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16 | A New Challenge for an Old and Extremely Strong “Family”

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54 | FRSA Building Update 58 | Seminar Updates

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Brian Swope, CPRC

It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you of the Executive Committee’s decision to cancel FRSA’s 98th Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo, originally scheduled to take place July 15-17, 2020 in Kissimmee, FL. As you know, we have been closely monitoring the worldwide situation with COVID-19 and, after a careful review of the facts and current guidelines, we do not feel the industry can safely gather this July.

I appreciate the thoughts, feedback, survey comments and personal stories that you have shared with us over the past few weeks. Please know that we did not make this decision lightly and were guided by the voices of our exhibitors and attendees. At the end of the day, health and safety must be our priority.

The FRSA leadership is well aware that the Convention and Expo is, for many, the only opportunity all year long to have face-to-face contact with many contractors, so we’re expanding our reach to offer those who support us with additional free exposure.

We also recognize that our contractors are still working and that the need for industry products and services is great. We want to make it as easy as possible for Florida contractors and exhibitors to connect.

We have asked exhibitors and sponsors to consider donating or rolling over their payments to the 2021 year. In the coming months, FRSA will be promoting exhibitor products and services through Florida Roofing magazine, the FRSA website and an all-new Expo Guide available in print and digital format at no expense to those who choose to donate or rollover their funds to 2021. We greatly appreciate the support the industry is showing FRSA. Although a face-to-face meeting will not be held for the Convention and Expo, we are making plans to convert many of the other events that take place during the same time to digital and online formats.

The Silent Auction is the annual fundraiser for the FRSA Educational and Research Foundation and will now convert to an online auction beginning on July 10.

You’ll be able to bid on the same great items, only now you’ll be able to do it electronically and receive instant notifications when items are posted or when bids on that item you’ve had your eye on increase. Through this online platform, we’ll also host the annual Affiliate Competition.

All the seminars originally scheduled for the Convention – 17 hours, will now be hosted online.

There are eight code-specific seminars that include changes to the Florida Building Code, which will be implemented on December 31, 2020. Many of them deal with changes due to ASCE 7-16. The new version of the FRSA-TRI Tile Installation Manual has also been updated to the 6th Edition. You’ll want to make sure you register for these important industry courses. Plans

are to launch the seminars in July. More information will be available soon. Be sure to look for an email from FRSA. Although we’ve been presented some very challenging circumstances, our industry has always weathered through. We may do things differently and communicate from a distance, but we are resilient and we will get through this challenging time FRSA President together and the industry Brian Swope, CPRC will gather again. In the Vice President, meantime, mark your calTampa Roofing Co., Inc. endars for our 99th Annual Convention and Expo, July 21-23, 2021 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.

God Bless!

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FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL Cotney Construction Law

The Easiest Way to Get Paid is to Be Thinking About It from the Start Brian Lambert, Attorney, Cotney Construction Law Everyone is waiting for the dust to settle in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. As our country starts to reopen, there will obviously be a few bumps as we travel down this unchartered road. Given this environment, vigilance is especially important in one area: getting paid. Getting your company paid for projects is undoubtedly the single most important thing as we move forward in this economy. How you can get paid is highly dependent on how much homework you have done on your clients and your contract terms.

After working in this industry for many years, I have noticed that there always seems to be a natural “rub” between our clients’ sales and finance departments.

Sales folks may have a natural talent for bringing in work, but the finance department has to figure out how to get paid once the work is done. In order to collect payment, get these folks working together, not when you are not getting paid, but right at the time you are entering into contracts. Before your sales team hands over a contract for the customer to sign, your finance department should have already reviewed it and done its due diligence on the customer, investigating any obstacles that could arise in the payment process.

Certain situations, as discussed below, are areas that need close attention.

Do you do business with condominium associations? Like many of our clients, if you do, then you may be dealing with a property manager. That property manager may even be the one signing the contract.

But does that property manager have that type of authority? Before signing, ask to see the property manager’s power of attorney or agreement with the association to make sure it is within the property manager’s scope to enter into a contract. This same rule applies anytime you are getting a signature from someone who is not the property owner and is acting as the agent for the property owner. If the association is owned by a company, limited liability company or trust, make sure the person signing has the proper authority. Another word to the wise is to check the local property records to make sure you are dealing with the property owner, regardless of whether you are involved in residential or commercial projects. You want to make sure the contract has the correct spelling of the owner and, if the property is owned by a company, that the company name is spelled correctly. Have the person signing print their name and the capacity upon which they are signing.

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payment. Does the association or company have the funds to fully pay you for the work? Have you even asked them? At best, you could have them escrow the full contract amount.

At worst, you could at least get them to provide proof that the funds are available.

If you are going to perform a half million dollar re-roof, you definitely do not want to find out half way through the job that the other party does not have the funds to pay you (and even worse, never did from the time you signed the contract). Essentially, you do not want to finance a new roof, or even part of one. In that regard, always know who the real parties are with the interest in the property you are working on. It sounds simple, but from a legal standpoint, not getting it right can lead to severe consequences, including the inability to get paid.

What are your payment terms? A lot of work can be done in 30 days if that is how often you plan on getting paid. Consider changing it to every 15 days or even every week if possible. There is really no reason not to bill in close step with the work when possible.

For any extended period where your work is being done without payment, you are basically financing that work to the benefit of the other party. If you subcontract downstream, make sure you have “pay when paid” language in your contracts. If you are asked to provide a bond, consider using a conditional payment bond. While it may be more difficult to administer on the front end, the project owner cannot tap your bond unless it has paid you for the work in question.

Regardless of whether you are performing residential or commercial work, think about getting an upfront deposit. We have seen many residential cases where the roofer does not receive his first dollar until work is complete. In this market, not only can this lead to the loss of payment for that single project, but if enough of these occur at once, it can break the back of any company. For Florida contractors taking deposits that are more than ten percent of the contract amount, be mindful that you will need to start work within 90 days.

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From Curves to Cones: Hurricane Season in the COVID-19 World June has finally arrived in the Sunshine State, bringing a familiar foe to all Floridians: hurricane season.

According to forecasters, we’re in for an active year, with several trusted models predicting an above average season. (Don’t shoot the messenger, but something along the lines of 18-22 named storms…

YIKES!) The return of hurricane season also brings back our friend the “cone of uncertainty,” a tool meant to provide a best guess on a charging storm’s projected path. We can debate the accuracy of this forecasting aid, but it’s something we are all familiar with and equipped to respond to in our own way.

The 2020 hurricane season, much like 2020 itself, promises to be anything but familiar. When a storm inevitably starts churning our way this year, it is the COVID-19 curve, not just the cone, that will be on emergency management officials’ minds. In the age of COVID, Florida is having to completely rethink its strategy for hurricane response. For instance, the state will be stockpiling personal protective equipment (PPE) this year in addition to the staples of water, gasoline and MREs, with more than 10 million face masks expected to be in state reserves by June 1.

Handling people in a hurricane emergency will also be a challenging new frontier with COVID-19 threats looming. A top concern is how the state’s emergency shelters can be utilized to protect citizens while also maintaining social distancing standards to prevent transmission of the virus. New protocols could range

from separating people in the shelter based on temperature checks to non-congregated sheltering in hotels. Evacuations themselves will also be viewed differently this year, in part to address for space limitations with the implementation of these new shelter protocols. Officials are hinting that people in structures (outside of flood zones) built to newer codes and standards may be asked to shelter in place rather than evacuate.

State officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are in constant communication and daily planning to tackle these new contingencies. COVID-19 is certain to play a leading role for officials when a hurricane starts to bare down our way, and it will be even more critical to follow local and state directives as we adjust to a “new normal” for hurricane response. Ironically, in this time when our lives are continuously shaped by efforts to “flatten the curve,” our old friend the cone of uncertainty may just provide an unintended benefit: normalcy. Stay safe – and healthy – this hurricane season.

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Aside from the above, always consider your lien and bond rights and keep close tabs on the time requirements for perfecting these claims. In most scenarios, you do not have a huge window of time to comply with these requirements. Therefore, let your attorney know at the earliest opportunity that you are experiencing a slow or no-pay. Remember that lien/bond claims take time to prepare and typically require a thorough analysis before they can be completed and served or recorded in the county records. Given the closure of many county’s clerks and skeleton staff crews, recording may take longer than normal.

In sum, attention to detail and forethought are going to be the keys to success as we move through this time. Do your homework. Know who you are dealing with. Make sure they have the money set aside to pay you. If they resist providing this information, be cognizant of the fact that you may have an issue with payment down the line. Have sales and finance teams work in tandem at the beginning, not when slow or 8

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no-pay starts to happen.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. We are starting to see it. But be vigilant. We will get through this.

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Disclaimer: 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.

Brian Lambert is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar and devotes his practice to all facets of construction. Cotney Construction Law is an advocate for the roofing industry, General Counsel of FRSA and a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer. For more information, contact the author at 866-303-5868 or go to www.cotneycl.com.

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Industry Updates New Tremco Construction Products Group Unites Industry Leading Brands

Tremco Incorporated’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing, Roofing & Building Maintenance, and Tremco Barrier Solutions operating divisions, together with Dryvit Systems, Inc., Nudura Inc., Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada, announced they are joining forces under a single corporate identity: the Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG).

Representing the combined power of these recognized leaders, Tremco CPG is the industry’s only provider of comprehensive systems and services for all six sides of the building enclosure. Whether new construction or restoration, commercial, residential, in-field or in-plant, structures with Tremco CPG systems are easier to build and maintain, virtually impervious to the elements and can provide any look desired. For restoration and renovation of existing structures, Tremco CPG’s six-sided solutions deliver demonstrable performance at the lowest possible lifecycle costs and ensure peace of mind through longterm warranties and maintenance programs.

According to Doug Rende, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Technical Services with Tremco Incorporated, “Beginning now and continuing over the coming months, customers should expect to see the new brand identity on all customer-facing materials.”

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Seaman Corporation Names Jeff Swartz Chief Executive Officer

Seaman Corporation, a family-owned business headquartered in Wooster, OH, recently announced that its Board of Directors has selected Jeff Swartz as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Swartz will replace John Crum who is retiring after 18 years at Seaman, including the last 5 as CEO. Swartz is a veteran of the building products industry, having spent 23 years with Armstrong World Industries and 6 years at Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group in a variety of sales, operations and general management roles in the US, UK, China and Germany. He was most 10

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recently President of Moen’s Americas business, where he had P&L responsibility for the US, Canada and Latin America. Swartz has a degree in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University and an MBA from Columbia University.

“Jeff brings a unique and wide range of proven business leadership experience,” said Richard Seaman, Chairman of the Board. “The Board, the family shareholders and I are confident that these career experiences will enable Jeff to provide the leadership to further develop and execute Seaman Corporation’s strategic growth objectives in the coming years. Jeff’s leadership will also be an important asset to the Wooster community.”

Beacon Roofing Supply Appoints Frank Lonegro as Executive Vice President and CFO

Beacon announced the appointment of Frank Lonegro as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Lonegro joined Beacon in April and will assume his role as Chief Financial Officer as current Chief Financial Officer Joseph Nowicki transitions his duties.

Prior to joining Beacon, Lonegro had a long and distinguished career at CSX Corporation, a $12 billion Fortune 500 transportation company, where he served for nineteen years, culminating as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 20152019. Lonegro’s career at CSX entailed a unique blend of cross-functional experience, combining financial, operational and functional executive leadership roles.

As CFO, he helped lead transformative operational changes yielding substantial productivity savings and markedly improved operating margins which led to significant shareholder value creation. Prior to his role as CFO, Lonegro delivered strong results in key leadership roles of increasing responsibility across operations, service, information technology and internal audit. Prior to joining CSX, Lonegro practiced law for seven years, focusing on complex commercial litigation, loan workouts and business transactions. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Duke University, a law degree from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida. He will be relocating with his family to the Virginia area.

New Phone App Puts Everything at Your Fingertips

OMG Roofing Products has introduced a new mobile app that puts virtually all company product and technical information at your fingertips. The app, available for both Apple and Android phones and tablets, features easy navigation to company products, documents, videos and calculators. In addition, the app enables users to quickly find OMG field sales

representatives and distributors based on location, as well as contacting OMG for assistance.

“Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for contractors, distributors and specifiers to get the content they need as quickly as possible, wherever they are,” said Geoff Medeiros, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for OMG Roofing Products. “The new app is very easy to use and simple to navigate for easily accessing everything OMG offers.”

As an example of the easy navigation, when searching for product documents, users simply pick the product line (e.g., RhinoBond), then they are provided with choices as to the type of documents they want from data sheets and marketing brochures, to CSI specifications and installation instructions. This eliminates the need for users to scroll through hundreds of files looking for the right item. Once the content is selected, users can read the content on their device and they also have the option to share it through their favorite apps, including email, storage sites like Dropbox and more.

The app is free and available in the Apple App Store and in the Google Play Store by searching “OMG Roofing” or by visiting omgroof.com/app.

Harry Yeatman Named to NSBA Leadership Council Harry Yeatman, President of Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly

nonpartisan basis. Yeatman, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, DC. “As the President of a small-business, I see daily the importance of being involved and active when it comes to laws and regulation,” stated Yeatman.

“Joining NSBA’s Leadership Council will enable me to take our collective small-business message to the people that need to hear it most: Congress.”

Yeatman brings over 30 years of experience in the metal-building manufacturing industry. His background includes leading manufacturing facilities, sales, brand identity and strategy.

Yeatman joined the NSBA Leadership Council as part of his efforts to tackle the many critical issues facing small business, including tax reform, regulatory restraint, health care costs and how the Affordable Care Act will impact small business. The NSBA Leadership Council is focused on providing valuable networking between small-business advocates from across the country while ensuring small business a seat at the table as Congress and regulators take up key small-business proposals.

“I am proud to have Harry Yeatman as part of our Leadership Council,” stated NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken. “He came to us highly recommended and I look forward to our coordinated efforts for years to come.”

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Is COVID-19 Compensable Under Workers’ Compensation?

Vanessa Palacio, Claims Manager, FRSA Self Insurers Fund As we all face the pandemic that is COVID-19, a question that comes to mind is whether or not this is covered under workers’ compensation. The general answer is no. Unless you are a first responder or are employed in an occupation where you have a higher chance of exposure, such as a healthcare worker, illness due to COVID-19 is not compensable.

So why is this not considered an injury or illness?

Because you cannot prove where you contracted the virus. Under the occupational illness section of the Florida Statutes, you must prove with clear and convincing evidence where you contracted the virus and that the level of exposure was enough to cause the illness. That is a very high legal standard to prove.

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curbside pick-up for food? Now think, where have your family members been in the last two weeks? It should be easy to see that exactly how you contracted the virus would be impossible to prove. When you think of all the people you have been in contact with and multiply that by the number of people they have been in contact with, there were hundreds of potential exposures over the last two weeks alone.

Hopefully, I didn’t scare you too much, but just know that you are in a line of business that does not have any special presumptions for exposure claims, so any incidents of COVID-19 are not covered.

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Donate. Bid. Win. This Year the Online Silent Auction is Coming to You In May, the FRSA Educational and Research Foundation delivered $30,000 in industry scholarships (see page 61). Scholarships, continuing education seminars and roofing research are made possible through Foundation membership and fundraising events like the Annual Silent Auction. This year, it’s the Online Silent Auction and it will take place July 10-17.

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Starting July 10, join us at the Online Silent Auction on any Internet–connected device. Stay tuned for details on how to register for the event.

Then just don’t let yourself be outbid by that guy who will be bragging about it all year long.

Thank you to the people and companies that have already pledged their support.

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A New Challenge for an Old and Extremely Strong “Family” Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner Silvers Silvers Inc., and FRSA Technical Director Like many of you, I recently received an email from FRSA informing me that our Convention and the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo had been cancelled. I know this was a very tough decision, but one that was necessary and, with all things considered, definitely the right one. Over many, many decades attending Convention has been a regular part of my life.

We are not alone in this. So many events have been cancelled, postponed or are being conducted by teleconference. For us, these include our Board and Committee meetings, seminars, apprenticeship classes and now Convention. The Future Builders of America Summit was cancelled. We will never know the important discussions or learning experiences that for now at least, will not take place.

The Florida Building Commission and Technical Advisory Committee meetings are now conducted by teleconference. This has been convenient but, unfortunately, this eliminates the hallway discussions that can be used to present different viewpoints that may influence a decision. A discussion on a conference call leaves a lot to be desired compared to a face-to-face review of the issues at hand.

Often, in real time, we can overlook the most important moments in these events. The firm handshake of a colleague, the welcomed hug of a good friend, kind words of encouragement, gratitude or condolence. The look on the face of the apprentices or other Convention newcomers when they realize what a big industry they are part of. A moving address

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by a speaker or important piece of information gained in a seminar. Most of all, I’ll miss the characters. The stuff that makes up the fabric of the human existence.

The construction industry has many of these; FRSA certainly has more than its fair share. I’m not going to name names here. You know who you are and please, don’t change.

Contemplating the loss of our Convention brought back a lifetime of Convention memories. There have been some personal highlights. Being sworn in as this organization’s President and receiving the Campanella Award were both personally important and very humbling. Watching so many people that I respect and admire receive these and other recognitions also stand out.

But one particular memory came rushing back. It was during one of the now famous annual Welcome Receptions. Just before this event the Association sponsors a Past Presidents, Life, Honorary and Campanella Reception, so that many of us FRSA lifers could renew old friendships and acquaintances. I was in the middle of my first Convention as a member of the FRSA staff. There were new responsibilities to prepare for and new duties to contemplate. This was keeping me somewhat distracted. The party was roaring. Sitting on a long couch in the middle of the room was another FRSA lifer. He was one of my mentors and someone for whom I have great respect. I asked if I could sit with him and take a break for a few minutes.

This gentleman (in the truest sense of the word) was

getting on in years, so I decided that this might be a great opportunity to tell him how much of an influence he had been on my career and beyond. These conversations can be hard, but when heartfelt they can also be important. He was old school and wasn’t too big on warm and fuzzy, but of course, I persisted. The room seemed to go quiet as we reminisced. He and I did not always agree, but we always respected that we each had the interest of our Association and our industry at heart.

Several months later he fell ill, his family blessed me with the opportunity to talk to him one last time in his hospital room prior to his passing. I remain grateful that I had the chance to tell him how I felt during our discussion at Convention because life does not always allow us those moments. It wouldn’t have happened if we weren’t in that setting at that time. His son recently told me that he really seemed to spark up during our last visit at the hospital. I said he was ready to go at it one last time.

FRSA’s dedicated staff and volunteers are committed to make our new virtual Convention all that it can be. A new President and Executive Committee will be sworn in. Awards will be presented. Scholarships will be awarded. An online auction will be conducted, and many other programs will take place.

Seminars will also be presented virtually. They will be roofing-specific and presented by industry

professionals. Many will cover the numerous roofing-related changes in the new 2020 7th Edition of the Florida Building Code. Don’t let these code changes or license renewal continuing education requirements sneak up on you. Preparing these seminars will be a challenge and a new learning experience. Our ability to accomplish this is necessary and will survive this temporary pause that we are all living with.

There will be a Convention next year and the one after that. Our leaders will make every attempt to share the spotlight with those for whom it was dimmed. It will take a lot more than a virus to dissuade our hardheaded and incredibly resilient roofing family.

After all, we have survived 98 years’ worth of challenges and we’re just getting started.

With social distancing so much a part of this time, most of us will find ourselves at home with our families when we would have been attending the Convention.

It makes this year’s theme seem especially fitting: “FRSA - A Family Tradition.”

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Mike Silvers, CPRC is owner of Silver 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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6 Ways a Strong Brand Identity Drives Sales for Your Construction Business Ashlee Brayfield, Customer Support Specialists, crowdspring shoe is light-weight”) and emotional way (e.g. “the shoe makes me feel powerful”). It is not just the physical features that create a brand but also the feelings that consumers develop towards the company or its product. This combination of physical and emotional cues is triggered when exposed to the name, the logo, the visual identity or even to the message.

It is vital that your company’s brand identity highlights the best attributes of your business. Be deliberate in creating your brand identity and leave nothing to chance. Every company has a story to tell.

Invite your customers and clients into yours. The company story you portray will help connect your au■ A strong brand identity tells your company story dience to your brand. Your story should be interesting, ■ A strong brand identity increases client awareness relatable, promising, successful and painted with good ■ A strong brand identity builds trust and credibility design and solid language that is consistent with what you represent. It should reflect your brand.

■ A strong brand identity taps into the power of What is a brand? A brand is the sum total of the psychology experience your customers and customer prospects ■ A strong brand identity sets you apart from the have with your company or organization. Originally, the competition term “brand” referred to the mark that cattle ranch■ A strong brand identity inspires employees ers put (‘branded’) on their cattle. But the concept of ‘brand’ has evolved to include much more than a single Let’s look at each of these in detail. visual element.

When developing your brand story, consider the A Strong Brand Identity Tells Your Company following: Story What is brand identity? Brand identity is the visible ■ What is the origin of your company? Often you elements of a brand, including color, design and a will see “roofing since” this or that year as part of brand’s logo. It’s the manner in which a corporation, branding. This provides reassurance to clients that company or business presents itself to the public and you are well-established and trustworthy. distinguishes the business in the mind of consumers.

■ What do you do? What specific services are you Put simply: it’s what you, customers and prospective offering? Do you have a roofing niche? What kind customers can see. of products or services should clients approach According to The Branding Journal, you can conyou about? Are you an expert in a special area? sider a brand as the idea or image people have in mind ■ What are your values? Where does your company when thinking about specific products, services and take a stand? Consider a powerful tagline that activities of a company, both in a practical (e.g. “the represents your brand (for example, Built To Last). Establish a brand mission statement that incorporates your values – then act according to those values.

Homes and buildings always need to be built, repaired or maintained. In fact, Global Construction Press reports that the construction market will grow to $8 trillion globally by 2030.

Competition is fierce, which means that growing your construction business requires a strong marketing and branding strategy. Whether your construction company is nestled in a rural town or a large city, you need to proactively brand your business to take part in that growth.

Here are six ways that strong brand identity will drive sales for your construction business:

■ How do you operate? How do you operate your business? Do you have a track record for completing projects on time? And, if a project is delayed, how do you handle the situation? How is your customer service?

Your brand identity starts with you – what your company represents and the story you tell.

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A Strong Brand Identity Increases Client Awareness

Good brand identity gets you noticed. Great brand identity gets you remembered.

Humans are visual creatures and your business logo is the most important element of your brand identity.

Your logo is the face of your company. A dynamic, professional logo will draw the attention of prospective clients and will be recognized by clients for years to come.

So, what makes a good logo? At its most basic, a logo is a small, symbolic piece of artwork that represents a business. When you set aside all the design trends and fancy fonts, at its core, a logo must:

the board.

If your brand successfully builds trust, your customers will feel confident that you know what you’re doing and that they’re spending their money wisely when they hire you.

A Strong Brand Identity Taps Into the Power of Psychology

In a single day, the average consumer is exposed to somewhere between 3,000 and 10,000 brands. Yet somehow, some brands can cut through the noise and grab their attention.

Well-recognized brands produce strong activity in parts of the brain that are associated with a positive response. Unknown brands do the opposite, activating ■ Embody your brand parts of the brain associated with negative emotions.

■ Be instantly recognizable Psychology plays a large role in marketing and ■ Be versatile branding. After all, design influences consumer behav■ Be timeless. ior and there are many psychological factors that go into consumer decision-making.

Everything else is optional.

Look for opportunities, big and small, to translate In fact, I’ll go one step further. Every design choice these factors into your branding. For example, be sure in your logo should exist only to serve and strengthen that your business name is unique. “Alan’s Roofing the four items listed above. If you meet these four Company” might reflect your name, but if there are requirements, many other commonly cited logo mustother businesses in your geographic area with the haves, like simplicity and memorability, naturally follow. same name, you won’t be able to differentiate. You’ll simply confuse your clients and prospective clients.

