sherwin.com www.geocelusa.com Booth: 1101 Georgia-Pacific DensDeck 133 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30303 Toll-Free: 855-647-3325 Fax: 855-688-4066 gpdeck@gapac.com

www.buildgp.com/densdeck/ Booth: 1037 Georgia-Pacific offers three solutions for high-performance protection with DensDeck Prime Roof Board and DensDeck Strom Prime Roof Board. By selecting the right cover board material, you can both enhance the structural integrity of your building and protect it against damage and wear.

Get The Referral 715 “J” St San Diego CA 92101 Toll-Free: 857-888-1768 paul.p@getthereferral.com www.getthereferral.com Booth: 1208 Get The Referral is an app based SaaS referral platform that combines communication, project management and engagement tools that allow companies to get more high-quality referrals.

GTR combines an integrated dashboard that manages lead and communications with an engaging, branded mobile app that makes it easier for a company’s customers to actively refer to and be rewarded quickly for their efforts.

GiddyUp 16600 W Sprague Rd Ste 410 Cleveland OH 44130 Toll-Free: 216-503-1500 sales@igiddyup.com www.igiddyup.com Booth: 211 GiddyUp software offers customizable workflows to help streamline your business. Their platform of software includes canvassing, sales, a customer portal, a robust inspection tool and an industry-leading product board. This just scratches the surface of GiddyUp’s offerings, where they fit the software to your company, not your company to their software.

Glick Metals / Snap-Z 330 Swamp Rd Morgantown PA 19543 Phone: 717-572-0910 manny@snapzvent.com www.snapzvent.com Booth: 820 Glick Metals LLC manufactures Snap-Z Roof vents. These are high quality, independently tested roof vents designed to work with standing seam roofing applications, for easy installation and adequate airflow.

FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing

14429 SW 2nd Pl Ste G30 Newberry FL 32669 Phone: 352-498-0778 Toll-Free: 888-393-0335 info@gulfcoastsupply.com www.gulfcoastsupply.com Booth: 1317 Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing, the trusted name in metal roofing manufacturing for over 25 years, safely provides the best value in metal roofing through product availability, fast and reliable service and industry expertise. GCSM manufactures nine metal roofing profiles in over 35 colors with four manufacturing facilities throughout the Southeast.

Gulfeagle Supply

Phone: 404-352-0022 Toll-Free: 800-241-4628 Fax: 404-350-2696 sgoza@heelybrown.com www.heatgun.com Booth: 1123 Heely-Brown Company, importer of Leister Hot Air Tools, will exhibit automatic and hand-held tools for welding single-ply and modified bitumen materials. Stop by and see the latest Leister has to offer.

Henkel Corp 1818 7th Ave N Ste 2 Lake Worth FL 33461 Toll-Free: 800-367-8168 Fax: 561-588-9283 pbpsalescorp@gmail.com www.ositough.com Booth: 1107 Henry A Carlisle Company 336 Cold Stream Rd Kimberton PA 19460 Phone: 419-239-1244 Toll-Free: 800-486-1278 jeszymanski@henry.com www.henry.com/roof-restoration-systems Booth: 1221 Henry A Carlisle Roof Restoration System offers cost-effective alternatives to re-roofing, with the added benefit of reducing landfill waste. Easy-to-apply products feature a self-flashing, liquid-applied roof system that provides a seamless and long-lasting solution to roof replacement.

2900 E 7th Ave Tampa FL 33605 Phone: 813-636-9808 info@gulfeaglesupply.com www.gulfeaglesupply.com Booth: 919 Gulfeagle Supply is a full-line distributor of residential and commercial roofing and building products and offers jobsite delivery. The comHershey’s Metal Meister pany was originally founded in 1973 as Gulfside Supply, Inc., Tampa, by Jim Resch as a single location and has grown to over 110 locations nationwide.

420 Progress Dr H.B. Fuller Mattoon IL 61938 4401 Page Ave Phone: 217-234-4700 Michigan Center MI 49254 jeremy@hersheysmm.com Phone: 517-402-0830 www.variobendusa.com andrew.bateman@hbfuller.com Booth: 1519 www.hbfuller.com Hershey’s Metal Meister manufactures one of Booth: 711 the leading trim folders in the metal market, H.B. Fuller is a market leader in pressurealong with a line of precision slitters. They take sensitive tapes, adhesives and sealants for pride in the quality of their machines and the the commercial roofing industry. They have a service they offer to their customers. solution for every commercial roofing application. H.B. Fuller currently manufactures over 30 private-labeled system brands of One Step Foamable Adhesive, all of which carry FM and UL certifications.

Heely-Brown Company 1280 Chattahoochee Ave Atlanta GA 30318

HOVER

225 Bush St Fl 7 San Francisco CA 94104 Toll-Free: 844-754-6837

www.hover.to Booth: 1222 HOVER is developing the most accurate and usable data set of physical property to deliver a simpler and more transparent home improvement experience. Used by contractors, insurance adjusters and homeowner’s alike, HOVER drives efficiencies with a mobile app that measures, designs and estimates costs all in one place: smartphone photos transform into beautifully rendered, fully-measured 3D models of any home.

Huntsman Building Solutions 3315 E Division St Arlington TX 76011 Phone: 817-640-4900 info@huntsmanbuilds.com www.huntsmanbuildingsolutions.com Booth: 142 Huntsman Building Solutions manufactures industry-leading spray polyurethane foam (SPF) and coating for roof, attic and wall applications.

Formed in May 2020 through the combination of the Demilec and Icynene-Lapolla SPF businesses, Huntsman Building Solutions has a combined heritage of more than 110 years of insulating homes and buildings.

Hydraulic Machinery Inc 5024 N 56th St Tampa FL 33610 Phone: 813-626-8759 Toll-Free: 800-683-5438 Fax: 813-626-8759 sheenawoolley@craneworx.com www.craneworx.com Booth: 124 IB Roof Systems

506 E Dallas Rd Grapevine TX 76051 Toll-Free: 800-426-1626 info@ibroof.com www.ibroof.com Booth: 325 IB Roof Systems provides top-quality PVC membranes and fluid-applied solutions for roofing and waterproofing. IB PVC membrane is durable and energy-efficient, while accessories ensure effective roofing. Coatings further improve PVC membrane performance, longevity and protect against environmental factors.

IB Roof Systems’ solutions provide a comprehensive and reliable roofing system.

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ICP Building Solutions Group 150 Dascomb Rd Andover MA 01810 Phone: 978-623-9980 Toll-Free: 866-677-5119 jkeene@icpgroup.com www.icpgroup.com Booth: 509 IKO Commercial 6 Denny Rd Wilmington DE 19809 Toll-Free: 888-456-7663 www.iko.com/innovi Booth: 1039 IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets and is committed to a high level of vertical integration. A family-owned business established in 1951, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe.

Insurance Office of America

1490 Hwy A1A Ste 301 Satellite Beach FL 32937 Phone: 321-698-5094 Toll-Free: 800-243-6899 phillip.lane@ioausa.com www.ioausa.com Booth: 137 IOA is a full-service insurance agency founded in 1988. Today, IOA is one of the fastest growing independent agencies in the U.S. IOA was ranked 18th on Insurance Journals’ 2021 Top 100 independent P&C Agencies report and 28th on Business Insurance’s 2021 100 Largest Brokers of U.S. Business List. IOA was named National Underwriter Agency of the Year.

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IKO Industries Inc

6 Denny Rd Wilmington DE 19809 Toll-Free: 888-456-7663 www.iko.com Booth: 823 IKO is a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets and is committed to a high level of vertical integration. A family-owned business established in 1951, IKO operates more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe.

InOvate DryerJack 250 S Central Blvd Jupiter FL 33408 Phone: 561-743-8696 Toll-Free: 888-443-7937 Fax: 561-745-9723 info@dryerjack.com www.dryerjack.com Booth: 1611 The DryerJack by InOvate delivers advanced performance for improved safety, efficiency and duty life of dryer appliances. Manufactured of heavy gauge Galvalume, the DryJack is the code compliant choice for venting dryers through the roof.

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IPG / Palisade 100 Paramount Dr Ste 300 Sarasota FL 34232 Toll-Free: 888-898-7834 lross@itape.com www.itape.com Booth: 1325 IQ4 Mobility 2055 Wood St Ste 114 Sarasota FL 34237 Phone: 941-539-5293 leighanne.jones@iq4mobility.com www.iq4mobility.com Booth: 941 IR Aerials 3616 Harden Blvd #242 Lakeland FL 33803 Toll-Free: 888-408-3242 jeff@iraerials.com www.iraerials.com Booth: 1234 IR Analyzers

6040 Old Dixie Hwy Vero Beach FL 32967 Phone: 772-584-2654 sales@integritymetalsfl.com www.integritymetalsfl.com Booth: 215 With unmatched industry know-how, experience and service, Integrity stands out as Florida’s go-to manufacturer for residential and commercial metal roofing systems. Profiles include a wide selection of FBC approved exposed fasteners and standing seam panel options in Galvalume, aluminum, copper and zinc and over 50 high-performance colors. Their second full-service manufacturing location is now open in Gainesville. Contact Bo Copeland at 352538-3237 for more information.

International Fasteners Inc 1341 Massaro Blvd Tampa FL 33619 Toll-Free: 888-241-0203 Fax: 888-241-2096 sales@daggerz.com www.daggerz.com Booth: 1142 International Fasteners Inc is “The Distributor’s Choice” for quality Daggerz brand construction fasteners, offering roofing nails, self-drilling screws, post frame screws, panel clip screws and more. Stocking locations are available throughout the U.S. for warehouse needs with direct import capabilities with quality control assurance.

65 Lyman Dr Williston VT 05495 Toll-Free: 800-879-1964 info@iranalyzers.com www.iranalyzers.com Booth: 130 IR Analyzers is the premier national provider of electronic field vector mapping, high voltage ELD, ELD Fusion and Dectec RMIS membrane verification as well as infrared, nuclear and capacitance roof moisture surveys. IR Analyzers also distributes TruGround Conductive Primer.

Isaiah Industries 8510 Industry Park Piqua OH 45356 Phone: 937-778-5111 ext 238 Fax: 937-778-5116 sam.knight@isaiahindustries.com www.isaiahindustries.com Booth: 1141 Jobba Trade Technologies

8700 W Bryn Mawr Ave Ste 400N Chicago IL 60613 Toll-Free: 855-633-3327 info@jobba.com www.jobba.com Booth: 1007 Jobba Trade Technologies was founded on the belief that roofing contractors, manufacturers

FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue and consultants should have the tools they need to successfully operate their business. For 13 years, Jobba has helped companies close more sales and enhance customer satisfaction by creating a seamless workflow and reducing third-party applications.

JobNimbus

3451 Triumph Blvd Ste 650 Lehi UT 84043 Phone: 801-824-5627 deni@jobnimbus.com www.jobnimbus.com Booth: 1515 Run your business exactly how you want using JobNimbus CRM software, a customizable solution designed to automate your processes, connect your team and boost efficiency across your entire organization.

Johns Manville 717 17th St Denver CO 80202 Phone: 303-978-2000 jamie.treglio@jm.com www.jm.com Booth: 413 Junk It Plus 943 Mozart Dr Orlando FL 32825 Phone: 407-258-6548 ackeem@junkitplus.com www.junkitplus.com Booth: 1421 KARNAK Corporation

330 Central Ave Clark NJ 07066 Phone: 732-388-0300 Toll-Free: 800-526-4236 Fax: 732-388-9422 kholmes@karnakcorp.com www.karnakcorp.com Booth: 902 KARNAK, a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, manufactures a complete line of sustainable roof coatings, sealants and waterproofing products that comply with ENERGY STAR and LEED requirements. Products are third-party certified by UL and FM, are CRRC listed and can help buildings obtain LEED credits to comply with Title 24. For information,

please contact KARNAK at 800-526-4236 or visit www.karnakcorp.com.

Toll-Free: 800-233-0076 kroberts@lazermfg.com www.lazermfg.com Booth: 718 A third-generation family company dedicated to servicing and educating today’s building industry at every level. Selling commercial, residential and architectural building products such as skylights, caulking, sealants, Kynar NeverFade coatings, gutter, solar vents and more. Visit www.lazermfg.com.

Kennedy Skylights 5294 Tower Way Sanford FL 32773 Phone: 407-330-5150 Toll-Free: 800-280-2545 Fax: 407-330-5125 bob@nltubular.com www.kennedyskylights.com Booth: 731 Kingspan Insulation LLC

Leap LLC

12501 NW 38th Ave Miami FL 33054 Phone: 305-921-0100 Fax: 305-687-8013 info.dyplast@kingspan.com https://technical.kingspaninsulation.us Booth: 230 Kingspan Insulation LLC, a subsidiary of the Ireland-based Kingspan Group PLC, is a global leader in high performance insulation and building envelope solutions. Kingspan Insulation’s expanded polystyrene (EPS) products, such as holey board for lightweight insulating concrete roof decks, provides quality and value.

8820 Columbia 100 Pkwy Columbia MD 21045 Toll-Free: 844-526-0414 bespoke@leaptodigital.com www.leaptodigital.com Booth: 434 Leap provides CRM, project management and point-of-sale functionality to the home improvement contractor and remodeler. With Leap, you can manage customer interactions, track project progress, automate the sales process and much more.

Kirsch Building Products 1464 Madera Rd #N Ste 387 Simi Valley CA 93065 Toll-Free: 877-742-7507 Fax: 805-526-1116 mstrait@sharkskinroof.com www.sharkskinroof.com Booth: 344 Lakeside Construction Fasteners 6476 Hwy 135 N Paragould AR 72450 Phone: 870-586-0703 Toll-Free: 800-537-4160 Fax: 870-586-0643 ericv@lakeside-fasteners.com www.lakeside-fasteners.com Booth: 541 Lazer-Bostik

Lifting Equipment Solutions

431 Cleveland Crossing Dr Ste 201 Garner NC 27529 Phone: 919-710-6515 tony@liftinges.com www.rooferscrane.com Booth: 1511 Lifting Equipment Solutions is the North American distributor for all Paus cranes and material elevators. The PTK-31 Trailer Crane will reach an 8 story building with a max load of 2,600 lbs.

The Easy Big compact lift can reach 121 feet and has a max load of 880 lbs.

Lightbulb Marketing LLC 238 Canyon Rd Winchester VA 22602 Phone: 612-220-3706 jkaralislightbulbmarketing@gmail.com www.lightbulbmarketingllc.com Booth: 640

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Lomanco Inc 2101 W Main St Jacksonville AR 72076 Phone: 501-982-6511 Toll-Free: 800-643-5596 Fax: 501-982-1258 aself@lomanco.com www.lomanco.com Booth: 918 The world’s largest manufacturer of quality residential and light commercial attic or crawlspace ventilation products for all types of roofing: tile, shingle, asphalt and metal.

