require a roof be newer than 15 years and that the roof system must also include a direct to deck secondary water barrier. This new restriction wasn’t part of the bill. Word is out that the insurers have the elimination of these requirements at the top of their legislative hit list. If you missed them, you can find additional information on these recent changes in the links below to FRSA’s Legislative Counsel Chris Dawson’s (www.floridaroof.com/frm7-22p10) and my (www.floridaroof.com/frm7-22p24) columns, both in the July issue of Florida Roofing magazine. We have recently received reports that many insurers are now using similar underwriting standards for low slope roofs. So far, these have mainly been for condominium roofs. They are typically well-performing roof systems that may be great candidates for coatings and routine maintenance. In one example, a 20-year-old modified bitumen roof covering with no reported issues was performing very well on a highrise building. It had enhanced and still code-compliant fastening to an insulating lightweight concrete deck. The owners were required by their insurer to replace the roof system. This despite the fact that with proper maintenance it could provide several additional decades of serviceable life. Not only did the roof covering need to be replaced but the removal process would damage the insulating lightweight concrete fill which
would be compromised during removal of the numerous fasteners and also need to be replaced. FRSA and the industry have joined together and overcame many challenges during the previous century. This one, which President Criswell recognized in his acceptance speech, is among the most imposing. FRSA is addressing this issue on many fronts. The future reputation of our profession, occupation and craft depends on how well we can tame Matt’s “elephant in the room.” FRM Mike Silvers, CPRC is owner of Silvers Systems Inc. and is consulting with FRSA as Director of Technical Services. Mike is an FRSA Past President, Life Member and Campanella Award recipient and brings over 40 years of industry knowledge and experience to FRSA’s team.
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