A Strong Brand Identity Builds Trust and

Credibility

No business will succeed without trust and credibility. And, building that trust doesn’t happen overnight.

Ensure your brand embodies trustworthiness in addition to quality to gain a client’s trust and stay committed to that message.

It is important that you not underestimate the importance of brand authenticity.

Trust and credibility are even more important for a construction business. People want to feel safe at home. It’s their sacred place. They will want to know that their builder is capable, professional, trustworthy and knowledgeable. Consider these essential elements to building trust with your brand:

A Strong Brand Identity Sets You Apart from the Competition

Whether you’re rolling out a new brand, promoting an existing brand or refreshing your brand identity, it’s important to stand out from your competition. You can do this with a unique visual brand identity, featuring a stand-out color palette, brand-appropriate graphics and a memorable business logo. You can differentiate with a unique brand message and personality. You can also stand out with a unique selling proposition (USP).

Ultimately, a USP is what your business stands for. For example, you could say that Apple’s USP is found in “user experience,” everything they do is meant to have the user at its core.

■ Be accessible. The construction business is Google’s USP might be in the way they connect entirely offline. But your brand needs to be people with information, whereas Amazon’s might be well-represented online. The fact is, your prosproviding whatever product you need quickly, effipects are researching online. Invest in a compelling ciently and at as low a cost as possible. website design and market on the social media Figuring out what your USP is can take time, but it’s platforms your clients and prospects use. a crucial piece of your brand. Knowing what it is can ■ Have a solid product. Good marketing can attract help you sell better to your existing customers and, a customer to make an emotional purchase, but more importantly, possible customers. great products are what will keep the customer Whatever your unique selling proposition is, make for life. sure you take the time to figure it out, share it with your customers and then deliver it every time. Set your ■ Be consistent. Just as your product or service needs to perform consistently, so does your brand brand apart from the competition by: identity. Your message of who you are and what ■ Delivering a stellar customer experience. you represent, your visual branding and your online Customers who have positive experiences are (and offline) presence must be consistent across more likely to return. So, every action should lead

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Edelman Trust Barometer, regular employees are regarded as more credible than CEOs, entrepreneurs and members of the board. Those employees can provide some of your best word-of-mouth marketing.

■ Creating a consistent visual brand across all cus98 percent of employees are active on at least one tomer touchpoints. Your website should feature personal social media account; 50 percent are posting the same colors, typography and graphic style as about their company. your logo. Company vehicles should mimic the Attract future employees. Your company brand same, in a bold, easy-to-recognize fashion. All proidentity will impact your ability to attract future emmotional materials, signage, business cards and ployees.

You want the best people on your team. But letterhead should maintain this visual continuity. how do you find them? A strong brand identity elimiTight visual brand management will reinforce your nates the need to hunt for quality employees, they will brand identity and help your brand stand out. come to you. 84 percent of job seekers indicate that ■ Being present on social media. Most of your clients the reputation of a company is important and a factor and prospects are on social media. It’s become in choosing to apply. a go-to source of information when researching, Don’t leave your brand identity to chance. Create a contacting and rating businesses. You can set your strong brand identity to drive sales in your construcbusiness apart by responding promptly and courtion business. teously to all customer inquiries.

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■ Prioritizing feedback. The construction industry is all about lasting relationships and positive reputations. Client feedback offers priceless insight into how your business is doing, what the customer experience is and critical areas for improvement.

Don’t just gather client feedback. Internalize it and act on it. Businesses that listen to their customers get noticed.

■ Saying what you do and doing what you say.

Consistently delivering on your brand promises gives clients a reason to choose your business again and again. Happy repeat customers become brand advocates who deliver valuable word-ofmouth marketing.

Ashlee Brayfield is a Customer Support Specialist at crowdspring, one of the world’s leading marketplaces for crowdsourced logo design, web design, graphic design, product design and company naming services.

She helps entrepreneurs, small businesses and agencies with branding, design and naming, and regularly writes about entrepreneurship, small business and design on crowdspring’s award-winning small business blog. Visit www.crowdspring.com.

Competition in the construction industry is fierce.

Staying brand consistent and focusing on the customer first will help you blow your competitors out of the water.

A Strong Brand Identity Inspires Your Employees

For construction employees, it’s never just a job. The construction field is anchored by hard work, quality craftsmanship and consistency.

Employees who understand their employer’s mission are more likely to be motivated to work toward common goals. Inspire current employees with a strong brand that employees can get behind and rally around.

This is important for two reasons. First, a recent study found that employee satisfaction correlates positively with higher productivity and profitability.

Second, according to the 2020

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Trent Cotney, John Kenney Team Up to Form Cotney Consulting Group There are plenty of business consulting experts working across the US that are experienced in helping businesses. You may have considered working with one at some point, or even hired one. While they may be helpful on the surface, they likely do not understand the intricacies of running a roofing business. If you are thinking about working with a business consultant, it is important to hire one that knows the industry intimately. John Kenney and Trent Cotney have teamed up to create Cotney Consulting Group, bringing 65-plus years of combined experience in solving problems for roofing companies.

John Kenney 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. He managed many successful projects in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets before continuing his accomplishments in Florida.

Because of his skills and hard work, he progressed from roofing laborer, to foreman, estimator, chief estimator, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with his various companies.

Trent Cotney brings over 20 years of experience in the roofing industry. As an entrepreneur, he is currently Owner, President or CEO of six different companies generating millions in revenue annually. His law firm has experienced explosive growth of more than 500 percent in the last three years and has a historic track record of growth over the last eight years. Cotney combines the business and legal expertise needed to get companies on the right track for sustainable growth.

Together they have formed a consulting group that can help evaluate the health of your business and determine the best course of action for growth and business improvement. In addition to ensuring that your corporate transactions are in the best interest of your company, Cotney Consulting can also assist in improving organization, training and compensation structure of employees.

“We are focused on roofing contractors who hope to grow from the 2 million revenue mark to 10 million,” stated Kenney, COO of Cotney Consulting and Cotney Construction Law. “The Cotney Consulting team offers expertise in roofing company operations, strategy, sales and marketing, accounting and human resources.”

“Unlike other business consultants, we are bringing years of experience in solving the problems of a roofing company,” stated Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, Cotney Consulting and Cotney Construction Lobbying. “John Kenney has real experience running 8-figure, multi-million-dollar roofing 26

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companies. We did not learn business consulting from a book, but through our experience working with and helping roofing contractors nationwide. Our team understands the problems roofing contractors deal with.

We have helped solve problems and have continually positioned companies to create an ongoing history of success.”

Cotney Consulting Group is focused on sharing their knowledge and experience to help roofing contractors achieve success. To find out more about consulting services visit www.cotneyconsulting.com and connect with John Kenney for a free consultation to grow your company for sustained, scalable success.

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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 A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is Your Local Deck Supplier. They stock “A,” “B,” “F” and “N” roof decks as well as 1/2”, 9/16” and 1” form decks and deck accessories available for immediate pick up at their local Jacksonville warehouse and 14 other locations across the country.

ABC Supply 1 ABC Pkwy Beloit WI 53511 www.abcsupply.com ABC Supply is the nation’s largest distributor of roofing material and one of the largest distributors of siding, windows, gutters and other select exterior building products. With more than 700 locations in 49 states, ABC has exclusively served professional contractors for over 35 years.

AccuLynx 525 Third St Ste 100 Beloit WI 53511 Phone: 608-473-3800 mmittelman@acculynx.com www.acculynx.com AccuLynx is the first and only all-in-one roofing business management software designed to empower roofing contractors to manage and grow their business. With AccuLynx, roofing contractors can manage more business, increase margins and close more deals, all from a single application.

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AceClamp/PMC Industries 87 Spring Ln Plainville CT 06062 Phone: 860-406-7410 bmercier@pmcind.com www.aceclamp.com

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Advanced Aluminum 2941 Parkway St Lakeland FL 33811 Phone: 863-648-5787 Fax: 863-648-4749 tyurk@advaluminum.com www.advaluminum.com Aerial Visions LLC 2850 Gilchrist Rd Bldg 1A Akron OH 44305 Phone: 330-321-7360 karena@aerialvisionsllc.com www.aerialvisionsllc.com

All Star Capital Group Inc 14707 S Dixie Hwy #306 Miami FL 33176 Phone: 305-252-0113 info@allscgroup.com www.allscgroup.com All Star Capital Group offers all-encompassing services for their clients. Their reputation thrives on a high-level of customer satisfaction.

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Aldo Products Company 1320 Litton Dr Salisbury NC 28147 Phone: 704-932-3054 jdernosek@aldoproducts.com www.aldoproducts.com

Alpha ProTech 301 S Blanchard St Valdosta GA 31601 Phone: 229-242-1931 bhayden@alphaprotech.com www.alphaprotech.com

Aletheia Digital 6524 Buena Vista Rd Columbus GA 31907 Phone: 706-685-6611 Fax: 706-748-8624 info@aletheiadigital.com www.aletheiadigital.com

Altec Industries Inc 3755 Interstate Park Rd Riviera Beach FL 33404 Phone: 407-212-5124 riley.mcmichen@altec.com www.altec.com Altec is a manufacturer of equipment and boom truck cranes and is the exclusive distributor of Effer Knuckleboom Cranes for North America.

All Points Tile & Slate Inc 162 E Broadway St Oviedo FL 32765 Phone: 407-366-2521 ap@allpointstile.com www.allpointstile.com All Points Tile & Slate is a distributor of new tile for whole roofs with a huge boneyard of

American WeatherStar 8095 Padgett Switch Rd Irvington AL 36544 Phone: 251-476-7385 Toll-Free: 800-710-6506 Fax: 251-479-3602 www.americanweatherstar.com American WeatherStar is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of fluid-applied roof restoration solutions. These systems can be used to stop leaks, cool a building’s interior or simply for preventive maintenance and flat roof

repair. They offer long-term warranties for just about every roof substrate, which are installed by their Approved Contractors.

APOC 4161 E 7th Ave Tampa FL 33605 Phone: 813-248-2101 Toll-Free: 800-562-5669 jking@apoc.com www.apoc.com Headquartered in Florida, APOC is your premier manufacturer of construction and maintenance products that maximize productivity, performance and energy efficiency. APOC offers proven silicone roof restoration systems that dramatically reduce roof surface temperatures, lower heat transfer to buildings, reduce energy consumption and extend roof life.

Applicad USA Inc 1340 US Hwy 1 Jupiter FL 33469 Toll-Free: 877-830-3158 ray@applicad.com www.applicad.com

Aqua Finance Inc One Corporate Dr Ste 300 Wausau WI 54403 Toll-Free: 800-234-3663 Fax: 715-849-4855 justinl@aquafinance.com www.aquafinance.com With over 35 years of industry experience, Aqua Finance is one of the largest indirect lenders in the US. They provide consumer financing opportunities to dealers and contractors with promotions that fit their customers’ needs. They have fast approvals and finance the widest range of credit scores in the industry.

Architectural Metal Flashings 2659 NE 9th Ave Cape Coral FL 33909 Phone: 239-221-0123 Fax: 239-221-0124 darlab@amflashings.com www.amflashings.com AMF is a leading architectural metal manufacturer, providing metal panels and accessories,

standard metal flashings, custom metal flashings, vents and ductwork for the roofing and building industry.

Associates Insurance Agency 11470 N 53rd St Temple Terrace FL 33617 Phone: 813-830-1391 michael@associatesins.com www.associatesins.com Associates Insurance Agency has been providing the most comprehensive insurance products to the construction industry since 1991, with agents specializing in property and casualty, workers’ compensation, group benefits, bonding and risk management.