Lucas Coatings 12400 S Laramie Ave Alsip IL 60803 Phone: 773-523-4300 Fax: 773-523-3290 zsemens@rmlucas.com www.rmlucas.com Booth: 1009 Malco Tools 14080 State Hwy 55 NW Annandale MN 55302 klb@malcotools.com www.malcoproducts.com Booth: 1607 Manus Products Inc

Toll-Free: 800-828-8424 Fax: 716-332-7676 timk@marathondrains.com www.marathondrains.com Booth: 1138 Ranked as one of the nation’s leaders in manufacturing and distribution of quality commercial roof drains, vents, equipment and accessories worldwide, Marathon Roofing Products is committed to supplying its customers with quality products at competitive prices while providing the best customer service in the industry.

Marco Industries

4150 S 100th E Ave Ste 301 Tulsa OK 74146 Toll-Free: 800-800-8590 Fax: 918-622-4536 info@marcoindustries.com www.marcoindustries.com Booth: 935 Marco Industries makes the best roofing ventilation and accessories in the industry – period.

With the most tested and certified products on the market, you can trust Marco solutions to perform even in the harshest conditions, protecting your roof and everything underneath.

Max USA Corp

866 Industrial Blvd W Waconia MN 55387-1045 Phone: 952-442-3327 brianh@manus.net www.manus.net Booth: 120 Manus creates and manufactures customized solutions for the adhesive, sealant, tape and coating needs for the roofing and construction industries. They specialize in innovative and high-performance adhesives, sealants, caulks, roof coatings, acoustical and vapor barriers, flashing, butyl tapes, standing seam sealants and more.

Marathon Roofing Products

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205 Express St Plainview NY 11803-2420 Phone: 516-741-3151 Toll-Free: 800-223-4293 Fax: 516-741-3272 dhale@maxusacorp.com www.maxusacorp.com Booth: 744 MAX is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial, yet lightweight tools, engineered with highly innovative and patented features. The first pneumatic roofing nailer was introduced and manufactured by MAX in 1982. See the latest in 100 psi for roofers and framers, along with 500 psi tools for roofing termination bars. Special offers available to FRSA Members.

MaxFelt PO Box 6154 Pearl MS 39288 Phone: 608-779-5165 Toll-Free: 855-629-3358 Fax: 601-932-6921 sam@maxfelt.com www.maxfelt.com Booth: 1225

Maxim Skylights 201 Longhorn Rd Ft Worth TX 76179 Phone: 817-439-9266 robert@birdviewskylights.com www.maximskylights.com Booth: 1105 Maxwell Lightning Protection of Florida PO Box 22683 Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 Phone: 407-827-6328 Toll-Free: 800-819-2012 mariaha@maxwelllightning.com www.maxwelllightning.com Booth: 1518 McElroy Metal 1500 Hamilton Rd Bossier City LA 71111 Toll-Free: 800-562-3576 Fax: 318-747-8099 info@mcelroymetal.com www.mcelroymetal.com Booth: 630 Build with the best. As an industry leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and substructural components, McElroy’s products are installed on projects ranging from single family homes to multi-million-dollar commercial projects. McElroy Metal’s extensive product line paired with their contractor network makes McElroy the ideal choice for any project.

Metal Alliance Supply

2120 SW Poma Dr Palm City FL 34990 Phone: 772-529-6255 Toll-Free: 844-638-2548 Fax: 772-529-6256 orders@metalalliance.com www.metalalliance.com Booth: 1011 Metal Alliance supplies high-performance steel, aluminum and copper to the metal panel roofing and wall system industry. Offering extensive in-stock inventory in over 50 colors, 60-plus product approvals including HVHZ and innovative solutions like Tedlar PVF file, Metal Alliance is your metal supply authority. Now offering Weathertight Warranties.

FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Metal Construction Association

8735 W Higgins Rd Ste 300 Chicago IL 60631 Phone: 847-375-6402 Fax: 947-375-6488 info@metalconstruction.org www.metalconstruction.org Booth: 229 The Metal Construction Association is a trade association representing the manufacturers, material suppliers and fabricators of metal roofing and wall products used on buildings throughout the world. MCA’s purpose is to promote the use of metal building components.

Metal Roofing Alliance

PO Box 2799 Longview WA 98632 Phone: 410-534-6900 reneeramey@metalroofing.com www.metalroofing.com Booth: 330 The MRA’s mission is to educate and promote quality metal roofing to homeowners, increasing awareness of the beauty, durability and sustainability advantages of quality metal roofing. Learn more about MRA at www.metalroofing.com.

Metal Roofing Systems 4530 126th Ave N Clearwater FL 33762 Phone: 704-820-3110 ccoughlin@metalroofingsystems.com www.metalroofingsystems.com Booth: 131 Metal Roofing Systems manufactures complete systems for metal roof, wall and soffit applications. All flashing and drainage components are manufactured to meet project conditions.

In addition, Metal Roofing Systems offer ANSI/ SPRI ES-1 certified perimeter edge metal components to meet wind loads up to 150 mph.

Metal Sales 7110 Stuart Ave Jacksonville FL 32254 Toll-Free: 800-394-4419 rgage@metalsales.us.com www.metalsales.us.com Booth: 819

Since 1963, Metal Sales has earned a repuMFM Building Products tation as the premier metal provider of metal roofing, siding, secondary framing and accessories. They serve the building market including commercial, architectural and residential with their popular Image II roof panel in two different 525 Orange St widths and a wide array of colors.

Coshocton OH 43812 METALCON Phone: 740-622-2645 Toll-Free: 800-882-7663 Fax: 740-622-6161 customerservice@mfmsales.com www.mfmbp.com 10 Midland Ave Booth: 705 Newton MA 02458 Since 1961, MFM Building Products has been Phone: 617-965-0055 manufacturing products for exterior, self-adherFax: 617-655-5152 ing waterproofing membranes. Products include info@metalcon.com low-slope roofing membranes, underlayments www.metalcon.com and specialized roofing tapes. All products are Booth: 1635 manufactured in the USA and sold through an METALCON is October 18-20 in Vegas. Over extensive network of distributors. the course of 2.5 days, experience 200-plus exhibits showcasing the latest in metal roofing, Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply solar, accessories, fasteners, walls, framing 9734 Reeves Rd and more. METALCON provides top-notch Tampa FL 33619 education, skill-based demos and certification Phone: 727-916-8557 programs. Learn how to capitalize on profitccoughlin@metalroofingsystems.com able opportunities presented by METAL for www.marsupply.com prospective, new and seasoned contractors Booth: 135 and installers.

Millennium Metals Inc MetalForming LLC

100 International Dr Peachtree City GA 30269 Phone: 770-631-0002 Fax: 770-631-7776 nbrown@metalforming-usa.net www.metalforming-usa.com Booth: 235 MetalForming LLC is the leading provider of high-tech sheet metal component manufacturing machines in the U.S. They offer best-in-class roll formers, sheet metal folders, handbrakes, shears, coil processors, decoilers, panel curvers, tapering systems, slit to width and cut to length machines. Product lines include Jorns, Schechtl, Schlebach, Krasser and Bendex software solutions.

10200 Eastport Rd Jacksonville FL 32218 Phone: 904-358-8366 Toll-Free: 877-358-7663 Fax: 904-358-8285 tonyac@mmi2000.net www.mmi2000.net Booth: 522 Millennium Metals Inc specializes in steel and aluminum accessories and their extensive product line includes flashings, ventilation and a complete line of metal panel systems and components. Millennium Metals has supported distributors and contractors for over 20 years.

Experience the difference Millennium Metals can make on your next project.

MSA Roofing 1637 51st Ave Tuscaloosa AL 35401 Toll-Free: 800-489-2391 nathan@msaroof.com www.msaroof.com Booth: 713 www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

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Mule-Hide Products

1195 Prince Hall Dr Beloit WI 53511 Phone: 608-361-6828 Toll-Free: 800-786-1492 Fax: 608-365-0336 tanya.walker@mulehide.com www.mulehide.com Booth: 719 Mule-Hide Products offers premium low-slope roofing products and systems to professional contractors through U.S. and Canadian distribution. EPDM, TPO, PVC, insulation, roof boards, adhesives, tapes and accessories feature extensive code approvals, UL/FM listed assemblies and warranty programs. Mule-Hide Products is an ENERGY STAR Partner. Call 800-786-1492 or visit www.mulehide.com.

National Women in Roofing 2851 S Parker Rd Ste 12104 Aurora CO 80014 Phone: 303-674-7275 katryna.chamblin@civicamanagement.com www.nationalwomeninroofing.org Booth: 1633 NB Handy 65 N 10th St Lynchburg VA 24504 Toll-Free: 800-284-6242 ckeatley@nbhandy.com www.nbhandy.com Booth: 1201 NB Handy is a vertically integrated roofing, HVAC and metals company supplying sustainable products, machinery and technical services. As metal experts, they offer industry leading solutions to contractors, fabricators and distributors in architectural, commercial and residential segments throughout the MidAtlantic and Southeast.

New Tech Machinery 16265 E 33rd Ave Ste 40 Aurora CO 80010 Phone: 303-294-0538 sales@newtechmachinery.com www.newtechmachinery.com Booth: 123 Since 1991, New Tech Machinery has been providing the world’s finest portable rollforming machines, offering seamless gutter and 38

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metal roof and wall panel machines. New Tech Machinery strives to bring versatile easy-to-use rollforming products right to the jobsite.

Phone: 707-872-3620 Toll-Free: 877-324-0444 Fax: 707-588-9187 info@ohagin.com www.ohagin.com Booth: 531 O’Hagin produces more than 180 profile-specific attic vents. Whether the project calls for tile or shingle, there is an innovative O’Hagin attic ventilation product perfect for the job. All models are thoroughly tested, easy to install and remain maintenance free. In addition, their free pre-construction services takes the guesswork out of ventilation.

Next Level Roofing Supply 130 Tech Dr Sanford FL 32771 Phone: 407-732-4678 info@nlroofingsupply.com www.nextlevelmetalsales.com Booth: 423 Companies small and large choose Next Level Roofing Supply because they come through every time, every day. Their knowledgeable team provides a full range of products for the construction and roofing industry that cannot be Ocean Breezes Design matched.

301 Griffin Hollow Rd Shady Valley TN 37688 NPC Colored Sealants Phone: 941-792-9700 1208 8th Ave Toll-Free: 800-735-7216 Maywood IL 60153 goto@oceanbreezes.biz Phone: 708-681-1040 www.oceanbreezesdesign.com Toll-Free: 800-654-1042 Booth: 116 Fax: 708-681-1424 Ocean Breezes provides custom printed customerservice@npcsealants.com t-shirts, hats, all uniform needs and custom www.npcsealants.com embroidered polo’s, hats and more. They have Booth: 709 art services and design assistance available NPC Sealants has been the colored sealants and a two-week turnaround, free shipping and specialists since 1928. Solar Seal #900 is no sales tax outside of Tennessee. based on terpolymer technology that offers a quality alternative to silicone and urethane sealants. NPC Sealants offer exceptional weather resistance, adhesion, elongation and color-fade resistance and are available in over 275 standard colors plus custom colors.

NRCA 10255 W Higgins Rd Ste 600 Rosemont IL 60018 Phone: 847-299-9070 Fax: 847-299-1183 info@nrca.net www.nrca.net Booth: 1601 NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations, the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. NRCA represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors, manufacturers, distributors, architects, consultants, engineers, building owners and government agencies.

O’Hagin LLC

210 Classic Ct Ste 100 Rohnert Park CA 94928

OMG National 10200 W State Rd 84 Ste 107 Davie FL 33324 Toll-Free: 800-789-4619 jsouza@omgnational.com www.omgnational.com Booth: 1412 OMG National is a leading internet marketing solutions company for small and medium-sized businesses. For 30-plus years, OMG has serviced thousands of clients in the roofing industry, helping them to get and keep more customers. Utilizing powerful products and a results-focused team, OMG National works closely with clients to achieve their marketing goals.

OMG Roofing Products 153 Bowles Rd Agawam MA 01001 Toll-Free: 800-633-3800 moskar@omginc.com www.omgroofing.com Booth: 505 One Stop Roofing Supply 943 Mozart Dr Orlando FL 32825 Phone: 407-258-6548 ackeem@junkitplus.com Booth: 1520

FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Owens Corning One Owens Corning Pkwy Toledo OH 43569 1-800-GET PINK www.owenscorning.com Booth: 803 At Owens Corning, the people and products make the world a better place. They are a global building and construction materials leader, helping customers win in the market by providing innovative and sustainable solutions.

Ozbee

5039 West Ave San Antonio TX 78213 Phone: 210-854-6969 brad.beldon@beldon.com www.ozbee.com Booth: 1413 Ozbee delivers contracting solutions to bid work and produce it in one CRM. They take pride in providing an affordable ($35 a month), one-stop solution that can take your performance to the next level.

PAC-CLAD | Petersen

102 Northpoint Pkwy Acworth GA 30102 Toll-Free: 800-PAC-CLAD info@pac-clad.com www.pac-clad.com Booth: 419 Petersen, a Carlisle company, manufactures PAC-CLAD metal cladding products in multiple gauges of steel and aluminum, including coil and flat sheet, hidden- and exposed-fastener wall panels, standing seam roof panels, soffit panels, perforated metal, fascia, coping and composite panels. All are available in 70 percent PVDF finish in 46 standard colors.

PBP Sales Corp 1818 7th Ave N #2 Lake Worth FL 33461 Toll-Free: 800-367-8168 Fax: 561-588-9283 pbpsalescorp@gmail.com Booth: 1206

Perennial Roofing by Daltile

POLIFILM America 300 Townpark Dr NW Ste 140 Kennesaw GA 30141 Phone: 678-290-1778 bdellacqua@polifilm.us www.polifilmamerica.com Booth: 1322 POLIFILM America provides a complete line of surface protection films for major markets such as applications for building, glass, plastics and metal as well as high-pressured laminate surfaces. POLIFILM ensures that perfectly matched surface protection solutions can be applied and subsequently removed, while still maintaining product added value.

7834 CF Hawn Frwy Dallas TX 75217 Toll-Free: 800-933-8453 suzette.morris@daltile.com www.daltile.com/roofing Booth: 1034 Perennial Roofing by Daltile is a roofing tile category under the Daltile brand. As experts in porcelain tile, they offer carefully selected roofing products that have timeless beauty, everlasting quality and an easy installation technique. Perennial porcelain tiles provide a variety of designs sure to suit any taste. For more information, visit www.daltile.com/roofing.com.