ATAS International Inc 6612 Snowdrift Rd Allentown PA 18106 Phone: 610-395-8445 Fax: 610-395-9342 wkirchner@atas.com www.atas.com Atlantic Asphalt & Equipment Co 146 Railroad Ave Revere MA 02151 Phone: 813-390-1703 Toll-Free: 800-543-3350 acohen@atlanticasphalt.com www.atlanticasphalt.com Atlantic Leak Detection PO Box 28 Marlboro NJ 07746 Phone: 347-244-3635 will@atlanticleak.com www.atlanticleak.com Atlas Roofing Corporation 2000 Riveredge Pkwy Ste 800 Atlanta GA 30328 Phone: 770-933-4479 sdaniels@atlasroofing.com www.atlasroofing.com

Attic Breeze 1370 FM 116 Gatesville TX 76528 Phone: 254-865-9999 Toll-Free: 877-288-4234 Fax: 254-865-4282 sales@atticbreeze.net www.atticbreeze.net Attic Breeze believes that continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence is what makes a leader. It is their mission to offer only best-in-class products that conform to these

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Babcock-Davis 9300 73rd Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55428 Phone: 763-488-9232 mdibba@babcockdavis.com www.babcockdavis.com Beacon 505 Huntmar Park Dr Ste 300 Herndon VA 20107 Phone: 571-323-3939 rita.stewart@alliedbuilding.com www.beaconroofing.com

Berridge Mfg Co 2610 Harry Wurzbach Rd San Antonio TX 78218 Phone: 210-650-3050 dperez@berridge.com www.berridge.com Big Rock Supply 330 Meyer Rd Bensenville IL 60106 Toll-Free: 800-859-4077 Fax: 888-289-3739 contact@bigrocksupply.com www.bigrocksupply.com Since 1922, Big Rock Supply has been offering 5-star products, pricing and service to contractors. Interested in free shipping, a free catalog or a free t-shirt? Interested in a new way to stop falls through skylights with unobstructed access to the skylight curb and without being tied off? Visit their website for details, www.bigrocksupply.com.

Bitec Inc 2 Industrial Park Dr Morrilton AR 72110 Toll-Free: 800-535-8597 Fax: 501-354-3019 dga@bi-tec.com www.bi-tec.com Bitec Inc manufactures APP and SBS Polymer modified bitumen membranes as well as roof coatings and adhesives. Imperflex SA membranes, Mineral Design mineral pattern membrane and Imper-Sol roof coating are specialty products by Bitec Inc. www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

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Bitumar USA Inc 6000 Pennington Ave Baltimore MD 21226 Phone: 410-354-9550 www.bitumar.com Bitumar USA Inc is a manufacturer of built-up roofing asphalt, the brand that PAK’s more value.

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Bonded Lightning Protection Systems Inc 2080 W Indiantown RdProperty Ste 100 & Assets Protecting People, Jupiter FL 33458 Phone: 561-746-4336 Fax: 561-747-8233 mail@bondedlightning.com www.bondedlightning.com With origins dating back to 1892, Bonded Lightning was founded in Florida in 1973. Family-owned and operated, the company provides lightning and surge protection for commercial, industrial and residential properties. In addition, they install lightning warning systems and provide inspections, repairs and certification services.

BOSS Products 350 Ring Rd Elizabethtown KY 42701 Phone: 270-769-3385 carol.remington@soudal.com www.bossproducts.com Today’s projects demand sealants, adhesives and lubricants that not only work - but excel.

BOSS offers a variety of products including state-of-the-art foams, sealants and adhesives.

BOSS technology and quality ensure that these products will perform to the highest levels for insulation, industrial, construction, roofing, HVAC/R and manufactured housing markets.

The Bradbury Group 1200 E Cole Moundridge KS 67107 Phone: 620-345-6394 Toll-Free: 800-397-6394 Fax: 620-345-6381 bradbury@bradburygroup.com www.bradburygroup.com The Bradbury Group designs and manufactures a variety of roll formers, long folders, slitter/shears, uncoilers, recoilers, hemmers, 30

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FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue slitters, portable roll forming equipment, gutter Cambridge Lee machines, insulated panel equipment, emboss- 7825 Ellis Rd Melbourne FL 32904 ing and calendaring equipment and controls.

Bradbury metal tile roofing solutions specializes Phone: 678-602-4891 dhamelink@camlee.com in designing and building customized manuwww.camlee.com facturing equipment for unique metal shingle Cambridge Lee is a Florida Metal Distributor of production lines. construction copper sheet, copper coils, copper nails and solder supplies.

Brauner Safety Services Inc 7879 Timberlin Park Blvd Jacksonville FL 32256 Phone: 407-403-3959 jim@braunersafety.com www.braunersafety.com Roofing equipment and safety training in English and Spanish at your location. Services include CERTA, OSHA 10 and 30 Hour, General Industry, EM 385, fall protection, forklift and lull, rigging and signaling, safety plans, site audits and NRCA PROCertification.

Brava Roof Tile 1100 E 7th St Washington IA 52353 Toll-Free: 844-290-4196 Fax: 319-343-1038 info@bravatile.com www.bravarooftile.com Brava Roof Tile offers a complete line of synthetic architectural roofing products in natural profiles including Spanish tile, multi-width cedar shake and slate roofing. Each product line is composed of durable, yet lightweight and environmentally friendly material, that combine to provide authentic beauty with long lasting performance and total piece of mind.

Builders Notice Corp 708 S Andrews Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33316 Toll-Free: 800-432-1959 Fax: 800-226-1631 reginad@buildersnotice.com www.buildersnotice.com C3LS Inc 1700 NW 64th St Ste 700 Ft Lauderdale FL 33309 Phone: 561-995-9004 Fax: 561-431-7939 cchapman@c3ls.com www.c3ls.com

Carlisle Roof Foam and Coatings 100 Enterprise Dr Cartersville GA 30120 Toll-Free: 844-922-2355 info@carlislerfc.com www.carlislerfc.com Carlisle Roof Foam and Coatings offers a broad range of coatings and spray polyurethane foam insulations used in commercial roofing applications. SPF roofing systems are designed to provide a long-term, sustainable roofing solution that is seamless, watertight and virtually maintenance-free. Acrylic and silicone coatings are used as a component of SPF systems and can also be used as standalone products to restore existing aged roofs.

Carlisle WIP Products PO Box 7000 Carlisle PA 17013 Toll-Free: 888-717-1440 www.carlislewipproducts.com Carlisle WIP Products manufactures innovative, high-performance underlayments and flashings that provide superior waterproofing protection for virtually any residential or commercial application. Typically installed below a steepslope roofing product such as shingles or metal, Carlisle’s self-adhering Water & Ice Protection (WIP) roofing underlayments offer premium protection against water and ice damming.

Cellofoam North America Inc 1917 Rockdale Industrial Blvd Conyers GA 30012 Phone: 770-483-4491 Toll-Free: 800-241-3634 Fax: 770-929-3608 marketing@cellofoamna.com www.cellofoam.com Cellofoam is headquartered in Conyers, GA and is a provider of exceptional products and services that enhance applications used in the building and construction insulation, packaging and cold chain markets. Cellofoam operates 14 manufacturing, design and testing facilities throughout North America and has served customers for more than four decades.

Cellucrete 11905 NW 99th Ave Hialeah Gardens FL 33018 Toll-Free: 786-338-1848 grodriguez@cellucrete.com www.cellucrete.com CertainTeed 200 CertainTeed Dr Oxford NC 27565 Phone: 919-693-1141 Toll-Free: 800-693-1141 Fax: 919-693-9400 phyllis.s.stokes@saint-gobain.com www.certainteed.com 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.

Cheltec Inc 2215 Industrial Blvd Sarasota FL 34234 Phone: 941-355-1045 info@cheltec.com www.cheltec.com Cheltec is a manufacturer of a proprietary liquid performance carrier Stabitrol for the production of safer high-quality products. Arrest’R is a liquid copper sulfate powered by Stabitrol that “maintains the clean” of newly installed or recently cleaned roofs for two or more years.

Chem Link 353 E Lyons St Schoolcraft MI 49087 Toll-Free: 800-826-1681 Fax: 269-679-4448 info@chemlink.com www.chemlink.com Chem Link formulates and manufactures high-performance adhesives, sealants, coatings and related products. Their 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 Ste 350 Peachtree City GA 30269 Phone: 770-692-7230 ryank@cidanmachinery.com

www.cidanmachinery-americas.com As a global supplier of cutting-edge sheet metal machinery, CIDAN Machinery believes in building authentic partnerships and providing comprehensive customer service. Through top-of-the-line sheet metal tools, innovative software solutions and expert service, CIDAN has been driving success for customers for more than 110 years.

Cleary Inspection Service Inc 1017 N “H” St Lake Worth FL 33460 Phone: 561-722-9881 Fax: 561-582-8039 kc@kcwand.com www.kcwand.com Cleary Inspection Service/KCWAND has been a Certified Miami-Dade County Testing Lab since 2006 and conducts Test Protocols for Roof Moisture Surveys (TAS 126), Fastener Withdrawal Testing (TAS 105) and Tile Uplift Tests (TAS 106).

Colony Hardware Corp 12290 Crystal Commerce Loop Ft Myers FL 33966 Phone: 239-939-3535 Toll-Free: 800-527-5530 Fax: 239-939-1691 hbenson@colonyhardware.com www.colonyhardware.com Colony Hardware Corp is the leading distributer of tools, supplies, safety equipment repairs, rentals and signage serving the construction industry.

Commercial Roofing Specialties Inc 3003 Phillips Hwy Jacksonville FL 32207 Phone: 904-997-3101 Toll-Free: 833-277-1700 Fax: 904-997-3110 adillard@crssupply.com www.crssupply.com Since 1981, CRS has been building a reputation in the Southeast as a go-to supplier for commercial and residential roofing materials.

CRS also stocks a full line of roofing equipment and safety supplies. Built on a foundation of

quality products, a knowledgeable staff and unmatched service, CRS has proven itself to be roofing contractors’ first and only choice for all their roofing needs.

Compass Sales Group/Carlisle SynTec 125 S Swoope Ave Ste 201B Maitland FL 32751 Phone: 407-951-7059 mlandry@compasssalesgroup.com www.compasssalesgroup.com 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 Corrugated Industries/Hercules Metal Buildings 205 E Pleasure St Chalmette LA 70043 Phone: 504-277-7541 Fax: 504-277-7330 williaml@corrugatedind.com www.corrugatedind.com

Cotney Construction Law 3110 Cherry Palm Dr Ste 290 Tampa FL 33619 Phone: 813-579-3278 Toll-Free: 866-292-1490 info@cotneycl.com www.cotneycl.com Cotney Construction Law is a full-service law firm dedicated to representing the roofing industry and serves as General Counsel to FRSA. The lawyers at Cotney Construction Law routinely handle all aspects of construction law, including litigation and arbitration and most have real-world construction backgrounds.

Critter Quitter Vent Repair 980 Sunshine Ln Ste Q Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Phone: 407-808-2501 Fax: 321-972-8887 info@critterquitter.com www.critterquitter.com Critter Quitter Vent Repair is a patented plumbing vent repair for use on lead flashing sealed plumbing vents. Squirrels damage these, causing leaks. Instead of pulling shingles, just slide these on and it’s repaired. Turns a time consuming, unprofitable job into a quick and profitable one. www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

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FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Crown Roof Tiles 6018 Hwy 72 Arcadia FL 34266 Phone: 863-993-4004 Fax: 863-993-4009 bdyble@crownrooftiles.com www.crownrooftiles.com D-MAC Same Day Steel Deck 1880 D-MAC Dr Alpharetta GA 30004 Phone: 770-664-7120 Toll-Free: 800-878-3622 Fax: 770-664-5682 sales@samedaysteeldeck.com www. samedaysteeldeck.com Rusty deck headache? Let D-MAC ease your pain with same day steel deck and accessories from one of their 30 stocked warehouse locations, including Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tampa, Florida.

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 D.I. Roof Seamers is the only dedicated roof seamer rental company in the US and Canada with equipment for all manufacturers, panels and seam types. D.I. Roof Seamers’ customer and technical support are unmatched in the industry. All seamers are manufactured here in the US and are available for rent.

Dan’s Custom Sheet Metal Inc 5700 Washington St Naples FL 34109 Phone: 239-594-2064 Fax: 239-594-2064 info@dcsm.net www.dcsm.net DCSM is a manufacturer of metal roofing products.

Dap Products Inc 2400 Boston St Ste 200 Baltimore MD 21224 Phone: 330-714-6466 mhohl@dap.com www.dap.com Dap Products Inc is a manufacturer of caulks, sealants, foam and adhesives. Featuring Storm Bond roof tile adhesive in single and two-com32

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ponent systems for adhering concrete and clay tile roof decks. Storm Bond is FBC and Miami-Dade approved.

Dataforma Inc 410 Kings Mill Rd York PA 17403 Toll-Free: 866-764-9992 Fax: 717-428-2126 bradm@dataforma.com www.dataforma.com Dataforma has been providing web-based business management for 15 years. Run a paperless service department, track leads, share schedules, set up customized alerts, upload photos and docs and even send invoices from anywhere you have Internet access.

Davinci Roofscapes 13890 W 101st St Lenexa KS 66215 Phone: 913-599-0766 Toll-Free: 800-328-4624 salessupport@davinciroofscapes.com www.davinciroofscapes.com DaVinci has been the leader in composite roofing for nearly two decades. Their commitment to creating durable, beautiful roofing tiles is unparalleled. You won’t find a more realistic or better-performing roofing product anywhere.

DECRA Roofing Systems 1230 Railroad St Corona CA 92882 Phone: 951-272-8180 tunderwood@decra.com www.decra.com 6 Degrees Financial Services Group Inc 4731 N A1A Ste 228 Vero Beach FL 32963 Phone: 772-217-5875 dave@6degreesfsg.com www.6degreesfsg.com 6 Degrees Financial Services Group Inc provides instant loan decisions to consumers. These are “unsecured” loans with zero recourse to the merchant. Loan amounts up to $50,000 can be used for any residential product, service or both (including homeowners insurance deductibles).

Dept of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) 2601 Blair Stone Rd Tallahassee FL 32399 Phone: 850-717-1530 susan.sparks@myfloridalicense.com www.myfloridalicense.com 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 roofers, veterinarians and real estate agents. DBPR’s mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly; and they strive to meet this goal in their day-to-day operations.

Direct Metals Inc 17600 East St N Ft Myers FL 33917 Phone: 239-599-8527 Fax: 239-599-8545 francis@directmetalsinc.com www.directmetalsinc.com

Drexel Metals 8641 Elm Fair Blvd Tampa FL 33610 Toll-Free: 888-321-9630 Toll-Free: 877-399-3600 Fax: 727-572-7910 marketing@drexmet.com www.drexmet.com Drexel Metals is a provider of architectural standing seam metal roofing systems for commercial, institutional and residential applications. Drexel has facilities in FL, KY, MD, PA, and CO. In addition to prefabricating products in its facilities, Drexel also offers distributors and installers a field-fabrication program backed by industry-leading training, marketing support, testing and warranty coverage.

DuPont Performance Building Solutions 1501 Larkin Center Dr Midland MI 48642 Phone: 989-898-6724 marcie.smerdon@dupont.com www.building.dupont.com DuPont Performance Building Solutions is a global innovation leader in the building and construction industry, providing products and

materials for all six sides of the building envelope. Backed by unmatched industry insight, building knowledge and technical support, as well as world-class brands such as Styrofoam, Tyvek and Great Stuff, DuPont’s products and services portfolio enables customers to focus on what they do best, no matter where and how they choose to build.

Duro-Last Inc 525 Morley Dr Saginaw MI 48601 Toll-Free: 800-248-0280 www.duro-last.com Known as the “World’s Best Roof,” Duro-Last Inc is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems. Factory controlled custom fabrication can eliminate up to 85% of field seams, resulting in lower on-site labor costs and easier installation. Duro-Last’s roofing systems are sustainable and durable. For more information on Duro-Last, visit www.duro-last.com.

Eagle Roofing Products 3546 N Riverside Ave Rialto CA 92377 Phone: 909-822-6000 shannont@eagleroofing.com www.eagleroofing.com Eagle Roofing Products is the largest USowned concrete roof tile manufacturer. Known for producing high-quality roofing products that are aesthetically stunning, energy efficient and exceed industry standards in durability, Eagle is the choice for all of your roofing needs. For more information, visit www.eagleroofing.com.

EagleView Technologies 10900 NE 4th St #800 Bellevue WA 98004 Toll-Free: 855-984-6590 tom.dring@eagleview.com www.eagleview.com East End Cedar Co 722 Whitehall Plains Rd Annapolis MD 21409 Phone: 410-949-1080 jess@eastendcedar.com www.eastendcedar.com

Elro Manufacturing LLC 90 S Bradshaw Rd Apopka FL 32703 Phone: 407-927-6056 fwolmarans@elro-mfg.com www.elro-mfg.com 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 Epilay ProtecTite synthetic roofing underlayment is a product of advanced engineering and unique features that makes it a highly recommended 100% synthetic roofing underlayment for sloped roofs. Featuring Grip Walk top and Skid Resist bottom, Epilay has FBC approval.

Available in four thicknesses with a 12-month exposure rating. Excellent for both residential shingles, metal and tile roofs.

Equipter LLC 49 Eagle Dr Leola PA 17540 Phone: 717-661-3591 sales@equipter.com www.equipter.com Equipter’s roofing equipment has been raising productivity, profitability and professionalism to new heights since 2003. Equipter equipment increases your competitive edge streamlining safer, cleaner debris control and protects your customers’ properties. From the popular RB4000 to a truck-mounted brake storage system, their products are designed with users and their customers in mind.

Estimating Edge 1301 N Congress Ave Ste 400 Boynton Beach FL 33426 Phone: 561-276-9100 ameyer@estimatingedge.com www.edgeestimating.com Everest Systems 16601 Central Green Blvd Houston TX 77032 Toll-Free: 800-575-8966 jalexander@everestsco.com www.everestsystemsco.com EVERROOF 13827 Carmenita Rd Ste D Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Toll-Free: 833-383-7766 info@everroof.com

www.everroof.com EVERROOF sells liquid-applied roof maintenance coating systems for low-sloped commercial roofs. EVERROOF provides roofing contractors, building owners and architects 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.

Extreme Metal 2160 SW Poma Dr Palm City FL 34990 Phone: 772-872-8034 Fax: 772-872-8035 darius@emfab.net www.extrememetalfabricators.com

FG Building Products 13400 Sutton Park Dr S Ste 1602 Jacksonville FL 32224 Phone: 904-900-5260 info@fgbp.com www.fgbp.com FG Building Products is the Firestone sales representative for building materials supporting Florida and South Georgia. FG specializes in commercial building exteriors with a wide product offering including TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen and metal roofing systems.

Their diverse range of clients include contractors, building owners, architects, engineers, consultants and distributors. Regardless of the audience, scope or schedule of your project, FG Building Products’ goal is to be your means to a successful end.

FiberTite Roofing Systems 1000 Venture Blvd Wooster OH 44619 Phone: 330-262-1111 credick@seamancorp.com www.fibertite.com FiberTite Roofing 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 | FLORIDA ROOFING

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Flex Membrane International Corp 2670 Leisczs Bridge Rd Ste 400 Leesport PA 19533 Phone: 610-916-9500 Toll-Free: 800-969-0108 Fax: 610-916-9501 jdoyle@flexmembranes.com www.flexroofingsystems.com 34

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FRSA Credit Union PO Box 5799 Winter Park FL 32793 Phone: 407-657-7212 Toll-Free: 877-657-7212 Fax: 407-671-7014 slee@frsacu.org www.frsacu.org Florida’s only credit union dedicated to the financial well-being of the state’s roofing professionals. When you’re ready to finance your next vehicle or equipment purchase, give them a call. The Credit Union also offers contractor members a roof financing program for contractors to offer their customers.

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Their annual Silent Auction has moved online this year. Visit www.floridaroof.com and become a winning bidder on your favorite items July 10-17.

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FlashCo 514 Matrix Pkwy Piedmont SC 29673 Toll-Free: 864-474-5900 justin.erickson@flashcomfg.com www.flashcomfg.com

FRSA Association PO Box 4850 Winter Park FL 32793 Phone: 407-671-3772 ext 100 Toll-Free: 800-767-3772 ext 100 Fax: 407-679-0010 lisapate@floridaroof.com www.floridaroof.com FRSA is the trade association for roofing and sheet metal contractors in Florida, offering members code and technical advice and support and legislative, legal and human resources services. Consumers turn to FRSA when looking for a licensed roofing professional. Not a member? Call Maria at 800-767-3772 ext 142 or by email at maria@floridaroof.com for more information.

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FLAMCO PO Box 6310 Jacksonville FL 32236 Phone: 904-783-8400 Toll-Free: 800-634-3937 Fax: 904-783-8403 clark@flamco.com www.flamco.com In addition to the stock products FLAMCO manufactures, special order flashings for windows, doors and balconies, coping on commercial buildings, etc. Orders can be made from a wide variety of raw materials such as copper, stainless steel, heavy gauge aluminum and galvanized metal; with both painted and bare options available. Visit www.flamco.com.

Florida Roofing Magazine PO Box 4850 Winter Park FL 32793 Phone: 407-671-3772 ext 127 Toll-Free: 800-767-3772 Fax: 407-679-0010 kelsey@floridaroof.com www.floridaroof.com FRSA’s Florida Roofing Magazine is the mostread industry publication in the Florida roofing market, focusing on editorial content and issues of concern to Florida industry professionals.

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Firestone Building Products 200 4th Ave S Nashville TN 37201 Phone: 904-900-5260 info@fgbp.com www.firestonebpco.com Firestone Building Products provides trusted roofing and building solutions. With innovative products such as Ultraply TPO self-adhering roofing membranes, SecureBond technology, CoreGard waterproofing technology and Gaco waterproofing, Firestone offers solutions for every system, building and budget. Firestone Building Products is a culture of reliability.

From the Firestone Red Shield warranty to the EnviroReady roofing system and warranty, to Gaco’s 50-year limited material warranty, Firestone leads the industry in long-term warranty coverage for every customer.

For over a quarter century, Flex has been the first choice for building owners, architects, contractors and specifiers who won’t settle for anything but the highest quality PVC and Elvaloy KEE roofing systems. With more than 300 million square feet installed, Flex customers trust them for everything they need, start to finish.

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FRSA Self Insurers Fund PO Box 4910 Winter Park FL 32793 Toll-Free: 800-767-3772 ext 200 Fax: 407-671-2520 debra@frsasif.com www.frsasif.com FRSA-SIF has been providing the highest

quality service-related workers’ compensation insurance coverage for the lowest possible cost to members since 1955. With an unsurpassed dividend program, over $168 million in dividends have been returned to valued members over the past 30 years.

FT Synthetics 5690 268 St Langley BC V4W 3X4 Canada Phone: 604-594-3439 Fax: 604-594-3589 amaclaren@ftsyn.com www.ftsyn.com Created by experts especially for roofers, FT Synthetics is dedicated to researching and developing sustainable underlayments at competitive prices. FT Synthetics underlayments are designed with contractors in mind, offering superior traction, incredible flexibility and are lightweight for easy installation. FT Synthetics has over two decades of experience manufacturing and distributing roofing products.

Furman Insurance 1314 E Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach FL 33060 Phone: 954-943-5050 Toll-Free: 800-344-4838 Fax: 954-942-5304 brian@furmaninsurance.com www.furmaninsurance.com Furman Insurance assists tier-one roofing professionals to structure roofing-specific insurance and risk management programs with proven strategies that help contractors maximize operating income and achieve a competitive advantage. Furman Insurance’s aggressive claims management service empowers clients to attain optimal results, thus enhancing profitability. The ease of doing business for clients enables them to focus on their core revenue generating disciplines.

Gaco Firestone 200 4th Ave S Nashville TN 37201 Toll-Free: 800-331-0196 bbradley@gaco.com www.gaco.com GAF 1 Campus Dr Parsippany NJ 07054 Phone: 973-628-3200 Toll-Free: 877-423-7663 www.gaf.com More homes and businesses in the US are pro-

tected by a GAF roof than by any other product.

GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, with plants strategically located across the US. A member of the Standard Industries family of companies, GAF is part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

As the Southeast’s trusted choice for metal roofing for over two decades, Gulf Coast Supply and Manufacturing has set out to provide the best value in metal roofing through product availability, fast and reliable service and industry expertise. We offer start-to-finish metal roofing products.