Polyglass USA Inc

Performance Roof Systems 4800 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Kansas City MO 64130 Toll-Free: 800-727-9872 jalstonwatkins@soprema.us www.performanceroofsystems.us Booth: 333 Performance Roof Systems is a leading manufacturer of sustainable modified bitumen roofing systems with an emphasis on research, sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Performance Roof Systems is a proud member of the SOPREMA International worldwide group of companies.

PM Silicone – Progressive Materials

540 Central Ct New Albany IN 47150 Phone: 813-326-0016 joe@pmsilicone.com www.pmsilicone.com Booth: 807 PM is the industry leader in silicone roofing, providing a high-performance, low-cost alternative to re-roofing. Their liquid-applied restoration systems help contractors solve problems and be profitable. PM’s Silicone Roofing System is backed by watertight warranties for up to 20 years and have Miami-Dade County and Florida Product approvals. PM Silicone provides onsite and online training to ensure complete understanding and confidence in the silicone installation process.

1111 W Newport Center Dr Deerfield Beach FL 33442 Phone: 954-233-1330 www.polyglass.us Booth: 407 Polyglass is an ISO 9001:2015 certified leading manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes and roof coatings for low- and steep-slope applications with over 25 years of experience in North America.

Premier Metal Roof Mfg 8820 Maislin Dr Tampa FL 33637 Phone: 813-498-4270 ray.bowen@pmroof.com www.pmroof.com Booth: 1213 Primegrip 312 W 2nd St Unit #A1311 Casper WY 82601 Phone: 905-671-4788 Fax: 905-672-5499 info@primegrip.com www.primegrip.com Booth: 122 Primegrip manufactures premium hand tools, equipment and accessories for roofing, siding, framing, HVAC and construction professionals who demand best in class products.

ProGifter 322 Houghton Ave Olean NY 14760 Phone: 956-222-1224 events@cutco.com www.progifter.com Booth: 126

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Progressive Metals

PO Box 685 Cornwall PA 17016 Toll-Free: 855-835-9762 sales@progressivemetals.com www.progressivemetals.com Booth: 121 Progressive Metals aims to meet and exceed all customer coil needs. Offering a wide variety of colors in high-quality 28-gauge coil and 26- and 24-gauge slit coil, excellent customer service and exceptional delivery across the U.S. Progressive Metals also offers a full line of accessories to finish your build.

Protecto Wrap Co 1955 S Cherokee St Denver CO 80223 Toll-Free: 800-759-9727 info@protectowrap.com www.protectowrap.com Booth: 125 Since 1952, Protecto Wrap Company has been manufacturing waterproofing membranes with a sound reputation for producing some of the highest quality waterproofing systems available. Products meet or exceed the design requirements and specifications for a variety of applications. Protecto Wrap offers design consultation and field technical support for all product lines including residential and commercial waterproofing membranes.

Pure Lead Products 127 Ranier Dr Lake Placid FL 33852 Phone: 205-908-2965 Fax: 205-991-9988 ed@pureleadproducts.com www.pureleadproducts.com Booth: 733 Pure Lead Products is a manufacturer of lead roof products.

QUATTRO Synthetic Underlayment

3120 Latrobe Dr Unit 260 Charlotte NC 28211 Phone: 704-362-1922 mjansen@smartechonline.com www.quattro-insulation.com Booth: 1608 40

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QUATTRO will serve double duty as the roof underlayment and vapor barrier. It’s extremely flexible, adapts to all roof shapes and prevents an increase in thickness to the structure.

QUATTRO is light-weight yet strong and is easier, faster and safer to install than roofing felt. QUATTRO has a core of self-extinguishing and waterproof polyethylene and four layers of aluminum.

R A Metals 358 E Washington St Starke FL 32901 Phone: 904-650-2643 ppadiotis@advsheetmetal.com www.roycecompany.com Booth: 138 R.K. Hydro-Vac PO Box 669052 Charlotte NC 28266 Phone: 704-393-9473 Toll-Free: 800-762-8361 roberth@rkhydrovacnc.com www.rkhydrovac.com Booth: 619 Raptor Synthetic Underlayment

1155 E 54th St Indianapolis IN 46220 Phone: 317-800-8444 jlindstrom@raptorunderlayment.com www.raptorunderlayment.com Booth: 1422 Makers of extremely safe, walkable and easy to install underlayment products, Raptor also has the world’s most extensive private label and sizing program that works all the way down to the contractor level. Tarps, house wrap, flashing items and guardrail systems are second to none and are all customizable.

Reed’s Metals

4020 SW 449 St Horseshoe Beach FL 32648 Phone: 352-498-0100 Toll-Free: 800-581-4645 marketing@reedsmetals.com www.reedsmetals.com Booth: 911 For over 25 years, Reed’s Metals has been an award-winning industry leader providing metal roofing, panel systems, pole barns, tube

buildings and pre-engineered steel buildings.

Now with two manufacturing facilities in Florida, Horseshoe Beach and Ft Myers, Reed’s Metals offers unprecedented quality and service across the Sunshine State.

RESISTO 310 Quadral Dr Wadsworth OH 44281 Phone: 855-227-7850 jmorgan@resisto.us www.resisto.us Booth: 114 RESISTO manufactures a range of products for roofing, waterproofing and insulation. Offering a line of peel and stick underlayment’s, selfadhered or torch modified products, air barriers, below grade and reflective insulation products.

Ritz Safety 3914 U.S. Hwy 301 N Ste 500 Tampa FL 33619 Phone: 813-627-0200 tom.eifrid@ritzsafety.com www.ritzsafety.com Booth: 1134 Rocket Equipment

9684 N 109th Ave Omaha NE 68142 Phone: 531-215-1500 sales@rocketequipment.com www.rocketequipment.com Booth: 629 Rocket Equipment is the manufacturer of the Trash Rocket, the innovative mobile telescoping trash chute. The Trash Rocket saves time and money on every roof tear-off and provides a clean, safe worksite.

Roof Goose Vent LLC 435 Compass Cir North Kingstown RI 02852 Phone: 401-522-9857 forrest@roofgoosevent.com www.roofgoosevent.com Booth: 1210 Roof Hugger LLC PO Box 1560 Lutz FL 33548 Toll-Free: 800-771-1711 djhighnote@roofhugger.com www.roofhugger.com Booth: 925

FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Roof Shield 806 Lusk St Albertville AL 35950 Phone: 855-476-6374 tim@roofshield.com www.roofshield.com Booth: 1516 Roof-A-Cide

source for professionals in the roofing supply industry.

most complete line of USA-made metal forming tools and machinery on the market.

Roofmaster Products 760 Atlanta South Pkwy Ste 200 College Park GA 30349 Phone: 770-981-5169 Toll-Free: 888-321-3847 atlanta@roofmaster.com www.roofmaster.com Booth: 1320 Currently, Roofmaster Products manufactures nearly 60 different proprietary products exclusively for the commercial roofing industry.

Whether your application is BUR, cold process, single-ply or tile, Roofmaster has the equipment, tools and knowledge to help you get the job done right.

Roser USA 151 Regal Row Ste 101 Dallas TX 75247 Toll-Free: 888-558-6167 miketwedell@roser-usa.com www.roser-usa.com Booth: 1140 Roser USA markets and distributes Roser stone coated steel roofing systems in North America. 26-gauge Galvalume coated steel product is stone chip coated at their ISO-9001 certified manufacturing plant in Seoul, South Korea. Roser has over 40 years’ experience in providing the world with quality roofing options.

2421 SW 127th Ave Davie FL 33325 Toll-Free: 800-806-6727 www.roof-a-cide.com Booth: 1119 Roofr Roof-A-Cide offers an EPA approved roof stain prevention product that guarantees roofs will remain stain free and kill mold for two years. It’s safe for people, pets and plants. Expand your 645 Clayton St roof maintenance program with Roof-A-Cide.

San Francisco CA 94117 RoofersCoffeeShop Phone: 437-882-8083 clarissa@roofr.com www.roofr.com Booth: 1041 411 E Cascade Ave Ste 206 Roofr is a SaaS platform that gives roofing Sisters OR 97759 contractors everything they need to save time, Toll-Free: 877-419-0477 money and close more business. They offer yvette@rooferscoffeeshop.com instant estimating tools that qualify leads in www.rooferscoffeeshop.com seconds, $15 roof measurement reports and Booth: Lobby proposal software that customers can e-sign Since its inception, RoofersCoffeeShop has with a click. Visit www.roofr.com to learn more. been committed to elevating the professionalism of the industry and helping roofing contrac- RoofScope 370 17th St Ste 5000 tors find the resources they need for success.

Denver CO 80202 One way they do this is by being strong advoToll-Free: 866-301-4101 cates of our industry associations, partnering tom@myscopetech.com with them to connect them with contractors. www.roofscope.com Roofing Contractor / Roofing Supply Pro 2401 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 700 Troy MI 48084 Phone: 248-786-1210 reimerc@bnpmedia.com www.roofingcontractor.com www.roofingsupplypro.com Booth: 1603 Roofing Contractor is the premier magazine for roofing contractors. Each month, relevant information covering the latest trends in the roofing industry, safety, business and legal concerns are addressed. Roofing Contractor editorial reaches a national audience and covers all aspects of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional roofing. Roofing Supply Pro, a new online publication and website from the publisher of Roofing Contractor, is the go-to

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Roper Whitney

2833 Huffman Blvd Rockford IL 61103 Phone: 815-962-3011 Fax : 815-962-2227 info@roperwhitney.com www.roperwhitney.com Booth: 1501 With over 250 years of combined experience in the industry, Tennsmith, Roper Whitney and Roll Former’s family of brands offer an extensive product line designed to streamline the sheet metal fabrication process. Offering the

RPS Metal Roofing & Siding Inc

710 3rd Ave Welaka FL 32193 Phone: 386-467-9277 Fax: 386-467-9858 sales@rpsmetalroofing.com www.rpsmetalroofing.com Booth: 1509 RPS is a top-quality manufacturer of metal roofing and siding panels. They have state-ofthe-art equipment, resulting in fine quality metal roofs for commercial, residential and agricultural use. RPS stocks everything you need to install your roof package.

Rust-Oleum 11 Hawthorn Pkwy Vernon Hills IL 60061 Toll-Free: 800-677-7878 david.deforge@rustoleum.com www.rustoleum.com Booth: 1218 RYNO Strategic Solutions 22601 N 17th Ave #250 Phoenix AZ 85027 Toll-Free: 877-964-2233 swilkinson@rynoss.com www.rynoss.com Booth: 904 Sabre Metals of Florida LLC 1100 Charles St Longwood FL 32750 Phone: 407-598-0811 sastri@sabremetalsllc.com www.sabremetalsllc.com Booth: 140 www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

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Santafe Tile Corp 8825 NW 95th St Medley FL 33178 Phone: 305-885-9002 rmedina@santafetile.com www.santafetile.com Booth: 440

Sentry Building Innovations 1209 Orange St Wilmington DE 19801 Phone: 843-735-1773 salexander@sentrybuilding.com www.roofnado.com Booth: 319

Sashco Inc 14802 Grant St Thornton CO 80023 Toll-Free: 800-767-5656 www.sashco.com Booth: 644 Sashco is an 84 year-young family company that geeks out over a better way to caulk and stain. Making a “Good, Better, Best” product range just doesn’t turn our crank. Sashco is passionate about making the highest performance product possible for each project.

Service First Solutions 533 Kings Rd Double Oak TX 75077 Phone: 945-300-1350 adrian@growroofservice.com www.growroofservice.com Booth: 1305

Seal Bond 1251 E Mt Garfield Rd Norton Shores MI 49444 Toll-Free: 800-252-4144 ext 117 kiverson@seal-bond.com www.seal-bond.com Booth: 1326 SEMCO

2737 Ignition Dr Jacksonville FL 32218 Toll-Free: 800-874-0335 cpalmer@semetals.com www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com Booth: 1404 The Gibraltar Building Accessories Division consists of leading manufacturers in the building products industry to include Southeastern Metals, DOT Metal Products, Appleton Supply, Award Metals and Norwesco. This specialized group of metal manufacturing facilities provide construction solutions that serve customers in a variety of industries throughout the U.S. SENCO 8450 Broadwell Ave Cincinnati OH 45244 Toll-Free: 800-543-4596 Fax: 800-543-3299 mcallahan@senco.com www.senco.com Booth: 544 SENCO is an American manufacturer of quality tools and fasteners. They provide fastening solutions that increase productivity and make work safer and easier to perform. SENCO will be displaying cordless fastening systems.

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Sherwin Williams / Uniflex 101 Prospect Ave NW Cleveland OH 44115 Toll-Free: 888-321-3539 andres.d.ramirez@sherwin.com www.uniflexroof.com Booth: 1200 Sika Sarnafil 3483 Satellite Blvd Duluth GA 30096 Phone: 770-495-0025 saurer.ryan@us.sika.com www.usa.sika.com Booth: 1313 Simpson Strong-Tie 921 Morris Ave Orlando FL 32803 Toll-Free: 800-333-1800 kwenzel@strongtie.com www.strongtie.com Booth: 1406 SOPREMA

310 Quadral Dr Wadsworth OH 44281 Phone: 330-334-0066 Toll-Free: 800-356-3521 jalstonwatkins@soprema.us www.soprema.us Booth: 331 SPEC Building Materials 2840 Roe Ln Kansas City KS 66103 Toll-Free: 866-585-7785 t.stickney@speccorp.com www.speccorp.com Booth: 309 SRS Distribution / Suncoast Roofers Supply 7440 TX-121 McKenney TX 75070 Phone: 214-491-4149

zachary.grossman@srsicorp.com www.suncoastrooferssupply.com Booth: 100 Stamm Manufacturing 4850 Orange Ave Ft Pierce FL 34947 Toll-Free: 800-226-5056 sharon@stamm-mfg.com www.stamm-mfg.com Booth: 234 Steinel America 9051 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 jennifer.keney@steinel.net www.steinel.net Booth: 527 STINGER

2964 Clydon Ave SW Grand Rapids MI 49519 Phone: 616-538-8000 Toll-Free: 800-968-6245 Fax: 616-531-5970 jeff_helmholdt@nationalnail.com www.stingerworld.com Booth: 341 STINGER was born from an innovation focused on providing the best protection from moisture below the surface. That means a superior moisture defense system of underlayments, fasteners and the tools to lay them down. Because when it comes to protecting your home, it’s all about what lies underneath.