GAP Roofing 4444 Hunt St Pryor OK 74361 Phone: 918-530-8584 christi@gaproofing.us www.gaproofing.us General Coatings Manufacturing Corp 1220 E North Ave Fresno CA 93725 Phone: 559-495-4004 Fax: 559-495-4009 sales@generalcoatings.net www.generalcoatings.net General Coatings Manufacturing Corp (GCMC) offers high performance, next-generation spray foam and coating systems for all construction applications. GCMC is committed to manufacturing roofing and insulation products to the highest quality standards while providing exceptional customer service and field tech support.

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum 133 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30303 Toll-Free: 800-225-6119 timothy.millsaps@gapac.com www.densdeck.com

Goss Inc 1818 7th Ave N #2 Lake Worth FL 33461 Toll-Free: 800-367-8168 jwsalyer11@comcast.net www.gossonline.com

Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing 14429 SW 2nd Pl Ste G30 Newberry FL 32669 Phone: 352-498-0778 Toll-Free: 888-393-0335 Fax: 352-498-7852 info@gulfcoastsupply.com www.gulfcoastsupply.com

Gulfeagle Supply 2900 E 7th Ave Tampa FL 33605 Phone: 813-636-9809 Fax: 813-200-3844 smcclain@gulfeaglesupply.com www.gulfeaglesupply.com Gutterglove 8860 Industrial Ave Ste 140 Roseville CA 95678 Phone: 209-524-6933 catherine@gutterglove.com www.gutterglove.com Hail Trace 101 E Hurd St Ste F Edmond OK 73034 Toll-Free: 855-334-4245 matt@hailtrace.com www.hailtrace.com HB Fuller/Royal Adhesives 4401 Page Ave Michigan Center MI 49254 jim.labenne@hbfuller.com www.royaladhesives.com Heely-Brown Company 1280 Chattahoochee Ave NW Atlanta GA 30318 Phone: 404-352-0022 Toll-Free: 800-241-4628 Fax: 404-350-2696 sgoza@heelybrown.com www.heely-brown.com Heely-Brown Company is the leading supplier of Leister hot air welding tools and accessories.

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FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Henkel 1818 7th Ave N #2 Lake Worth FL 33461 Toll-Free: 800-367-8168 Fax: 561-588-9283 pbpsalescorp@gmail.com Caulks, sealants and adhesives for every industry. Henkel offers a complete line (OSI, Loctite, PL and Polyseamseal) of sealants and adhesives for roofing, siding, doors and windows. Contact us about the free OSI - Quad Window and Door Certification program for dealers and contractors.

Henry Company 999 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 800 El Segundo CA 90245 Phone: 813-245-6282 Toll-Free: 800-486-1278 Fax: 866-223-1285 ethompson@henry.com www.henry.com/roof-restoration-systems Henry Roof Restoration Systems designed for professionals, Henry Pro-Grade offers a complete portfolio of high-quality and high performing roof coatings and accessories that maximize profits through easier installations and less labor; all while providing peace of mind for your building owners and backed by the best warranties in the business.

HomeAdvisor Inc 3601 Walnut St Denver CO 80205 Toll-Free: 877-800-3177 mikaela.dittbrenner@homeadvisor.com www.homeadvisor.com House of Ladders 4711 N Dixie Hwy Ste E Ft Lauderdale FL 33334 Phone: 954-772-1844 Toll-Free: 800-334-6909 Fax: 954-772-6242 lynn@houseofladders.com www.houseofladders.com House of Ladders offers retail and wholesale rental ladders, scaffolding, truck equipment, fall protection and roof access ladders.

Hunter Panels 15 Franklin St Portland ME 04101 Phone: 207-228-6300 rob.dehaan@hpanels.com www.hunterpanels.com Hydraulic Machinery Inc 5024 N 56th St Tampa FL 33610 Phone: 813-621-8002 36

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Fax: 813-626-8759 sheenawoolley@craneworx.com www.craneworx.com

performance and provides best-in-class products and services. Visit www.iko.com.

Innovative Energy Inc 10653 W 181st Ave Lowell IN 46356 Toll-Free: 800-776-3645 Fax: 219-696-5220 reception@insul.net www.insul.net

HySafe 960 Commerce Dr Union Grove WI 53182 Phone: 262-752-2400 Fax: 262-752-2410 info@hysafe.com www.hysafe.com

InOvate Dryer Products 250 S Central Blvd #207 Jupiter FL 33458 Phone: 561-743-8696 Fax: 561-745-9723 frank@inovate.com www.dryerjack.com

IB Roof Systems 8181 Jetstar Dr #150 Irving TX 75063 Toll-Free: 800-426-1626 Fax: 888-741-1160 eric.carlisle@ibroof.com www.ibroof.com

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ICP Building Solutions Group 2775 Barber Rd Norton OH 44203 Phone: 330-753-4585 mmiller@icpgroup.com www.polysetadhesives.com Polyset roofing adhesives provide solutions for steep-slope roof tile adhesion and low-slope commercial roofing applications. Polyset steepslope roof tile adhesives are the complete solution for concrete or clay roof tile attachment. Polyset low-slope commercial roofing adhesives adhere a variety of roofing materials to various substrates.

Icynene-Lapolla 15402 Vantage Pkwy E Ste 322 Houston TX 77032 Toll-Free: 877-636-2648 ahawkins@icynene-lapolla.com www.icynene-lapolla.com

IKO PO Box 437 St Augustine FL 32085 Phone: 904-430-7200 donna.dove@iko.com www.iko.com For nearly 70 years, IKO has been a pioneer and leader in the global roofing and related waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets. A family-owned business for four generations, IKO remains rooted in its founding values of integrity and

Insurance Office of America Inc 6767 N Wickham Rd Ste 400-O Melbourne FL 32940 Phone: 321-433-4004 Fax: 407-788-7933 phillip.lane@ioausa.com www.ioausa.com Insurance Office of America (IOA) is a full-service insurance agency founded in 1988. IOA is ranked 13th on Insurance Journal’s 2019 Top 100 Independent Property and Casualty Agencies report and was named a National Underwriter Agency of the Year in 2018. IOA has more than 1,200 associates in over 60 offices in the US and London.

International Insulation Products 4938 S Atlanta Rd Ste 700 Atlanta GA 30339 Phone: 404-809-3339 dermot@iiproducts.com www.iiproducts.com iQ4Mobility LLC 2055 Wood St Ste 114 Sarasota FL 34237 Phone: 941-539-5293 www.iq4mobility.com iQ4Mobility helps clients manage what they can’t see with telematics data that works specifically for their business operations. They assist clients to become more efficient by utilizing logistics that are provided through their advanced GPS tracking and fleet management system. When you know where your team and assets are located, your business can save time and money in countless ways.

IR Analyzers/Vector Mapping 65 Lyman Dr Williston VT 05495 Toll-Free: 800-879-1964 Fax: 866-506-3522 info@iranalyzers.com www.iranalyzers.com IR Analyzers/Vector Mapping performs low voltage, high voltage and ELD Fusion, RMIS membrane verification, infrared and nuclear roof moisture surveys and nationally distributes TruGround Conductive Primer. iRoofing 3127 W Hallandale Beach Blvd Ste 107 Pembroke Park FL 33009 Toll-Free: 800-646-6270 irmalf@iroofing.org www.iroofing.org ITW Polymers Sealants 111 S Nursery Rd Irving TX 75060 Phone: 972-438-9111 Toll-Free: 800-878-7876 www.itwsealants.com ITW Polymers Sealants North America Inc offers expanded sealants solutions to various industries and its key markets, including construction (roofing, surfacing, metal building and fenestration), aerospace composites and wind energy. ITW Polymer Sealants brands with a proven history of success include ERSystems, Permathane, Tacky Tape, STA’-PUT, Pacific Polymers, Acryl-R, Miracle and Elastek.

Johns Manville 717 17th St Denver CO 80202 Toll-Free: 800-922-5922 roofingsystems@jm.com www.jm.com/roofing Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in all the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs 8,000 people and operates 46 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China.

Junk It Plus 943 Mozart Dr Orlando FL 32825 Phone: 407-258-6548 liz@junkitplus.com www.junkitplus.com

KARNAK Corp 330 Central Ave Clark NJ 07066 Phone: 732-388-0300 Toll-Free: 800-526-4236 Fax: 732-388-9422 kbielinski@karnakcorp.com www.karnakcorp.com 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 points to comply with Title 24. For information, please call KARNAK at 800-526-4236 or visit www.karnakcorp.com.

Kennedy Skylights 5294 Tower Way Sanford FL 32773 Phone: 407-330-5150 Fax: 407-330-5125 bob@kennedyskylights.com www.kennedyskylights.com Kennedy Skylights is proud to be a Floridabased manufacturer of quality skylights, tubular skylights and the popular solar-powered attic fans.

Kirby Fiberglass Inc 652 E Industrial Blvd Pueblo West CO 81007 Phone: 719-547-3940 Fax: 719-547-3764 naomi@kirbyfiberglass.com www.kirbyfiberglass.com Kirsch BP/Sharkskin 1464 Madera Rd Ste N-387 Simi Valley CA 93065 Toll-Free: 877-742-7507 Fax: 805-526-1116 sgreenewalt@sharkskinroof.com www.sharkskinroof.com Ladrillera Casablanca SAS Avenida Gran Colombia 9E 26 Cucuta-Colombia Phone: 574-7000-313-251-3324

gerenciacomercial@ambientescasablanca.com www.ambientescasablanca.com.co

Lazer-Bostik 13465 NE 17th Ave Miami FL 33181 Phone: 305-891-0069 Fax: 305-891-2080 katherinegroberts@gmail.com www.lazermfg.com Leading Edge Safety 1345 Taney St N Kansas City MO 64116 Phone: 816-471-1349 Toll-Free: 888-990-2990 Fax: 816-472-0822 megan.s@leadingedgesafety.net www.leadingedgesafety.net Leap LLC 7142 Columbia Gateway Dr Ste 130 Columbia MD 21046 Toll-Free: 844-370-5327 info@leaptodigital.com www.leaptodigital.com Leap is transforming the home services industry as the first-ever end-to-end point-of-sale application digitizing the in-home sales process including estimating, financing, contracting and real-time communication. Created by seasoned home services professionals, Leap’s application helps businesses eliminate errors and increase efficiency by simplifying and automating the day-to-day sales process.

Lee Advertising 4081 Guildford Unit E Boca Raton FL 33434 Phone: 954-540-6678 laurie@leepromo.com www.leepromo.com Lee Advertising LLC is a leading provider of promotional products, imprinted apparel, safety PPE and corporate gifts concentrating on the construction industry. They offer a wide range of items for any event and have been in business for 40 years. Members of FRSA, ABC and CASF.

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FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Levi’s Building Components 137 Newport Rd Leola PA 17540 Toll-Free: 877-897-7020 Fax: 717-656-2558 chris@levisbc.com www.levisbuildingcomponents.com Levi’s Building Components is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide variety of metal roofing related products. High-quality product lines include a full range of screws, closures, roof flashings, underlayments and much more.

Levi’s ships quickly and accurately across the US. A friendly agent is ready to serve you.

Lifetime Tool & Building Products 231 Aviation Dr Winchester VA 22602 Phone: 540-323-7667 Toll-Free: 877-904-1002 Fax: 717-323-7669 rich@lifetimetool.com www.lifetimetool.com Lifetime Tool offers an innovative line of roofing components beginning with the Ultimate Pipe Flashing featuring watertight technology.

Lifetime Tool is proud to announce their new Bath and Dryer Vent, built for severe weather conditions. All Lifetime Tool components are 100% made in the US with a life-of-the-roof warranty.

Lifting Equipment Solutions 431 Cleveland Crossing Dr Ste 201 Garner NC 27529 Phone: 919-710-6515 tony@liftinges.com www.liftinges.com 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 The world’s largest manufacturer of quality residential and light commercial attic or crawlspace ventilation products, Lomanco offers products for all types of roofing systems - tile, shingle, asphalt and metal.