Stormseal USA LLC

PO Box 3023 W Palm Beach FL 33402 Phone: 561-588-5653 sales@stormseal.com www.stormseal.com Booth: 127 Stormseal is a polyethylene film that heatshrinks to securely wrap a damaged roof or structure. Unlike tarpaulins, Stormseal stays put until permanent repairs can be made, resisting wind, rain and hail and preventing further distress and costly damage.

SumoQuote 1025 10th St SE Calgary AB Canada T2G 3E1 Phone: 509-213-0118 ryan@sumoquote.com www.sumoquote.com Booth: 741

FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Sun-Tek Skylights 10303 General Dr Orlando FL 32824 Phone: 407-859-2117 Toll-Free: 800-334-5854 Fax: 800-331-6607 customerservice@sun-tek.com www.sun-tek.com Booth: 200 Sun-Tek manufactures a complete line of residential skylights including glass, polycarbonate domed, Miami-Dade County approved, tubular and multi-tubular models. Sun-Tek manufactures all of their glass models with LoE340 glass. Custom commercial skylights are also available. Stop by booth 200 to see their latest designs.

Sunshine Metal Supply 719 Cattlemen Rd Sarasota FL 34232 Phone: 941-600-2521 floyd@sunshinemetalsupply.com www.sunshinemetalsupply.com Booth: 822

TAMKO Building Products LLC

198 Four States Dr Galena KS 66739 Toll-Free: 800-641-4691 Fax: 800-841-1925 info@tamko.com www.tamko.com Booth: 1405 TAMKO Building Products LLC is a leading independent manufacturer of residential roofing shingles crafted with American pride for more than 75 years. At TAMKO, the popular Heritage and Proline shingle series feature the best roofing colors on the market that are backed by a brand name recognized for its rich history, core values of honesty, integrity, quality products and processes, authority with building professionals and support for its community.

SWI Machinery 85 Howell Ave Fairburn GA 30213 Phone: 770-766-0880 jason@swimachinery.com www.swimachinery.com Booth: 431 SYL Roofing Supply

Sunniland Corp

1735 St Rd 419 Longwood FL 32750 Phone: 407-322-2421 Toll-Free: 800-432-1130 lpressley@sunnilandcorp.com www.sunniland.com Booth: 809 20 locations for commercial and residential, tile and metal. If it goes on a roof, Sunniland has it.

930 Carter Rd #303 Winter Garden FL 34787 Phone: 407-577-7550 cristel@sylroofingsupply.com www.sylroofingsupply.com Booth: 118 SYL Roofing Supply is a top wholesale distributor and retailer of roofing materials in the Central Florida area, from Orlando to Tampa. They provide a wide array of high-quality products with competitive prices for homeowners, building owners, architects and general contractors, to help them meet their project goals.

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Tampa Metal Works 6601 N 50th St Tampa FL 33610 Phone: 813-628-9223 tim@tampametalworksinc.com www.tampametalworksinc.com Booth: 1109 Tampa Metal Works is a metal fabrication company with over 30 years of experience creating products with quality craftsmanship from concept to a finished product. If you have a drawing, chances are Tampa Metal Works can build it for you.

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Tarco One Information Way #225 Little Rock AR 72202 Toll-Free: 800-365-4506 sratcliff@tarcoroofing.com www.tarcoroofing.com Booth: 533 Tarco manufactures a complete line of roofing membranes and building envelope products including tradition saturated felt, self-adhered and synthetic underlayments, SBS self-adhered modified bitumen cap and base sheets, deck and balcony waterproofing and window and wall flashing tapes.

Tesco Equipment

3661 NW 126th Ave Coral Springs FL 33065 Phone: 954-752-7994 Fax: 954-341-3802 sales@tescohilift.com www.tescohilift.com Booth: 1236 Based in Coral Springs, Tesco Equipment has a history of over 70 years building dependable, durable and rugged high lift roofing trucks.

Hoisting 6 to 60 tons, from 14-feet to 20-feet, Tesco time tested, safe, patented designs meet applicable ANSI/SIAA92.20 requirements. They also offer OSHA compliant personnel work platforms.

The Metal Maniacs LLC 16150 Lee Rd Unit 120 Ft Myers FL 33912 Phone: 239-989-8932 sales@themetalmaniacs.com www.metalmaniacsfl.com Booth: 832 Tilcor Roofing Systems 1964 Sundew Ct NE Palm Bay FL 32905 mariah.kern@tilcor.com www.tilcorroofingsystems.com Booth: 112 Titanium & RhinoRoof One Owens Corning Pkwy Toledo OH 43659 Toll-Free: 800-GET-PINK www.eavetopeak.com Booth: 804 Install right from the start with the brands you know and trust with a growing portfolio of high performance self-adhered ice and water barrier and synthetic underlayment products that give you the best options for every roofing job.

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Titebond 2020 Bruck St Columbus OH 43207 Phone: 614-288-7190 zackaryzaza@franklininternational.com www.titebond.com Booth: 526 Tri County Metals

www.trufast.com Booth: 624 TRUFAST is a leading U.S. manufacturer of engineered fastening solutions for the commercial roofing industry. Products include a comprehensive selection of fasteners, fastening accessories, adhesives and tools and SIP nail base panels. Fastening solutions conform to the highest standard (FM Global, Miami-Dade County product approval, European Technical approvals and NTA).

Union Corrugating Company

301 SE 16th St Trenton FL 32693 Toll-Free: 877-766-3309 info@tricountymetals.com www.tricountymetals.com Booth: 835 Tri County Metals is a metal roofing manufacturer located in Trenton, Florida, producing metal roofing panels suitable for residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial applications. A proven leader with superior service, fast lead times and expedited delivery capabilities, Tri County Metals services all of Florida and South Georgia.

Triangle Fastener Corp 114 Atlantic Annex Pt Maitland FL 32751 Toll-Free: 800-486-1832 agray@trianglefastener.com www.trianglefastener.com Booth: 626 TRP Roofing Products 1818 SW 31st Ave Hallendale FL 33009 Toll-Free: 800-535-6947 chrisn@gotropical.com www.tropicalroofingproducts.com Booth: 337 TRP is a national manufacturer of roofing materials used to repair, maintain and restore a variety of roofing systems. Since 1952, TRP’s family business strived to provide both the best materials and top-tier customer service.

Throughout their history, TRP has manufactured professional-grade roof cements, primers, adhesives and coatings exclusively in the USA – and thanks to joining forces with SOPREMA in 2022, now part of a family of companies that can offer comprehensive solutions for all other facets of the building envelope.

TRUFAST 2105 County Rd 12C Bryan OH 43506 Toll-Free: 800-443-9602 sales@trufast.com

701 S King St Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone: 859-338-2810 Toll-Free: 888-685-7663 Fax: 910-485-7991 marketing@unioncorrugating.com www.unioncorrugating.com Booth: 113 Union Corrugating is an award-winning industry leader serving the residential, commercial and agricultural roofing and siding markets, focused on delivering quality products, superior service and value for their customers. Visit booth 113, www.unioncorrugating.com or call 888-6857663 for more information.

United States Steel Corporation 600 Grant St Pittsburgh PA 15219 Phone: 412-433-3621 mecarlisle@uss.com www.ussteel.com Booth: 227 USG Securock 23821 Creek Branch Ln Estero FL 34135 Phone: 513-260-7808 philtman@usg.com www.usg.com Booth: 1232 Van Boxel Surplus LLC

1377 GAR Hwy Chardon OH 44024 Phone: 440-721-1504 kyle@vanboxelsurplus.org www.vanboxelsurplus.com Booth: 1612 Van Boxel Surplus offers underlayment and synthetics and felts.

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Volatile Free Inc

PO Box 5001 Greenwood SC 29649 Toll-Free: 877-888-3589 mims.mobley@velux.com www.veluxusa.com/floridaskylights Booth: 618 VELUX Skylights manufactures skylights, solar shade and sun tunnels. Stop by booth 618 and learn how to make more profit and how the 30% Federal Tax Credit applies.

19500 Janacek Ct Brookfield WI 53045 Toll-Free: 800-307-9218 Fax: 262-787-0500 info@volatilefree.com www.volatilefree.com Booth: 824 Since 1995, Volatile Free Inc has been a family-owned and operated chemical manufacturer. Better known as VFI throughout the industry, they custom formulate fluid-applied roofing silicones, acrylics and polyurethanes for use on buildings across America. Volatile Free is recognized for and committed to offering unparalleled customer service.

Verea Roof Tile Co 7275 NW 61st St Miami FL 33166 Phone: 786-641-9154 rooftile@hotmail.com www.vereaclaytile.com Booth: 1022

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WUKO Inc

3505 Associate Dr Greensboro NC 27405 Phone: 980-938-0512 office@wukoinc.com www.wukoinc.com Booth: 1615 WUKO has been matching tools to customers’ sheet metal needs since 1950. As a thirdgeneration family-owned business, they take the time to craft a lineup of tools that will enable installers to do work they can be proud of.

WUKO offers tools for bending, cutting, profiling and seaming.

XSCOPE Inc 6711 NW 44th St Coral Springs FL 33067 Phone: 954-234-8912 lrossi@x-scope.net www.x-scope.net Booth: 432 XSCOPE offers the most accurate roof aerial measurement software on the market with great assessment tools for commercial and residential roofing. They provide an unlimited platform where the user can perform the entire measurement without paying for reports or having to wait long periods of time for results.

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2801 Post Oak Ste 600 Houston TX 77056 Phone: 949-436-1203 Toll-Free: 800-669-8453 aiten@westlake.com www.westlakeroyalroofing.com Booth: 105 1285 Ritner Hwy Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions is the comCarlisle PA 17013 bination of DaVinci Roofscapes and the former Toll-Free: 800-992-7663 Boral North America roofing product lines. emma.nealy@versico.com Brands include U.S. Tile Clay Tile, DaVinci www.versico.com Roofscapes, composite slate and shake, New Booth: 808 Point Concrete Tile, Unified Steel Stone Coated As one of the largest single-ply membrane Zgraph Inc Roofing and Westlake Royal Roofing Comporoofing system providers in the world, Versico nents, all designed to deliver a higher standard 125 Basin St Ste 203 continues to offer quality and expertise in the Daytona Beach FL 32114 of roof installation and performance. commercial roofing marketplace. For 30 years, Phone: 386-255-5556 Versico has provided the low-slope, commercial Worthouse Inc billz@zgraph.com roofing industry with the best customer service www.zgraph.com and most innovative, energy-efficient roofing Booth: 244 solutions available.

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Viking Products Group

3812 E 91st St Cleveland OH 44105 Toll-Free: 800-350-2142 customerservice@vikingpg.com www.vikingpg.com Booth: 1240 Viking Products Group is fearlessly innovating solutions for roof replacement, restoration and the building envelope. As a value-added manufacturer, Viking focuses on servicing the roofing contractor better than the rest. Find your local representative today and become a Viking.

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321 Mills Rd Waynesboro GA 30830-5378 Phone: 847-621-2470 worthouse@worthouse.com www.worthouse.com Booth: 1617 Worthouse Metal Roofing Manufacturing leads the way in luxury designer metal roofing, gutters and soffits, with a great material and wind warranties, plus the highest hurricane, hail and fire ratings on the market. Worthouse is dedicated to making your life peaceful with the only roof you’ll ever need.

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Auction Starts July 7 – Donate an Item Now This year’s Foundation Auction runs July 7-14 online and July 12-14 at FRSA’s Annual Convention at the Gaylord Palms Resort. The online format means you can bid and win from anywhere. To register, text FRSA to 243725 from your phone. The Auction will close at 1:00 pm Friday, July 14 and you will be able to pick up items you have won at the Auction booth before you leave the Convention.

research, develops continuing education seminars and awards scholarships to industry families. The Auction is the major fundraiser each year that helps makes these efforts possible. All Auction item donors will be featured on the Auction website and Florida Roofing.

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There is still time to donate an item and be seen in the Foundation Auction. To donate, visit Exhibitors, Get a Booth Auction Ribbon www.floridaroof.com/item or contact John Hellein at Exhibitors who donate an item to the Auction receive a john@floridaroof.com or 800-767-3772 ext. 123. The ribbon to hang in your booth on the Expo floor: a great value of item donated to the Auction is tax-deductible way to demonstrate your support of the industry. The for the donor. Thank you to those companies and indiFRSA Educational & Research Foundation conducts viduals below who have already donated: 1905 Family of Restaurants 4 C’s Spray Equipment Adams & Reese LLP Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Antonella’s Pizzeria Atlantic Asphalt & Equipment Co AZ on the Rocks Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Butterfly World Chicago Shedd Aquarium Chick-fil-A Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Crayola Experience Costco Wholesale Cotton Court Hotel D.I. Roof Seamers Denver Broncos Drexel Metals Duro-Last Roofing Inc

Eagle Roofing Products Enzian, Eden Bar & FL Film Festival Ethos Vegan Kitchen Field Museum Flamingo Gardens Florida Museum of Natural History Florida Roofing Magazine Foxtail Coffee Co FRSA Self Insurers Fund GAF George Ebersold Great Explorations Children’s Museum Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing IB Roof Systems Integrity Metals Jacksonville Historic True Crime Tour KARNAK Corp

Kavas Tacos & Tequila Kennedy Skylights Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Lakeside Hotel & Casino Let’s Roam Madison Mallards Baseball Mike Silvers, CPRC Millennium Metals Morris Inn Notre Dame Murder n’ Mayhem Museum of Discovery and Science Museum of Science & Industry O’Hagin LLC Opus Coffee Orlando City Soccer Club Orlando Science Center Orlando Shakes Theater

Orlando Solar Bears Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society Perennial Roofing by Dal-Tile Reed’s Metals LLC Rodizio Grill RoofersCoffeeShop SOPREMA Sun-Tek Skylights Tapa Toro Taverna Opa Orlando The Andy Warhol Museum The Cheesecake Factory The Field Museum The Windy City Bulls Tibor Torok Tiff’s Treats Total Wine & More Tuni’s Westgate Resorts

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FRSA Welcomes Lisa Marie Feijo FRM Staff As Mike Reed retires from FRSA, a new chapter begins and we’re excited to welcome Lisa Marie Feijo as our new Controller and General Manager. Lisa Marie is originally from Westport, Mass. and currently lives in Deland. Florida has been her home for many years, although you wouldn’t know that by speaking with her.

She attended the University of Central Florida and has a master’s degree in accounting. Prior to joining FRSA, Lisa Marie worked in the auto auction industry for over 15 years. In 2014, while working for a small software company, the President of the auction group recruited her to come and work for them. As the company grew over the years, so did her position. Lisa Marie was the only female administrator in the company and was sad when the owner passed in late 2021. In early 2022, the company was sold and unfortunately, all administrators were dismissed from the company.

In addition to working for other companies, Lisa Marie owns a small accounting business where she’s had clients for over 15 years and enjoys helping people with their accounting and tax needs. “One of the things I missed most after leaving my job and working for myself, was being part of a team,” Lisa Marie stated.

So, in late 2022, she began sending resumes out to see if there was another company where she would be a good fit and could begin the next chapter of her life. FRSA responded to her resume. “Replacing one of your key employees, especially one who handles the finances for all our entities, was extremely stressful.

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Finding the right person – one with financial experience and qualifications, who was also interested in taking on multiple duties – was essential for us,” stated Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director.

“With only eight full-time team members, there are times when it’s all hands on deck for an event in the Training Center or at the Convention. And, finding an outgoing person who can pivot as needed and work with our members was crucial.”

After a second interview, Lisa Marie was offered the position. She has spent the last few months learning the accounting systems for FRSA’s multiple entities, working closely with Mike Reed. Lisa Marie attended her first Board of Directors and Committee meetings at the end of April and did an awesome job.

Many members let her know that she had big shoes to fill in taking over Mike’s position, to which she responded, “I have big feet.”

“I really felt I could be a good fit here and was very happy when I got the call from Lisa asking me if I wanted to join FRSA’s team. One aspect of the job that I was very interested in was the flexibility the position offered. I have the freedom to create financials one day and the next I could be stuffing envelopes or overseeing a project in the building. My employment history has always been in that type of environment and I love it,” added Lisa Marie. “I could be doing payables in the morning and in the afternoon driving cars through a lane because we were short drivers during a sale. Or assisting deployment teams with setting up our software because I understood what the controllers needed to be successful with the software.”

Of all her achievements, she’s most proud to be a single mother of a beautiful daughter named Ashlie.

Lisa Marie is a huge sports fan and enjoys many kinds of sports. “Some of my favorite memories with my grandfather are going to Celtic games and cheering on our team. During football season, Sundays are family day and we all get together to watch the games,” Lisa Marie stated.

We’re happy to have her on our team and look forward to a long-term relationship. You can meet Lisa Marie at the Convention where she’ll be working the FRSA Registration Desk.

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Steep Slope Underlayment Changes in the FBC 8th Edition Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Director of Technical Services

Most of the underlayment requirements outlined in the new 8th Edition of the Florida Building Code (2023), other than those in the HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties), haven’t undergone many substantive changes. Some of the language has, however, been reworked, particularly the description of the two-ply nailed application for underlayment in section 3 (below) of the new code. The overlap descriptions used for this option in the previous edition of the FBC, caused inconsistent underlayment exposures that often necessitated chalking lines even when using an underlayment with ply lines specifically designed for a two-ply application.

In both the new code and the previous version of the code, the first course is based on using a strip of underlayment that is half the width of a full sheet, thereby reducing waste and labor cost when compared to the method used in older versions of the code. These required an additional inch of width for the strip, making the remaining piece unusable for the first course. The new language not only allows for all types of approved underlayment materials but also the use of any width sheet. I’ll review the actual lap changes, but first let’s look at the newly condensed language. Based on changes made in the code, HVHZ underlayment applications should be very similar to those described here except the use of tin caps/tabs will still be required. The drafts of the actual code have not been published as of this writing, so the sections shown below are based on the supplements developed from the actual modifications. They are accurate other than any possible editorial or correlation changes.

CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES

CHAPTER 9 ROOF ASSEMBLIES SECTION 1507 & R905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOF COVERINGS 1.

The entire roof deck shall be covered with an approved self-adhering polymer modified bitumen underlayment complying with ASTM D1970 installed in accordance with both the underlayment manufacturers and roof covering manufacturer’s installation instructions for the deck material, roof ventilation configuration and climate exposure for the roof covering to be installed.

Exceptions: 1.

This method is not permitted for wood shingles or shakes.

2. An existing self-adhering modified bitumen underlayment that has been previously installed over the roof decking and, where it is required, renailing of the roof sheathing in accordance with Section 706.7.1 of the Florida Building Code, Existing Building can be confirmed or verified. An approved underlayment in accordance with Table 1507.1.1.1 for the applicable roof covering shall be applied over the entire roof over the existing self-adhered modified bitumen underlayment.

2. A minimum 3-3/4-inch-wide (102 96 mm) strip of selfadhering polymer-modified bitumen membrane complying with ASTM D1970 or self-adhering flexible flashing tape complying with AAMA 711, Level 3 [for exposure up to 176°F (80°C)], installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the deck material, shall be applied over all joints in the roof decking. An approved underlayment in accordance with Table 1507.1.1.1 for the applicable roof covering shall be applied over the entire roof over the membrane strips.

3. Two layers of ASTM D226 Type II or ASTM D4869 Type III, Type IV, or ASTM D8257 underlayment shall be installed as follows: Apply a strip of underlayment for the first course that is half the width of a full sheet parallel to and starting at the eaves, fastened sufficiently to hold in place. Starting at the eave, apply a full sheet of reinforced underlayment for the second course.

Apply the third course of underlayment overlapping the second course successive sheets half the width of a full sheet plus 2 inches. Overlap all successive courses half the width of a full sheet plus 1 inch. End laps shall be 6 inches (152 mm) and shall be offset by 6 feet (1829 mm).

Underlayment shall be attached to a nailable deck with corrosion-resistant fasteners with a maximum fastener spacing measured horizontally and vertically of 12 inches (305 mm) o.c. between side laps, and one row at the end and side laps fastened 6 inches (152 mm) o.c.

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ring or deformed shank nails with metal or plastic caps with a nominal cap diameter of not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm). Metal caps are required where the ultimate design wind speed, Vult, equals or exceeds 170 mph. Metal caps shall have a thickness of not less than 32-guage sheet metal.

The minimum thickness of the outside edge of plastic caps shall be 0.035 inch (0.889 mm). The cap nail shank shall be not less than 0.083 inch (2.1082 mm) for ring shank cap nails. The cap nail shank shall have a length sufficient to penetrate through the roof sheathing of not less than 3/4 inches (19.05 mm) into the roof sheathing.

Exception: 1.

Use of ASTM D8257 underlayment is not permitted for wood shingles or shakes.

The diagrams shown on pages 52 and 54 are for installation with three different width rolls. The laps shown on the right are as described in option 3. More

importantly for roofers, are the exposures between the headlaps. You will notice that the first exposure above the eave is two inches less the width of a half sheet. All succeeding exposures are one inch less than the width of a half sheet. For a 36 inch roll, the half sheet is 18 inches wide. So, the first exposure would be 16 inches with all succeeding exposures being 17 inches. Using the exposures rather than overlap will make this change easier to understand and to teach installers.

One important item to note is wider width underlayment will require additional rows of fasteners in order to maintain the maximum fastener spacing measured horizontally and vertically.

For underlayment used for asphalt shingles there are some additional changes. All nailed underlayment must be installed under the drip edge, both at the rakes and at the eaves. The reason for this change is to reduce the uplift effects on the underlayment at the roof’s edges during high velocity wind events.

TABLE 1507.1.1.1 (R905.1.1.1)

UNDERLAYMENT WITH SELF-ADHERING STRIPS OVER ROOF DECKING JOINTS Underlayment for concrete and clay tile shall comply with Section 1507.3.3 (R905.3.3) Underlayment Attachment Roof Covering Asphalt Shingles, Metal Roof Panels, Photovoltaic Shingles

Underlayment Type ASTM D226 Type II ASTM D4869 Type III or IV ASTM D 6757 ASTM D8257

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Metal Roof Shingles, MineralSurface Roll Roofing, Slate and Slate-type Shingles, Wood Shingles, Wood Shakes

ASTM D226 Type II

Wood Shingles, Wood Shakes

ASTM D226 Type II

ASTM D4869 Type III or IV ASTM D8257

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Roof Slope 2:12 and Less Than 4:12

Roof Slope 4:12 and Greater

Underlayment shall be applied shingle fashion, parallel to and starting from the eave and lapped 4 inches; end laps shall be 6 inches and shall be offset by 6 feet. The underlayment shall be attached to a nailable deck with two staggered rows in the field of the sheet with a maximum fastener spacing of 12 inches o.c., and one row at the end and side laps fastened 6 inches o.c. Underlayment shall be attached using annular ring or deformed shank nails with metal or plastic caps with a nominal cap diameter of not less than 1 inch. Metal caps are required where Apply in the ultimate design wind speed, Vult, equals or exceeds accordance 170 mph. Metal caps shall have a thickness of not less with Section than 32-gage sheet metal. Power-driven metal caps shall 1507.1.1.1, Item have a minimum thickness of 0.010 inch. The minimum 4 or Section thickness of the outside edge of plastic caps shall be 1507.1.1.3, 0.035 inch. The cap nail shank shall be not less than Item 3 0.083inch for ring shank cap nails and 0.091 inch for smooth shank cap nails. The cap nail shank shall have a length sufficient to penetrate through the roof sheathing or not less than 3/4 inch into the roof sheathing.

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When using a self-adhering underlayment, you have the option for the underlayment to go under or over the drip edge. However, if you install the underlayment over the drip edge, the metal flange must be primed with a primer that is compatible with the underlayment. For all asphalt shingle applications, a 4-inch width of roof cement must be placed between the drip edge flange or the self-adhering underlayment and the shingles, both at the eaves and the rakes as described in the code section below and shown in the diagram.

CHAPTER 9 ROOF ASSEMBLIES

SECTION 1507 & R905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOF COVERINGS CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES 1507.2.9.3 (R905.2.8.5) Drip edge. Provide drip edge at eaves and gables of shingle roofs. Overlap is to be a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm). Eave drip edges shall extend 1/2 inch (13 mm) below sheathing and extend back on the roof a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm). Self-adhering, ASTM D1970 underlayment may be installed over a primed drip edge flange. There shall be a minimum 4 inches (51 mm) width of roof cement installed over the drip edge flange or the selfadhering underlayment.

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Figure 1 – 36” underlayment: fasteners 6” o.c. at laps and one row at 12” o.c. between laps

Figure 2 – 48” underlayment: fasteners 6” o.c. at laps and one row at 12” o.c. between laps

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33 feet (10 058 mm), drip edges shall be mechanically fastened a maximum of 4 inches (102 mm) on center.

Hopefully, this information will help prepare you for the code change that will go into effect on December 31, 2023. Watch for other important changes in the code in future editions of this column.

FRSA members can also access previous articles available on the Members Only section of the website, www.floridaroof.com.

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Figure 3 – 60” underlayment: fasteners 6” o.c. at laps and two rows at 12” o.c. between laps

Figure 4 – Drip edge specifications

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Member and Campanella Award recipient and brings over 40 years of industry knowledge and experience to FRSA’s team.

Technical Thoughts Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor Have you ever wondered why the Florida Building Code and the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (MiamiDade County) exist? How do they compare with building codes in the rest of the country? The rest of the world?

Florida is unique. The combination of wind events, tropical climate with unmatched heat and humidity and code revisions over time make it one of, if not the most, difficult markets for roofing contractors and roofing product manufacturers. These are all factors that require a separate building code in Florida. In the beginning, the building code concept started as a way to satisfy a level of life safety for buildings and other structures. With the standard schedule of code revisions constantly making small changes to the code, it gives a chance for contractors, product manufacturers, engineers and architectural professionals, building officials and inspectors and citizens to revise the code to bring up the base standard of life safety and minimize recovery costs to the community from wind events, natural disasters and other disruptions.

Information FRSA has gathered from recent hurricanes has taught us that we cannot continue to roof the same way we have been. Not only have materials changed over the years but the changing code is causing some of the old “tried and true” ways to be obsolete. Innovation and technology are making welcome changes to keep the value proposition in various roof assemblies marketable. With all these factors coming into play, it is clear that roofs that were installed 20 years ago could not be installed today because of changes in materials, availability of new products and techniques and code requirements.

Hurricane Ian is the latest wind event to bring these items to the forefront. On one block in Fort Myers, there was a new shingle roof, a 20-year-old shingle roof, a clay S-tile roof and a standing seam metal roof.

The resulting damage and repair costs are also something to think about. The 20-year-old shingle roof lost its waterproofing integrity, causing water damage to the interior of the building. Old shingles sheered free from the roof and became wind-borne debris, causing damage to the standing seam metal and clay S-tile roofs. The occupant, however, was not in any danger of loss of life. Should this roof be allowed to be replaced with another shingle roof? Should the code limit the lifespan of old shingle roofs to 15 years so they can’t cause damage to other buildings? Should there be changes to the code so that water can’t get into the building and cause damage to the building and disrupt the lives of the occupants? These questions all lead to the question of where we draw the line on “code compliant” construction. The neighboring house with the new shingles on it fared well. There was no damage 56

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or water intrusion from the roof. That shows shingles can perform well. We also cannot lump all shingles into a single category. The shingles being manufactured today have the benefit of 20 years of innovation and technology. It would be wrong to assume that today’s shingles have the same life span as the product that was installed on the 20 year-old roof. Adding to this, the new replacement roof is going to have a secondary water barrier that will help resist water intrusion if the roof is compromised in a future event. The building code revisions in place now show that the impact will be lessened next time. The outcomes listed above are all causes for modification requests in the Florida Building Code. The new building will not only provide many benefits to the property owner but will also reduce the financial impact of the next wind event.

The main counterpoint to all this is the rising cost of a new roof with all these new requirements. Options for replacement have varying levels of value to the building owner and ensuring the assembly is code compliant is no easy task. As professionals in the roofing industry, we have experience with how these kinds of issues play out. Informing and educating the building owner is now a required part of the quoting and estimating process. The opportunity to add value to the project to outperform the code requirements seems to be a step too far at times. The building code plays its part in the decision-making process. The costs of surviving Hurricane Ian will vary for every homeowner on that one block in Fort Myers. The insurance claims vary in size as well. These costs will have an impact on everyone involved. We are all stakeholders. Citizens want to be safe during wind events with minimal disruption to life and their finances. Roofing contractors, roofing product manufacturers, building officials and inspectors and the insurance industry want that as well. It’s good to see everyone coming together to make the Florida Building Code more resilient. Making Florida more resilient!

FRM Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors has been in the roofing industry for 15 years working for Polyfoam Products, which was acquired by 3M. When Polyfoam Products was divested by 3M, the name was changed to ICP Building Solutions Group.