Ludowici Roof Tile 4757 Tile Plant Rd New Lexington OH 43764 Toll-Free: 800-945-8453 info@ludowici.com www.ludowici.com For over 130 years, architects, homeowners, 38

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universities, commercial and government clients have turned to Ludowici for uniquely beautiful architectural terra cotta clay tile products that stand the test of time. Ludowici clay tiles are of the highest quality available, chosen to adorn thousands of historic and newly-built structures around the world.

Marco Industries 4150 S 100th E Ave Ste 301 Tulsa OK 74146 Malta Dynamics LLC Toll-Free: 800-800-8590 210 13th St lgoodsell@marcoindustries.com Malta OH 43758 www.marcoindustries.com Phone: 740-749-5890 Marco Industries makes the best roofing ventiToll-Free: 800-494-1840 lation and accessories for metal roofs—period.

Fax: 740-586-0772 With the most tested and certified products mtipton@maltadynamics.com on the market, you can trust Marco Industries www.maltadynamics.com Malta Dynamics LLC is a fall and safety product solutions to perform in even the harshest conditions, protecting your roof and everything manufacturer offering safety products ranging underneath. Only Marco offers the Weather-Tite from anchors, harnesses, retractables, hi-vis logo-wear, mobile fall protection unit and more. System, a comprehensive line of metal roofing solutions with easy installation, remarkable Malta Dynamics products are known to meet building ventilation, lower utility costs, extreme the highest level of quality, are affordable and durability and outstanding warranties. If it’s not exceed customers’ expectations. proven, it’s not Marco.

Manus Products 866 Industrial Blvd W Waconia MN 55387 Phone: 952-442-3323 HURRICANE RESISTANT Toll-Free: 800-99-CAULK SKYLIGHTS Fax: 952-442-3327 Maxim Skylights sales@manus.net 1630 Terre Colony Ct www.manus.net Dallas TX 75212 Manus manufactures adhesives, sealants, Phone: 214-905-2021 caulking, coatings and tapes for the construcToll-Free: 888-222-4898 tion, roofing, metal roof and metal building inFax: 214-905-2024 dustries. Manus Products technologies include info@maximskylights.com hybrid-polymers, silicone, butyl and others. www.maximskylights.com Maxim Skylights specializes in the manufacture Marathon Roofing Products of Miami-Dade County, FBC, TDI, DoD, GSA, 3310 N Benzing Rd ASTM blast-resistant skylights that also comply Orchard Park NY 14127 with OSHA and Cal-OSHA fall protection guidePhone: 716-332-7673 lines, without the need for a screen or cage, Toll-Free: 800-828-8424 to protect against roof opening falls through erikp@marathondrains.com accidents. Impact resistant and energy efficient. www.marathondrains.com 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 McElroy Metal the best customer service in the industry.

1500 Hamilton Rd Bossier City LA 71111 Toll-Free: 800-950-6531 breed@mcelroymetal.com www.mcelroymetal.com McElroy Metal Inc is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and substructural components with locations across the US.

McElroy’s product line includes a wide variety of architectural standing seam roofing systems, as well as many industrial and commercial wall and roof panels.

Fax: 740-622-6161 customerservice@mfmbp.com www.mfmbp.com MFM Building Products has been manufacturing exterior, self-adhering waterproofing membranes since 1961. Products include low-slope roofing membranes, underlayments and specialized roofing tapes. All products are manufactured in the US and sold through an extensive network of distributors.

Metacrylics 365 Obata Ct Gilroy CA 95020 Phone: 408-280-7733 www.metacrylics.com Since 1976, Metacrylics has set the standard for the energy-efficient coatings industry. With innovative formulations and Total Service technical support, Metacrylics combines the highest quality acrylic and silicone roof coating products with the most comprehensive customer and Mid-States Asphalt installer support.

PO Box 20617 Metal Alliance Tuscaloosa AL 35402 2120 SW Poma Dr Toll-Free: 800-489-2391 Palm City FL 34990 Fax: 800-880-3834 Toll-Free: 844-638-2548 Recreated from nathan@msaroof.com 2004 JSA file, and Fax: 772-827-8035 L/C Horizon film on file www.msaroof.com tara@emfab.net www.metalalliance.com Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp 7110 Stuart Ave Jacksonville FL 32254 Phone: 604-638-4810 Toll-Free: 800-394-4419 Fax: 904-783-9175 ghenry@metalsales.us.com www.metalsales.us.com Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp manufactures metal roofing and siding products.

MetalForming Inc 100 International Dr Peachtree City GA 30269 Fax: 770-631-7776 info@metalforming-usa.net www.metalforming-usa.com MetalForming Inc is the leading provider of high-tech sheet metal component manufacturing machines, integrated with the most innovative software solutions in the industry. MetalForming Inc offers 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 the Boeckelt Tower storage and inventory management systems.

MFM Building Products 525 Orange St Coshocton OH 43812 Phone: 740-622-2645 Toll-Free: 800-882-7663

877-358-7663

Millennium Metals Inc 10200 Eastport Rd Jacksonville FL 32218 Toll-Free: 877-358-7663 Fax: 904-358-8285 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 twenty years. Experience the difference Millennium Metals can make on your next project.

Milwaukee Tool 13135 W Lisbon Rd Brookfield FL 53005 Toll Free: 800-729-3878 juan.fonseca@milwaukeetool.com www.milwaukeetool.com Since the company began in 1924, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in developing innovative solutions that deliver increased productivity and unmatched durability for professional construction users. Milwaukee Tool is dedicated to delivering advanced, trade-specific solutions.

Mr Pipeline 7950 S Military Trl #103 Lake Worth FL 33463 Phone: 561-366-2970 jonj@mrpipeline.com www.mrpipeline.com Mule-Hide Products 1195 Prince Hall Dr Beloit WI 53511 Toll-Free: 800-786-1492 Fax: 888-218-7838 lynette.collins@mulehide.com www.mulehide.com National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) 10255 W Higgins Rd Ste 600 Rosemont IL 60018 Phone: 847-299-9070 Toll-Free: 866-ASK-NRCA Fax: 847-299-1183 membership@nrca.net www.nrca.net We are the industry – join us. Visit our website to learn about the latest NRCA resources, benefits, programs, products and services designed to improve your business and elevate the roofing industry. New programs include NRCA ProCertification, NRCA’s Training for Roof Application Careers (TRAC) and NRCA’s Qualified Trainer conferences.

National Women in Roofing 12110 N Pecos St #220 Westminster CO 80234 Phone: 303-450-3150 info@nationalwomeninroofing.org www.nationalwomeninroofing.org NB Handy Company 65 10th St Lynchburg VA 24504 Phone: 434-847-4495 Toll-Free: 800-284-6242 Fax: 434-847-2405 bberkey@nbhandy.com www.nbhandy.com NB Handy is one of the leading wholesale distributors of commercial roofing products, HVAC equipment and supplies, sheet metal and sheet metal fabricating equipment. NB Handy is dedicated to being the preferred choice of customers, employees and suppliers and carries the premier lines of single-ply roofing, roof coatings and architectural metal roofing systems.

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FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Neptune Coatings 4260 Wagon Trail Ave Las Vegas NV 89118 Phone: 702-410-5500 Fax: 702-410-5889 operations@neptunecoatings.com www.neptunecoatings.com Neptune Coatings manufactures the Wetsuit System, a range of environmentally friendly solutions for roofing, waterproofing, air/vapor barrier and special applications. All of Neptune Coatings fluid-applied, seamless membranes are water-based, cold-applied, have no VOC’s and are Class A self-extinguishing fire rated.

NPC Colored Sealants 1208 8th Ave Maywood IL 60153 Phone: 708-681-1040 Toll-Free: 800-654-1042 Fax: 708-681-1424 customerservice@npcsealants.com www.npcsealants.com NPC Colored Sealants are the colored sealant specialists since 1928. Solar Seal #900 is based on terpolymer technology which offers a quality alternative to silicone and urethane sealants and offers exceptional weather resistance, adhesion, elongation and color fade resistance.

Available in over 200 colors plus custom colors.

Co-Poly and Gutter Seal also available.

O’Hagin LLC 210 Classic Ct Ste 100 Rohnert Park CA 94928 Phone: 707-872-3620 manton@ohagin.com www.ohagin.com Ocean Breezes Design 7834 Cortez Rd W Bradenton FL 34210 Toll-Free: 800-735-7216 goto@oceanbreezes.biz www.oceanbreezesdesign.com OMG Roofing Products 153 Bowles Rd Agawam MA 01001 Toll-Free: 800-633-3800 kcaron@omginc.com www.omgroofing.com Owens Corning One Owens Corning Pkwy Toledo OH 43659 Phone: 419-248-8000 Toll-Free: 800-GET PINK www.owenscorning.com Owens Corning is a global building and 40

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industrial materials leader. The company’s three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials.

PAC-CLAD | Petersen 102 Northpoint Pkwy Bldg 106 Acworth GA 30102 Toll-Free: 800-PAC-CLAD info@pac-clad.com www.pac-clad.com Petersen, a Carlisle company, manufactures PAC-CLAD metal cladding products in multiple gauges of steel and aluminum, including standing seam roof panels, hidden- and exposed-fastener wall panels, soffit panels, perforated metal, coil and flat sheet, fascia, coping and composite panels. All are available in 70% PVDF finish in 45 standard colors.

Panasonic Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102 Phone: 201-348-5217 Toll-Free: 800-344-2112 imdsales@us.panasonic.com www.na.industrial.panasonic.com/building Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading B2B solutions partner. Panasonic roofing products include a highly durable coated steel material for roofs, coping and fascia, and a high-performance vacuum insulation panels for thermal insulation of low-slope roofs, and a moderate sized copper coated steel gutter system.

PBP Sales Corp.

PBP Sales Corp 1818 7th Ave N #2 Lake Worth FL 33461 Toll-Free: 800-367-8168 Fax: 561-588-9293 pbpsalescorp@gmail.com Representing quality building materials manufacturers and innovators in South Florida for over 35 years; currently representing Henkel (OSI), Goss Torches and Maxim Skylights.

Perennial Roofing by Daltile 7834 CF Hawn Frwy Dallas TX 75217 Toll-Free: 800-933-TILE suzette.morris@daltile.com www.daltile.com/roofing Perennial Porcelain Roofing by Daltile is a roofing tile category under the Daltile brand.

As experts in porcelain tile, they are proud to expand their offering to the roofing industry with carefully selected products that have timeless beauty, everlasting quality and an easy installation technique. Dedicated to innovative product development and distinguished style.

Podium 1650 W Digital Dr Lehi UT 84043 Phone: 801-822-7616 sales@podium.com www.podium.com Podium is a rich communication platform for local businesses. From getting found online to winning repeat business, Podium powers every step. It’s the simplest way to collect reviews, gather insight and talk to customers in real-time through text.

POLIFILM AMERICA 300 Town Park Dr Kennesaw GA 30144 Phone: 678-290-1778 bdellacqua@polifilm.us www.polifilmamerica.com Polifilm provides a complete line of surface protection films for major markets such as building panel applications, glass applications, plastic applications, metal applications and marble/ high-pressured laminate surfaces. POLIFILM ensures that perfectly matched surface protection solutions can be applied and subsequently removed, while still maintaining product added value.

Polyglass USA Inc 1111 W Newport Center Dr Deerfield Beach FL 33442 Phone: 954-233-1330 avirtue@polyglass.com 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.

Poseidon Sales LLC 3471 High Ridge Rd Boynton Beach FL 33426 Phone: 561-870-2259 mleslie@poseidonsales.com www.poseidonsales.com Power Bolt and Tool Inc 6261 Topaz Ct Ft Myers FL 33966 Phone: 239-768-9028 Toll-Free: 888-514-5151 Fax: 239-768-6952 lane@powerboltandtool.com www.powerboltandtool.com Serving all Florida roofers with same day and next day delivery of fasteners, tools, jobsite supplies and safety equipment. They offer jobsite solutions and consultation for all roofing and safety systems, as well as complete manufacturer support for the millions of items in their inventory.