Riku worked at ICP as Technical Service Manager until March of 2023, when he left to begin his own company. Riku is an Engineer and is working as a consultant with FRSA. He is a member on FRSA’s Codes Committee, Codes Subcommittee, Tile Committee and the FRSA-TRI Tile Manual Rewrite Committee.

Riku is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Roofing Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Florida Building Commission.

2023 Convention & Expo Frequently Asked Questions What is the Convention?

What is the cost to attend the Expo?

What is the Expo?

Do exhibitors need to purchase tickets?

FRSA’s Convention and Expo run concurrently and have been an annual event for 101 years. This year’s Convention consists of educational seminars, auction, golf, fishing, clay and pistol shooting tournaments, the Welcome Reception, the Business Lunch and the FRSA Officer Installation Dinner and After Party.

The Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo is a trade show where industry vendors display their products, services and equipment and roofing and sheet metal professional contractors gather to learn about the latest technologies and to network with fellow industry representatives.

Where is the Expo taking place?

The Expo is taking place at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center (Halls C-F) in Kissimmee, FL.

What are the hours for the Expo?

Thursday, July 13 – 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday, July 14 – 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Expo is free to attend for contractors in the roofing and sheet metal industry. Complimentary badges are available at www.floridaroof.com. For non-exhibiting manufacturers, distributors and suppliers there is a $295 fee per representative and $995 for industry service providers.

No, exhibitors only need a complimentary badge to access the show floor but are welcome to purchase tickets for any social events or seminars they would like to attend.

How do I make a hotel reservation?

The host hotel is the Gaylord Palms Resort and the room block is currently sold out. We have a separate room block at an overflow hotel, Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration, at a discounted room rate of $109 for single and double occupancy. This hotel is 0.7 miles from the Gaylord Palms at 2900 Parkway Blvd., Celebration, FL 34747, phone: 407-396-7000. Resort and parking fees have been waived for this hotel.

Is parking available?

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Yes, you can self-park at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center for a discounted rate of $16.80 plus tax per day. Be sure to mention FRSA at checkout to receive this rate. Valet parking is available for $38 plus tax per day.

Need directions?

They are available in a downloadable document on the Convention page of the FRSA website or under the “Directions” link in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

Can children attend the Expo?

Yes, but badges will not be issued to any attendee under 18 years of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and are NOT permitted on the show floor during exhibitor move-in or move-out.

Do you have events for the family?

Yes! There are Ladies’ Program events on Thursday and Friday and Kids’ Program events from Wednesday evening through Friday afternoon.

What is the cost to attend the Convention?

All events are available a la carte and the price will depend on purchase date. You may also purchase individual tickets for the sports tournaments on Wednesday. Tickets must be purchased to attend all

FRSA seminars. Individual tickets can be purchased when registering for the event at www.floridaroof.com by clicking “Registration Now Open.”

Where can I buy tickets?

You are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time by registering online at www.floridaroof.com. If available, tickets may be purchased onsite at FRSA’s Registration Desk located at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center (City Hall Lobby – Level 3).

What is the cost to attend the educational seminars?

On Wednesday, July 13, FRSA is partnering with Certified Contractors Network (CCN) to offer a fullday seminar, Contractors Bootcamp, at a special rate.

We’re also offering a total of 31 seminars. All courses are designed specifically for contractors. Tickets may be purchased for individual seminars at $50 per hour.

We also offer a 7-hour package, beginning at $275 for FRSA members. A ticket is required for all seminars.

Please keep in mind that tickets are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is Free Lunch?

When you pick up your badges and any tickets you have purchased, you will also receive lunch vouchers for Free Lunch on Thursday and Friday. To participate in Free Lunch days, you must present the vouchers in the Food Court to receive your free lunch.

What about the Sports Tournaments?

We offer four different sports tournaments that will take place on Wednesday, July 12. We have a golf tournament at Falcon’s Fire Golf Course (cost is $175 per person if booked by June 20; $225 per person after June 20), a fishing tournament at Sunrise Marina in Port Canaveral (cost is $150 per person if booked

by June 20; $250 per person after June 20), a clay shooting tournament at Tenoroc Shooting Range in Lakeland (cost is $125 per person if booked by June 20; $175 per person if booked after June 20), and a pistol shooting tournament at Tenoroc Shooting Range in Lakeland (cost is $125 per person if booked

by June 20; $175 per person if booked after June 20).

To register for tournaments, visit www.floridaroof.com and click “Registration Now Open.”

Will there be a Welcome Reception this year?

Yes! FRSA will host the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, July 12 at Wreckers Sports Bar.

What is the Foundation Auction?

The Foundation Auction is the primary fundraiser for the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation.

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and individuals donate products, services, gift baskets, vacations and gift certificates to help raise money for this worthy cause. The money is used to provide educational seminars throughout the year and also funds scholarships awarded each year.

Can I donate to the Foundation Auction?

Yes! A donation of any size is greatly appreciated.

For more information, visit www.floridaroof.com/item or contact John Hellein at 407-671-3772 ext. 123 or john@floridaroof.com.

Can I bid on items at the Auction?

Yes! The Auction will be located outside the Expo Hall in the foyer. You can see and bid on items at any time online. The Auction site opens the week before the Convention on July 7 and bidding will close at 1:00 pm on July 14. Go to www.floridaroof.com/items to see what is up for grabs.

I heard there is a lot of walking to be done. Is this true?

Yes! So, make sure you wear comfortable shoes.

It’s a bit of a hike from the parking lot to the FRSA Registration Desk and Expo Hall, so please add a few extra minutes when you’re making your plans to attend.

What is the attire for the Convention and Expo?

Attire for the Convention, Expo and all social events is business casual. Meeting room temperatures vary, so remember to pack a sweater or light jacket.

Is there an event app?

Yes! Visit the app store on your smartphone and search “FRSA Convention” to download the event app.

View the schedule, maps and exhibitor listings at your fingertips. Set up your company’s profile, receive the latest updates and meet new people. We will also have push notifications set up to remind everyone about upcoming events and seminars. Be sure to enable notifications for the app so you don’t miss a thing.

Where can I find more information?

Visit our website at www.floridaroof.com, give us a like on FRSA Facebook at www.facebook.com/flroof, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/flroof and Instagram at www.instagram/flroof. Be sure to use our hashtag #FRSA.

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Water or Electrolyte Enhancement Kevin Lindley, Safety Consultant, FRSA Self Insurer’s Fund With temperatures rising and the humidity that comes with most days, it’s important that your employees stay well hydrated before, during and after work hours.

OSHA regulations, section 29 CFR 1926.51(a) states “An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided in all places of employment.”

While OSHA requires employers to provide their employees with water, many contractors also provide electrolyte enhancement powders or drinks for their workers in the field during the summer months.

While this is an additional expense to the employer, it may have several benefits to the individual that could equate to benefits for the employer as well.

Electrolytes are minerals that produce ions when dissolved in a solution. There are seven primary minerals that are commonly referred to as electrolytes: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, chloride and bicarbonate. These minerals produce either a positive or negative electrical charge in the body and they work in cells to expel waste and produce energy.

Your body needs water, not just electrolyte fluids such as Gatorade or Powerade. The amount of water an individual needs to intake per day is based on body weight, environmental temperature and physical activity level. So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men and about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.

Roofing in Florida, where temperatures are higher than average, with increased physical activity and an individual’s weight to consider, it may be necessary for more water to be consumed throughout the day. Not having enough water or losing more than an individual is taking in, will cause dehydration that will rapidly deteriorate normal skills, reduce endurance and impair concentration. Lack of water will also cause workers to be less productive, unorganized, more likely to make mistakes and potentially place themselves in danger of being injured on the job. Adding electrolyteenhanced fluids may allow employees to recover quicker and may assist their body from experiencing the symptoms brought on by dehydration.

According to research, some of the biggest benefits of electrolytes include: ■ Enhanced performance ■ Promotes sleep ■ Strengthens immunity 62

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■ Improves cognition ■ Reduces stress and anxiety ■ Stabilizes blood sugar ■ Supports heart health ■ Strengthens muscles and bones.

While there are many benefits to electrolytes, the body still needs water and it is possible for a worker to intake too many electrolytes, which can be almost as damaging as too few electrolytes. For this reason, employers who provide electrolyte enhancements should avoid making this the only type of fluid available for workers. Employers can limit the supply of the electrolyte additive or provide two separate kegs clearly identified or labeled as “drinking water” and “electrolyte enhanced fluid” for each work location.

You should also encourage employees to avoid alcohol, caffeine, soda or sugar-sweetened beverages because these can dehydrate you even more.

While the decision to provide electrolyte enhancement for employees is at the discretion of the employer and not required by OSHA, there may be benefits to providing limited quantities to those working outside as long as directions are provided and employees understand that they must also have drinking water on the job and cannot use the enhanced electrolyte fluid as their sole source of hydration throughout the work day.

FRM The FRSA Self Insurers Fund (FRSA-SIF) has professional safety consultants throughout the state who provide SIF members with safety training at no additional cost. To find out if you qualify for FRSA-SIF workers’ comp insurance, please contact Alexis at 800-767-3772, ext. 206 or email alexis@frsasif.com.

To learn more about the FRSA Self Insurers Fund, please visit www.frsasif.com.

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Safety Precautions That Guard Against Exploding Construction Site Thievery Brad Bush, Senior Vice President, HUB International Florida notice of penalties to trespassers. Access points to the site should be limited.

On-site guards are a real deterrent to crime at sites in high-risk areas. Good, abundant lighting at night is critical and even more important when supplemented by cameras and alarms.

Think technology. A variety of newer tech solutions are also important to consider, since they can be used against other big risks at construction sites outside of crime. Internetenabled tags equipped with sensors can monitor equipment in real time. Other “Internet of Things” (IoT) inspired solutions track indoor, outdoor and equipment motion, fire, water and humidity levels. Tracking software with GPS is another option, but not the only solution: GPS devices can be easily located and disabled by thieves.

Make the mobile immobile, or less so, at least.

Easily portable and drivable equipment needs extra attention. Generators, welders and smaller equipment should be stored out of sight or at least positioned so that they are not easily transported. The most comSafeguards that Help monly stolen equipment includes loaders and tractors, The more planning and safety measures that are put so consider solutions such as hydraulic locks and in place, the better the protection from criminals. options for hidden disconnects.

Bringing a demonstrable rigor to the process is also Storage matters, too. Adequate, secure storage is important for securing adequate builders risk insurance. Here are some instrumental measures to protect another must. Gang boxes should have enclosed and recessed locking points and locks that can’t be drilled a site and the materials and equipment it contains: open. Wheels on gang boxes should be removed and Permanently identify and inventory tools and equipment. Tools and equipment don’t typically come boxes should be locked down once they’ve been set with a title and registration. Knowing what’s there and on site. Workers who bring tools home shouldn’t leave them in vehicles unless they are locked and the alarm using a unique ownership mark on all items is key to identifying and reclaiming stolen property. This covers system is on.

FRM everything from smaller hand tools (including attachments and removable parts) to heavy equipment. Use Brad Bush is a Senior Vice President in the of welders or etching tools makes the identification Jacksonville region for global insurance brokerage hard to remove. Microdot identification technology HUB International Florida. Brad works throughout systems are another option. And don’t forget to docu- the Southeast and specializes in construction, colment the site inventory to facilitate recovery. laborating with contractors on both their surety and The more defenses, the better. Multiple defenses insurance needs. are exponentially harder for criminals to break through. A basic locked and climb-resistant fencing with prominently posted surveillance warnings and If it seems as though a lot more equipment, materials and supplies are vanishing from construction sites these days, it’s because they are. The construction industry across North America is getting battered by thieves as the building boom, supply scarcity and inflation make the rewards worth the risk. Contractors and their subs must put strong measures in place to manage against the losses, which can cost anywhere from $300 million to $1 billion annually.

Everything everywhere is vulnerable, as a handful of incidents in Florida illustrate: Green Roofing in Nokomis was a victim in a string of thefts from one site last year, losing $30,000 in thermoplastic materials and a robot welder. The Sarasota Manatee Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association said equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars had been stolen in recent months.

In February, a construction site in Port St. Lucie reported the theft of copper, wire, tools and generators worth $30,000, after thieves broke into several storage containers.

In 2021, a Hialeah man was arrested on felony charges for renting heavy construction equipment in Miami-Dade and Lee Counties, then selling it to third parties. With supply shortages, new equipment like skid steers are hard to find and used equipment commands premium prices.

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Avoiding the Landfill – The Recycling of PVC Roof Membranes Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Vinyl Roofing Division Some roofing manufacturers even collect and process their customers’ scrap as well as the general For more than 50 years, durable, highly engineered, purpose scrap of other vinyl fabricators. In 2021, the light-colored vinyl roofing membranes have cooled member manufacturers of the Chemical Fabrics & and protected buildings in climates around the world.

Their long life cycle is a significant contributor to their Film Association (CFFA) Vinyl Roofing Division recycled a combined 20.5 million pounds of pre-consumer excellent ratings by the American National Standard materials. for assessing sustainability of single-ply roof memSkyrocketing raw material costs, higher landfill branes. To date, PVC materials are the only products tipping fees, legislation to restrict disposal of conto be rated gold or platinum to this standard. But it struction materials and an architectural community doesn’t stop there. Vinyl or PVC is the only commercial that demands the lightest environmental footprint roofing material that is being recycled at the end of that can be achieved, have led to the mainstreaming of decades of service life into the feedstock to make new post-consumer recycling and a vision of the day when roofing membranes. specifiers will routinely call for post-consumer content PVC has an inherent advantage over many other in a roof membrane. roofing materials when it comes to recycling. As a According to the U.S. Environmental Protection thermoplastic, it can readily be heated and reproAgency, construction and demolition waste from buildcessed without loss of key physical properties. Thus, it ings totals an estimated 332 billion pounds annually. has long been an industry best practice to reintroduce Reroofing generates tremendous quantities of maproduction trimmings and scrap as a raw material into terial that can and should be diverted from the waste vinyl roofing membrane manufacturing processes. stream. The vinyl roofing industry is committed to

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combining existing post-consumer recycling technologies with logistical expertise to limit its contribution to these numbers. In 2021, the member manufacturers of CFFA’s Vinyl Roofing Division recycled a combined 758 thousand pounds of membranes at the end of their service lives.

Post-Consumer Vinyl Roof Recycling – Where it All Began

In Europe, vinyl roofs have been in use for more than 50 years and roofing manufacturers there have been recycling retired roofs into other useful products since 1994. That was the year a consortium of companies funded the construction and operation of a facility in Germany to reclaim vinyl membranes at the end of their service lives and return them to the original manufacturers.

Over the years, the material taken back has been used in a variety of applications, including as feedstock in the production of new roofing membranes.

Typically incorporated into the back side of the sheet where potential color variations are not a factor, the recovered material can comprise up to five percent by weight of the finished product. Reports from the field indicate that, at 20-plus years of age, the first membranes made with recycled post-consumer material are performing the same as membranes produced of virgin raw materials.

Today, ROOFCOLLECT, a European Single Ply Waterproofing Association (ESWA) program, coordinates the recovery and processing of post-consumer vinyl roofing membranes. In conjunction with the European Commission, ESWA sets and meets annual targets for postconsumer roof recycling. In 2015, ROOFCOLLECT recycled 7 million pounds of roofing and waterproofing membranes, continuing its commitment to recycle at least 50 percent of collectable, available used roofing membranes.

In North America, post-consumer recycling of vinyl roof membranes in the U.S. began in 1999. Working in tandem with a vinyl membrane manufacturer, a Massachusetts recycling company produced a highway cold patching material made from old vinyl roofing membranes and other recovered plastics. As state-of-the-art grinding equipment evolved so that it could separate polyester scrim reinforcement and felt backing from the vinyl polymer, retired roofing membrane became feedstock for new products such as roofing walkway pads, commercial-grade flooring and concrete expansion joints. While the production of walkway pads might consume a few hundred thousand pounds of product a year for any one manufacturer, now more than a million pounds are being converted into new membrane annually as production lines are designed to blend granulated vinyl material with virgin feedstock.

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possible to actively consider making the commitment to incorporate a recycling strategy into a roof replacement project.

Total net costs of post-consumer recycling depend An example of the recycling path being less expenon total roofing square footage, the distance the old sive to the project occurred with Pella Regional Health roof must be shipped to be processed and avoided Center’s (Pella, Iowa) expansion for a new obstetrics landfill tipping fees. Yet, the savings in disposal costs unit.

The project’s building team included a roofing and the value of the full range of salvaged materials membrane manufacturer with a take-back program in have generally exceeded the cost of the additional which the roofing contractor participated. The used labor, shipping and grinding fees involved to remove membrane was cut up into five-foot strips onsite, and reuse end-of-life vinyl roofing material. Thus, it is then rolled and bundled with a portable bander. Full boxes of aged roofing membrane traveled by flatbed trailer to be unloaded at the contractor’s facility before being returned to the manufacturer. Taking advantage of this resource, 7,200 pounds of membrane at the end of its useful life was diverted from the landfill.

In addition, approximately 120,000 board-feet of expanded polystyrene insulation was removed and taken back to Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL the original insulation manufacturer and more than 1,000 pounds of metal fastener components were also recycled.

With the University of Iowa’s (Iowa City, Iowa) CarverHawkeye Arena reroofing project, the aged roof was rolled up and sent to a Cedar Rapids recycler to size reduce the material volume via grinding. This helped minimize Kanaya Condominium, Sarasota, FL the volume of material to be shipped back to the membrane manufacturer and the associated freight charges.

University officials found this approach a cost effective choice compared to tipping fees at a landfill and more environmentally responsible.

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manufacturer for use in other membrane products. materials and prepare it for shipping off the site. Steps The contractor estimated a savings of 25 percent include: versus the traditional disposal costs, even with the ■ Preparing and storing the membrane for transadditional handling required. port to the recycler – Although a variety of means In 2008, a Michigan contractor completed what are possible, the most effective appears to be is believed to be the biggest roof recycling project for old membranes to be cut into strips of preever carried out in North America. A 250,000 square scribed widths and lengths and tightly rolled and foot automotive facility was re-roofed in Lansing. The tack welded before leaving the job site for the existing roof, which consisted of two complete roof asrecycler. As part of the planning process, roofing semblies (the roof was re-covered once), was removed contractors will need to pre-order gaylord boxes to the steel deck and a new mechanically attached viand pallets based on the surface area of the roof, nyl membrane assembly was installed in its place. Both the membrane thickness and the existing assemlayers of the previous vinyl membrane installations bly construction. Scrap membrane and trimmings were recycled, diverting close to half a million square from the new installation can be added to the feet of material from the landfill. gaylord for recycling as well.

Making Recycling Sustainable

A sustainable recycling strategy requires high quality reclamation in the tear-down, reprocessing efficiency and a ready customer base for the recycled product.

The following issues illustrate the scope of elements that are brought to bear in achieving that sustainable strategy.

Reclamation – Any long-term approach to reclaiming old roofs will need to address the training of roofing contractors in the logistics of tearing down the roof system for recycling instead of landfill disposal.

Slightly more handling is involved, as the contractor must separate the membrane from other waste

■ Delivering a “clean” product to the company providing size reduction and grinding services – For best results, the processor needs to receive a membrane free of foreign materials like stone ballast, metal fasteners and other construction debris.

Processing – Many processors can grind reclaimed materials, but for vinyl roofs to be in a form suitable for processing, equipment that can separate such components as felt backing material and the reinforcing polyester matrix is needed.

■ Finding a recycler that can process reinforced material – Until recently, felt-backed membranes

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through the LEED and Green Globes voluntary initiatives.

Recycling is also a key element in ANSI/NSF 347, the Sustainability Assessment for Single Ply Roofing Membranes, which incentivizes manufacturers to recycle roofing materials that have been removed from existing buildings. As the first third-party consensus standard for evaluating and certifying the sustainable attributes of single-ply roofing membranes over their ■ Identifying the market – The success of roof recy- entire life cycle, NSF 347 is an important tool to help cling, as is the case with all recycling, is dependent architects and specifiers make educated decisions on the will of the participants in the process. about product selection.

■ Developing a customer base and collection Finally, recycling considerations are also embedinfrastructure – The North American vinyl roofing ded in environmental product declarations conducted manufacturers are committed to and have been in accordance with ISO 14025 and validated by an developing the infrastructure to establish a viable independent third party, as well as cradle-to-gate program for a decade. With a strong desire for or cradle-to-grave ISO 14044-conformant life cycle sustainable construction in the marketplace and assessments. Both of these stringent reporting efforts to divert construction waste from landfills, requirements provide third-party verified documenit appears that the time is right for the growth in tation that can be used to reinforce any position on roof recycling to accelerate. sustainability.

Not a challenge, however, is keeping the firm Keeping It Green commitment to evolving post-consumer recycling iniAlongside these challenges, the architectural and tiatives by the Vinyl Roofing Division of the CFFA in an design communities justifiably continue to push all effort to do all it can to limit the environmental burden stakeholders to raise the bar on what can be achieved. posed by construction materials.

Both the U.S. Green Building Council and the Green FRM Building Initiative recognize roof recyclability as an Reprinted from the Chemical Fabrics & Film important element in sustainability. Each promotes Association, Inc. For more information, please visit recycling and the use of recycled roofing materials www.vinylroofs.org. could not be reprocessed and had to be landfilled.

Newer equipment can separate the felt, allowing the sheet to be recycled with ease. This equipment can also extract the encapsulated scrim reinforcement from the polymer matrix. The felt backing and scrim can be used as fibrous filler, concrete expansion joints or other applications and are waste-to-energy.

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Support Solutions to Workforce Shortages

Systemic challenges in career and technical education and training and ongoing supply chain disruptions have resulted in too few skilled trades men and women who manufacture, distribute and install life-saving shelter to all Americans. The roofing industry encouraged Congress to provide a robust increase in funding for Perkins Career and Technical Education State Grants. The industry also supports reform of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to ensure more job creators and workers can benefit. As Congress considers reauthorization of WIOA, lawmakers should provide additional funding and reforms to expand and improve WIOA programs.

The industry requested that Congress adopt balanced immigration reform that addresses workforce needs. We supported the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act to establish a visa system that meets the demands of a twenty-first century economy. We noted that the roofing industry also supports allowing qualified individuals currently working under Temporary Protected Status or the DACA program to adjust to lawful permanent status so they can continue contributing to their communities.

NRCA’s Roofing Day in D.C. Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director

Support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act

The Main Street Tax Certainty Act makes permanent Section 199A deduction, an essential part of the tax code. Without it, individual- and family-owned main street businesses organized as pass-throughs would pay significantly higher taxes, putting them at a competitive disadvantage and accelerating economic consolidation taking place in our economy. This provision allows roofing industry employers to invest back into their employees, businesses and communities.

In mid-April, approximately 28 people from Florida attended NRCA’s Roofing Day in D.C. for in-person meetings with members of Congress. Our group was part of over 220 participants from around the country that included contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. In all, the group was able to visit with 170 Congressional members. We were all there to speak with one voice on items that are important to the industry and to advocate for solutions to workforce shortages, support for the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies office and the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. The roofing industry is an essential $100 billion sector with nearly L-R: Tyler Allwood, John Campbell, Tibor Torok, Rep. Cory Mills, Lisa Pate, one million employees. In addition to Toni Torok and Matt Criswell the above items, we also addressed 72

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Support $392 Million for the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office

The Department of Energy (DOE) Building Technologies Office (BTO) develops, demonstrates and accelerates the adoption of cost-effective technologies and techniques that enable high-performing, energy-efficient and demand-flexible residential and commercial buildings. BTO works closely with the construction industry and others on research and development, validation of new building technologies and practices, market stimulation and the development of building codes and equipment standards needed to improve efficiency in our most important structures – homes, hospitals, schools and businesses.

By far, this was FRSA’s most successful year as a state organization, meeting with several members of Congress in smaller groups and having the opportunity to successfully discuss items of importance to our industry. During our meeting with Representative Cory Mills, he stepped out of a Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing to meet with us and then invited us into the hearing as he testified on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. It was a great experience for our group and interesting to watch this committee in action.

NRCA staff prepared participants for congressional meetings with speakers that included congressional chief of staff personnel. They shared insight and best practices for our visits, set up personal meetings and provided talking points for the group.

Thanks to the team from NRCA – McKay Daniels, Duane Musser, Deb Mazol and Teri Dorn. They continue to refine the event and make it easier for the industry to participate. Please mark your calendars for Roofing Day in D.C. 2024, April 16-17.

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From the very beginning, IOA’s leadership formed the company to provide its clients with expert insurance and risk management services as well as serve the community in meaningful ways.

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To be a family of companies that grows and leads the marketplace by serving our clients, our community and one another.

Our Mission

To be set apart by making the complex simple. We will move beyond the commodity of business transactions to the value of authentic relationships as we speak and act in favor of our clients and one another. We will aspire to be an affirming and sharing community, one in which our clients and our colleagues never want to leave.

Our Values

To act with the highest degrees of integrity as we focus on our clients and steward the gifts, talents and resources entrusted to U.S. Excellence will be our standard as we embrace new and innovative ways as we celebrate our people and their ideas. The cornerstone of our foundation will be our faith, our families and the fun of living our life’s work.

Phillip Lane, CLCS, is a Partner, Vice President and shareholder at IOA specializing in risk management and insurance products for roofing contractors.

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Making Roof Debris Removal More Efficient, Safer and Cleaner Built From Experience

Invented by a large commercial roofing contractor, the Trash Rocket is manufactured by Rocket Equipment in Omaha, NE and is changing how roofing projects are completed. The Trash Rocket is a commercial-grade trailer-mounted debris chute that is easily towed with a pickup, parked and set up by a single operator in just 10 to 15 minutes. The simple, easy-to-use design includes a battery-powered hydraulic lift, durable aluminum construction and a strong UHMW poly liner.

The Trash Rocket can be used on any roof type and handles a variety of roofing materials.

“We just completed our first large tile tear-off using the Rocket and it has already saved us thousands of dollars. The landscaping around this particular house would not let us pull our dump trailers within 30 feet of the roof edge, so we used the Trash Rocket to span the distance and it worked perfectly.”

David Galloway, Owner, Galloway Roofing, LLC – Englewood, FL

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Removing trash and debris from a roof should be the least of your concerns. Many projects have extensive landscaping and an uneven grade, making it difficult to set up a temporary trash chute or dumpster at the edge of the building. Utilizing a crane or material handler can be costly while requiring the presence of a skilled operator. The Trash Rocket reaches up and over obstacles while keeping debris contained and moving safely into the dumpster.

On the Jobsite

In Florida, the Trash Rocket is frequently deployed on sizeable multi-family housing projects. With many homes in Florida having concrete tile and slate roofs, debris removal can become complicated and highly labor-intensive. Property Managers and HOA Boards appreciate how the Trash Rocket helps protect neighborhood landscaping and property while providing crews with safe access to buildings.

“The Trash Rocket is an eye-catcher on the road. It’s lightweight, easy to operate and increases safety on our jobs. Whether you are a commercial or residential roofer, the Trash Rocket is a must-have.”

Emmanuel Santiago, Owner, STGO Pro4mance, LLC – Davenport, FL

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“We use our Trash Rocket for all our two and three-story buildings. Our customers love having a clean, safe worksite.”

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“I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it for myself,” said Mike Logan, Production Manager for a TAMKO Certified Contractor in Fort Myers, Florida. “I’ve been in roofing for 33 years, the last 18 years of it in Florida and I’ve never seen an asphalt shingle perform like Titan did.”

The performance of Titan XT in Hurricane Ian exceeded expectations – none of the 17 Titan XT installations this TAMKO Certified Contractor completed lost a single Titan XT shingle.

“Titan XT is the best roofing shingle I’ve seen, hands down,” Logan said. “It’s true, I’m sold.”

Hurricane Ian made landfall as one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the U.S., hitting Florida on September 28, 2022, as a Category 4 storm, with winds of more than 150 MPH.* “We were ground zero, in the eyewall for 12 hours and these roofs didn’t lose a single [Titan XT] shingle,” said James Rodriguez, Director of Insurance for a TAMKO Certified Contractor in Fort Myers.

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Everyone pays the same workers' comp rate, but does your workers' comp insurance carrier provide you with the potential for a yearly dividend for operating safely? If not, you need to consider the FRSA Self Insurers Fund. These members received their share of $3 million during FRSA's Convention.

For more information about joining the Self Insurers Fund, contact Alexis at 800-767-3772 ext. 206 or by email: alexis@frsasif.com

Volatile Free, Inc. Fluid-Applied Roof Coatings VFI has been part of the roofing industry for over 25 years by manufacturing fluid-applied roof coating products. We ensure that our products exceed industry standards and they’ve been time-tested and proven to protect roofs all over the country. While you may not have purchased directly from us, chances are you’ve used one of our products before. Our private label services help our partners round out their product lines with quality materials they can trust.

What are Roof Coatings?

Roof coatings are maintenance materials used on roofs that restore and protect existing substrates.

They are an effective alternative to the disruptive and time-consuming process of traditional roof replacement. There are an abundance of roof coatings on the market, with the most popular being silicone and acrylic. Each coating comes with its own innate benefits to extend the life of your roof. Fluid-applied roof coatings have been proven successful on flat and low-sloped roofs.

Advantages of Roof Coatings ■ Roof coatings form a seamless membrane that protects vulnerable areas on the roof, like seams, penetrations and skylights. When the roof experiences ponding water exposure, a silicone roof coating is durable enough to prevent leaks from penetrating the surface.

■ Silicone will not degrade when exposed to sunlight, allowing it to maintain its physical properties.

The reflective properties of a roof coating keep the roof and the inside of the building cooler, reducing energy consumption. Less energy use means lower energy bills.

■ Roof coatings are easy to apply by roller or spray gun and don’t require companies to shut down daily business operations while the roof is worked on.

This, in turn, prevents downtime expenses associated with a total roof replacement.

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■ As a restorative option, roof coatings are meant to extend the life of existing roofs for years, preventing replacement if the roof continues to stay in good condition. Restoration is also more sustainable because it keeps old roofing materials from tear-offs out of landfills.

■ Once applied, roof coatings are very easy to maintain. An occasional cleaning at least once a year to remove dirt or debris and a biannual roof inspection are all that’s needed to prevent extensive damage or replacements. Until a replacement is required, you can recoat a roof once the first application begins to wear for a continued service life.

The Hybrid Solution

VFI offers an exclusive roof coating system known as the Hybrid Reinforced System, which combines the cost savings of acrylic with the protective properties of silicone. Polyester fabric is embedded between a wet-on-wet acrylic layer for added reinforcement and enhanced strength. For more information on this VFI exclusive, contact 800-307-9218 or visit www.volatilefree.com.

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Decision-Making During Volatile Conditions, Part Two Last month, we discussed the items a roofing company might experience in a growth or decline volume stage and the general and administrative stair steps taken to address those changes. In this month’s article, we will focus on using cycles positively, fighting the tendencies in consecutive cycles and the steps to take to be successful in your roofing business.

you are afraid to invest money. All three stages offer value and the company can significantly benefit if you use each well.

Using Cycles Positively

As mentioned earlier, ownership and senior management often cannot react to current market conditions successfully because the company is usually still responding to the previous market cycle while also looking forward to the next expected cycle. All of these considerations begin to affect the decisions leadership makes.

For example, if a company’s volume has been declining for a while and is still declining and is expected to continue to decline, leadership’s actions would be clear, though challenging. The same clarity would hold true if the company has been growing and expects to continue to grow. Leadership would be primed and know what to do. There are two significant challenges to overcome:

It is possible to make positive use of a market or business cycle using the stair step concept. If the volume declines, it is an excellent time to focus on the best customers, work by type and people. A decline phase is often a relief to a company because it allows them to cut out the customers they don’t want to work for, the work that doesn’t make money and the people they can do without. Volume declines can also heal the balance sheet and cash position if the decline phase doesn’t last too long.

Growth is the stage to stretch out the overhead and tests the limits of the effectiveness of systems and people. The early growth phases are usually the most profitable of all conditions if the company can manage the cash demands well.

Stagnation is the time to sharpen the ax by improving systems and people. It’s the best time to train, fix equipment, change techniques and address other project management needs. In a growth phase, you are too busy to improve, whereas in a declining market,

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strongly enough to the new phase the company is entering.

2. Leadership can’t predict the next phase with any degree of accuracy.

Leadership must stay present and focus on the management techniques they must use to take advantage of the different stages to fight the first tendency.

One of the best solutions for dealing with this stuck condition is to have solid outside voices around the company such as a non-competing industry peer or advisor. These should be someone senior management respects, who will be direct with them and who has enough distance from the company that they can maintain an objective perspective.

Leadership needs to use the scenario planning discussed earlier to recognize conditions quickly and take appropriate actions to counteract the second tendency. No one can predict the future, but leadership can envision different likely futures, so they are prepared to respond when change occurs promptly.

It is difficult enough to get work, perform and manage a roofing company on a level playing field with consistent conditions. So, when market conditions change, owners and senior managers tend to get stuck in the mode of thinking necessary to succeed in the last cycle. Too often, they complain about the challenges of the current market and lose the opportunity to use the present conditions to improve the company.

Some of the keys to success include:

■ As conditions change, leadership needs to change perspective and stay on offense and use the cycle to improve the company.

■ Leadership must be prepared for whichever cycle is coming next by having different scenarios ready.

■ The company has to adapt to the new cycle quickly.

Arm yourself with the skills we discussed in this series and you can use market cycles and changes in volume to your roofing company’s advantage.

FRM John Kenney, CPRC has over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry. He started his career by working as a roofing apprentice at a family business in the Northeast and worked his way up to operating multiple Top 100 Roofing Contractors. As CEO, John is intimately familiar with all aspects of roofing production, estimating and operations. During his tenure in the industry, John ran business units associated with delivering excellent workmanship and unparalleled customer service while ensuring his company’s strong net profits before joining Cotney Consulting Group. If you would like any further information on this or another subject, you can contact John at jkenney@cotneyconsulting.com.

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■ Since leadership tends to get stuck in the last cycle, which everyone does, they must guard against it and use outside advisors to help them maintain a proper perspective.

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S.T.A.R. Award Recipients – The Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing S.T.A.R. Awards – the Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing – is an awards program designed by FRSA to recognize members’ unique and outstanding projects. A panel of three judges evaluates and selects three recipients from each category.

This year, there were 29 submissions for placement in one of four categories: Low Slope, Steep Slope, Hurricane Response and Craftsmanship. The judges – Jim Brauner, Brauner Safety Services, Aventura, Joe Williams, RRC, AIA, A/R/C Associates Inc., Orlando and Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director, St. Petersburg – spent a day reviewing the projects. Judging criteria included aesthetics, special circumstances, unique project design, complexity of project, workmanship, teamwork, testimonials and creative problem solving. The judges used before, in-progress and completed pictures and videos to assist in the process.

Below are the top 10 projects in alphabetical order by company. First, Second and Third Place will be announced at the 101st Annual Convention Thursday Evening at the STAR Awards Reception preceding the Officer Installation Dinner. The Shining STAR Award – the “Best of the Best” – which is the project the judges selected as the overall top project, will also be revealed that evening.

Advanced Roofing Inc | Dillard Elementary School | Ft. Lauderdale | Low Slope

The re-roofing project at Dillard Elementary School in Hollywood involved the replacement of an 81,500 square foot built-up roof with a new modified bitumen roof system while the school remained fully operational. Ensuring safety throughout the project was the top priority, with temporary fences and hallways constructed to protect children from construction materials and machinery. Night work was performed with maximum safety measures in place, including debris removal, tight employee formation and tower lights. Despite safety concerns and supply chain issues, the project was completed to the highest quality standards and without injury. Collaborating with the roofing consultants, school principal and assistants was essential to the project’s success from start to finish. This project is a testament to Advanced Roofing’s dedication to safety, quality and client satisfaction and reflects the team’s unwavering commitment to delivering the best results for government clients.

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CFS Roofing Services | Cypress Cove Ft. Myers | Steep Slope

This was a massive reroof of over 525,000 square feet of tile replaced with Englert Metal. Because this project involved a retirement community at Lee Memorial Hospital, COVID protocols remained in place for the duration of the work. The CFS Roofing team overcame these onsite challenges as well as acute supply chain issues.

After 12 months of persevering, the results speak for themselves.

Huber & Associates | Grand Bohemian Hotel Greeneville, SC | Steep Slope

This luxurious lodge rises from the banks of the Reedy River in Greenville’s beautiful Falls Park. Though beautiful, the location created a congested and logistically challenging jobsite. The roof itself was a massive scope and required special fabrication and fitting. The selection of Charcoal Gray, Sage Green and Plum Dark Purple Enviroslate was carefully blended and installed on about 55,600 square feet of roof, with average pitches of 10/12 and some very steep mansard portions. The Huber and Associates team steam-bent large sections to fit the roofs curved surface, adding to the difficulty of the project.

Martin Roofing Services Inc | Suntrax Connected/Automated Vehicle Test Facility Auburndale | Steep Slope

The project consisted of several different roof systems some of which were very complex. The Arrival Conference Center (25,000 sq ft) which was the showpiece of the project consisted of Bemo radius tapered convex and concave metal roof panels over the top of a Bemo Flex sub framing system. There were numerous hurdles Martin Roofing Services (MRS) had to maneuver throughout in the design phase because the original design of this building could be not be met by any roofing manufacturer. Bemo was not the original specified system and Martin had to

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work with Bemo and the architect to redesign the shape of the building for the Bemo system. MRS had to incorporate the Flex system, which required geo locating by a surveyor and 3D scanning of the skin of the building. There were four 420-foot long structures (Administration, Maintenance, Work Shop A & B), along with a car wash, fueling station, guard shack, central utilities plant and 14 sector support buildings. These buildings (147,000 sq ft) consisted of the Berridge T Lock panel system for the roof and wall panels. System installation over open framing proved quite labor intensive. Another integral part of this roofing system was the R30 Perforated Skyliner insulation, which had to be installed prior to panels.

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This system had to tie in with the ACM panels around the radius perimeter of the building and a central staircase. This project took over two years with all the design, planning and install and was completed on time and within budget.

Old World Craftsmen | FSU - Student Union Replacement | Tallahassee | Craftsmanship

This project has been the largest and most varied new construction project that Old World Craftsmen Inc has completed to date. There were numerous aspects of this project ranging from an Englert Kynar finish 22-gauge double-lock standing seam metal roof panel system of approximately 15,000 square feet on a 12/12 pitch, 50,000 square feet of Siplast 20/30 mod bit flat roof, an install of 8,000 square feet of PAC-CLAD aluminum soffit at a ceiling height of 40 feet, architectural gutters, insulating wall and panel system and – the most unique of all – the plaza deck area that boasts a complete green roof system with NVS lightweight concrete, a multi-layer Siplast mod bit. It also included aTeranap roof system and 7,000 square foot of Wausau roof pavers ranging in size from 2’x2’ to 2’x4’. This was a very large scale new construction project, which meant that many trades were working on the facility at the same time. The facility was completed safely and with excellent coordination between all trades.

Old World Craftsmen Inc values the varied skills of its work force that helped make the project a success.

Quality Roofing, Inc. | McInerney Residence Belleair Bluffs | Craftsmanship

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As a full metal provider, we offer everything you need to complete your next metal roofing job. No maintaining huge inventories, finding people and equipment to bend components, or worrying about testing and compliance.

• A variety of metal roof and wall panels • A full menu of quality edge metal details and accessories

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Call 866-337-4599 to talk with our experts, or for more information, visit us online at exceptionalmetals.com.

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Due to materials delays, the McInerney Residence, which was already an extensive project, required two years to complete.

Quality Roofing, Inc worked with long-time client Alvarez Homes on this ambitious design. The roof consisted of DaVinci multi-width slate, Polyglass MTS underlayment, custom copper standing seam tapered radius turret with copper finial, four rounded copper standing seam dormers, site rolled copper half round gutters, downspouts, chimney cap with standing seams and copper wind screen. It also included copper crickets, goose neck vents, lead flashing sleeve covers, copper saddles and all roof-to-wall and eave flashings in copper. With six roofing slopes from low slope to 12:12, the QRI team faced many structural challenges but were able to find solutions to complete the project.

Quality Roofing, Inc. | Little Gasparilla Island Hurricane Ian | Hurricane Response

There was nothing “little” about the Little Gasparilla Island project. Quality Roofing helped more than 30 residents after Hurricane Ian destroyed numerous roofs. The logistical complexities proved humbling: trees and debris left behind, no electricity for weeks and many companies lacked the capability to get on the island due to transportation restrictions. Quality Roofing succeeded moving materials onto the island by barge. Loads of standing seam had to be ordered and tear-off and dry-in required a couple of trips to the island. When the standing seam arrived, QRI crews had to fabricate the panels and deliver them to the island for installation. Overall, a very complicated project but Quality Roofing was up for the challenge.

Roofman Inc. | Royal Harbour Re-Roof Project | N Palm Beach | Craftsmanship

To ensure employee safety, ease of movement and landscape protection, the Roofman Inc team installed custom-built scaffolding. Next, the team reframed and backstayed every existing roof member and added

a new roof member in between all existing ones. New sheathing was installed and all plywood butt joints seam taped. High temperature metal roof underlayment installed over the sheathing.

The Roofman Inc team chose a CertainTeed three-ply SBS system and fabricated custom radius to accept standing seam panels and flashings for two dozen each of roof plains, walls, windows, radius, sliding doors and balconies.

Springer-Peterson Roofing & S/M | Midtown Academy | St. Petersburg | Low Slope

This project consisted of 419 squares of low slope roof and 40 squares of shingles spread out over 15 different low slope roof areas and six shingle roof areas. The low slope roofing was a SOPREMA modified system and CertainTeed provided the shingles.

This project started with weekly and monthly service visits to remove or install penetrations that were being upfitted. Springer-Peterson also ended up building two huge 20x30-foot curbs with covers in different areas

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so that the HVAC contractor could open them up daily to install new steel and HVAC equipment. These curbs were removed when the re-roofing started, to leave behind smaller individual AC curbs and stands. This re-roof project was completely torn off to the existing decks. There were decks consisting of wood, metal, gypsum and tectum. On one roof area, there had been a second deck and truss system installed. This was removed to the original deck. Once this was accomplished, two new layers of 2.2 ISO and one layer of either Securock or Dexcell cover board were installed depending on the type of deck, some were mechanically attached while others were adhered. Once the insulation was installed a new two-ply SOPREMA modified roof system was installed with all the related components. The existing stainless steel coping was left in place, so Springer-Peterson terminated and counter flashed just below that. All new welded gutters and downspouts were installed along with new roof access ladders.

West Coast Florida Enterprises | Rum Row Naples | Craftsmanship

It is worth noting that during the precon walkthrough, the team from West Coast picked up eight bullets that were either laying on the roof or embedded in the existing roof.

This project was performed in conjunction with construction manager AD Morgan, Zyscovich Architects and, of course, Pinellas County Schools. The residence was constructed in early 2020 and there were deficiencies with the roof and the waterproofing on the decks of the building. The house and the landscaping were nearly brand new, so extreme caution to protect the client’s property was necessary. West Coast Florida Enterprises decided that the best option would be to erect a scaffold platform around the entire residence. This allowed the team to access the roof and deck areas around the entire property while protecting the exterior finish and landscaping. The reroof was completed in a timely manner with no damage to the property and with a product with which the client was extremely pleased.

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