Premix Marbletite 1259 NW 21st St Pompano Beach FL 33069 Phone: 954-691-8051 cmackey@pmmproducts.com www.pmmproducts.com ProGifter 218 Cadwallader St San Antonio TX 78212 Phone: 956-222-1224 jrodcutco@gmail.com www.progifter.com

Progressive Materials – PM Silicone 540 Central Ct New Albany IN 47150 Phone: 813-326-0016 Fax: 812-944-7804 joe@pmsilicone.com www.pmsilicone.com PM Silicone specializes in silicone roofing systems and provides customers a proven, non-disruptive, low cost approach to restoring and waterproofing an aged roof. In Florida, PM Silicone’s customer service is second to none and their silicone roofing systems are backed by watertight warranties up to 20 years, as well as Miami-Dade and Florida Product approvals.

Protecto Wrap Company 1955 S Cherokee St Denver CO 80223 Toll-Free: 800-759-9727 Fax: 303-777-9273 info@protectowrap.com www.protectowrap.com Since 1952, Protecto Wrap Company has been manufacturing waterproofing membranes with a reputation for producing the highest quality waterproofing systems available. Protecto Wrap offers design consultation and field technical support for all product lines, including residential and commercial waterproofing membranes on foundations/decks, window and door flashings, roofing underlayments and more.

Pure Lead Products 127 Ranier Dr Lake Placid FL 33852 Phone: 770-641-8810 Fax: 770-641-8812 troy@pureleadproducts.com www.pureleadproducts.com Pure Lead Products is a lead fabricator that makes the finest lead boot flashings in the US with supplies of sheet lead and solder in stock.

R.K. Hydro-Vac PO Box 669052 Charlotte NC 23266 Phone: 704-393-9473 Fax: 704-393-9479 roberth@rkhydrovacnc.com www.rkhydrovac.com R.M. Lucas Coatings 12400 S Laramie Ave Alsip IL 60803 Phone: 773-523-4300 Fax: 773-523-3290 jmurphy@rmlucas.com www.rmlucas.com R.M. Lucas Co offers a full line of coatings and mastics for the professional building contractor. We offer everything from time-proven high-quality bituminous coatings and mastics to technologically advanced polymer-based sealants, adhesives and reflective elastomeric coatings.

Raptor Synthetic Underlayment 1155 E 54th St Indianapolis IN 46220 Phone: 317-800-8444 jlindstrom@raptorunderlayment.com www.raptorunderlayment.com Raptor Synthetic Underlayment has world class traction, wet or dry and can be installed with coil nails, using less than their competition.

Raptor is available in 10-foot widths and is the

only one of its kind. Raptor Synthetic Underlayment can private label your material in any color and in three-color printing.

Reed’s Metals 16454 SE Hwy 19 Cross City FL 32628 Phone: 352-498-0100 lucas.cc@reedsmetals.com www.reedsmetals.com

Resisto USA 310 Quadral Dr Wadsworth OH 44281 Toll-Free: 855-227-7850 mlookenott@resisto.us www.resisto.us

Ritz Safety 3914 US Hwy 301 N Ste 500 Tampa FL 33619 Phone: 813-627-0200 Toll-Free: 800-451-3077 Fax: 813-627-0244 tom.eifrid@ritzsafety.com www.ritzsafety.com Ritz Safety is a leading distributor of PPE and safety supplies to the construction and roofing industries. They have 13 locations across the US, including 3 in Florida (Tampa, Jacksonville, Pompano Beach). Top categories include gloves, eyewear, head/hearing protection, fall protection, high-visibility clothing, heat relief products and more.

Roof Assessment Specialists Inc 1767 Lakewood Ranch Blvd #344 Bradenton FL 34211 Phone: 941-812-5996 rkough@rasfl.com www.rasfl.com R.A.S. offers roof consulting, inspections and analysis, infrared imaging, moisture mapping, project management and expert witness services. www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

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FRSA Member Names Appear in Blue Roof Hugger LLC PO Box 1027 Odessa FL 33556 Toll-Free: 800-771-1711 Fax: 877-202-2254 kmcbride@roofhugger.com www.roofhugger.com Roof-A-Cide 2421 SW 127th Ave Davie FL 33325 Toll-Free: 800-806-6727 chad@roof-a-cide.com www.roof-a-cide.com Roof-A-Cide offers an advanced EPA-approved product that guarantees roofs will remain stain free and kills mold for two years. It is safe for people, pets and plants.

RoofersCoffeeShop PO Box 1023 Yorba Linda CA 92885 Phone: 541-535-0292 laura@rooferscoffeeshop.com www.rooferscoffeeshop.com RoofersCoffeeShop is the leading online resource for roofing information. Their mission is to provide contractors with valuable tools and resources that include classifieds, training, networking, purchasing opportunities and much more. Helping roofing contractors is part of everyday business at the CoffeeShop. Drop in at www.rooferscoffeeshop.com, where they are always open.

Roofing Contractor Magazine 2401 Big Beaver Rd Ste 700 Troy MI 48038 Phone: 248-362-3700 www.roofingcontractor.com Roofing Contractor is the most trusted source for roofing industry news and information across multiple media platforms. Their original and contributed content is geared for roofing professionals in North America seeking comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the roofing industry, whether in commercial, residential or institutional segments of the business.

Roofmaster Products Co 760 Atlanta S Pkwy Ste 200 Atlanta GA 30349 Fax: 770-981-1725 glenn@roofmaster.com www.roofmaster.com

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Roser USA 151 Regal Row Ste 101 Dallas TX 75247 Toll-Free: 888-558-6167 miketwedell@roser-usa.com www.roser-usa.com Roser USA sells and distributes lightweight, high performance stone-coated steel roofing products in North America. Four profiles, all manufactured from 26 gauge steel at their ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility, are available for shipment from their Dallas, Texas warehouse. Products include Cleo barrel tile, Stonewood shake, Piano shingle and SteelSlate.

RPS Metal Roofing & Siding 710 3rd Ave Welaka FL 32193 Phone: 386-467-9277 Fax: 386-467-9838 mstanek@rpsmetalroofing.com www.rpsmetalroofing.com Rust-Oleum 11 E Hawthorn Pkwy Vernon Hills IL 60061 Toll-Free: 800-323-3584 pr@rustoleum.com www.rustoleum.com For nearly a century, Rust-Oleum has been the global leader in manufacturing innovative coatings that empower do-it-yourselfers and professionals alike across categories including small project paints, cleaners, primers, automotive, industrial, high performance coatings and wood care.

Sabre Metals 1100 Charles St Longwood FL 32750 Phone: 407-598-0811 Fax: 888-959-4164 sastri@sabremetalsllc.com www.sabremetalsllc.com Safety Solutions & Supply 314 E Canal St Mulberry FL 33860 Toll-Free: 866-537-2262 Fax: 863-535-1153 dcook@solutionsinsafety.com www.solutionsinsafety.com Santafe Tile Corp 8825 NW 95th St Medley FL 33178 Phone: 305-885-9002 yescarras@santafetile.com www.santafetile.com

Sashco Inc 10300 E 107th Pl Brighton CO 80601 Toll-Free: 800-767-5656 info@sashco.com www.sashco.com Sashco is an 84 yearyoung family company that geeks out over a better way to caulk and stain. Making a good, better, best product range just doesn’t turn their crank.

Sashco is passionate about making the highest performing product possible for each project.

Great products are only half the answer. They want you to be successful applying them. When you call Sashco, you get a real person who gives knowledgeable help and will stick with you until the job is done.

Schulmeister Metal Products 4229 E Chapel Hill Rd Douglasville GA 30135 Phone: 770-363-6465 Fax: 770-920-6539 smpclips@yahoo.com www.smpclips.com

Senco 4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd Cincinnati OH 45245 Phone: 513-388-2000 Toll-Free: 800-543-4596 Fax: 800-543-3299 sencocs@kyocera-senco.com www.senco.com Senco is an American manufacturer of quality tools and fasteners, providing fastening solutions that increase productivity and make work safer and easier to perform. Senco now offers a new Cordless Fastening System for tile roofing.

Sherwin Williams Building Solutions Group 101 W Prospect Ave NW Cleveland OH 44115 Phone: 305-509-9077 Toll-Free: 888-321-3539 Fax: 888-296-5665 marisol.masferrer@sherwin.com www.uniflexroof.com/www.geocelusa.com The roofing brands you know and trust, the

Sherwin-Williams Building Solutions Group provides a complete selection of high-performance metal coatings, roof sealants, touchup paint and restoration coatings – including Fluropon coil coatings, Geocel roof sealants, Ready Match Touchup, Uniflex fluid-applied roofing systems and Kool Seal roof coatings.

Sievert Industries 7130 Clinton Rd Loves Park IL 61111 Phone: 779-238-6635 leigh-ann.ackerman@rothenberger.com www.sievert.se Signpost 275 7th Ave Ste 1701 New York NY 10001 Toll-Free: 855-606-4900 lnelson@signpost.com www.signpost.com Signpost offers contractors a complete solution for reputation management, online review generation, referral outreach and remarketing programs.

Sika Sarnafil 3483 Satellite Blvd Ste 3155 Duluth GA 30096 Phone: 770-495-0025 Fax: 770-495-0027 harris.james@us.sika.com usa.sarnafil.com Simpson Strong-Tie 2221 Country Ln McKinney TX 75069 Toll-Free: 800-999-5099 egroblewski@strongtie.com www.strongtie.com Slingshot 601 E Timpanogos Pkwy Bldg H Ste 1300 Orem UT 84097 Phone: 801-203-4643 events@getslingshot.com www.getslingshot.com Snap-Z 330 Swamp Rd Morgantown PA 19543 Phone: 406-750-1008 chris@snapzvent.com www.standingseamroofvent.com The Snap-Z standing seam ridge ventilation system product allows installers to vent a standing seam metal roof and is a simple, unique, two-step process that makes installation a breeze and saves both time and money with its speed and efficiency.

SOPREMA 2900 Center Port Cir Pompano Beach FL 33064 Phone: 786-427-3948 jalstonwatkins@soprema.us www.soprema.us SOPREMA offers a comprehensive line of commercial roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering solutions combining superior products and systems with decades of proven performance. SOPREMA solutions include industry leading SBS-modified bitumen membranes, polymeric PMMA/PMA liquid-applied membranes and synthetic single-ply PVC membranes. SOPREMA has the solution for you.

SPEC Building Materials 2840 Roe Ln Kansas City KS 66103 Phone: 816-392-3357 twsstickney@aol.com www.speccorp.com Stamm Manufacturing 4850 Orange Ave Ft Pierce FL 34947 Phone: 772-461-6056 teddy@stamm-mfg.com www.stamm-mfg.com STEINEL America Inc 9051 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 jennifer.keney@steinel.net www.steinel.net STINGER 2964 Clydon Ave SW Grand Rapids MI 49519 Toll-Free: 800-968-6245 zach_huth@nationalnail.com www.stingerworld.com STINGER cap fastening systems set the standard for securing roofing underlayment and housewrap. STINGER pneumatic tools save contractors time as they install superior collated cap fasteners that withstand high winds, are UV-resistant and reduce moisture penetration.

STINGER also offers EXO synthetic underlayment, coil roofing nails, cap hammers and more.

Stormseal USA LLC PO Box 3023 W Palm Beach FL 33402 Phone: 561-588-5653 info@stormseal.com www.stormseal.com Innovative Stormseal is the world’s number one temporary roof protection. Stormseal is an internationally patented, lightweight but strong, polymer film that heat-shrinks to securely wrap a damaged structure. Unlike leaking, fly-away tarpaulins, Stormseal stays put, resisting all weather until permanent repairs are made.

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 Sun-Tek manufactures a complete line of residential skylights including glass, polycarbonate domed, Miami-Dade approved, tubular and multi-tubular models. Sun-Tek manufactures all their glass models with LoE340 glass. Custom commercial and impact glass skylights are also available.

Suncoast Roofers Supply 14212 N Nebraska Ave Tampa FL 33613 Phone: 813-664-8686 www.srsdistribution.com

Sunniland Corp PO Box 8001 Sanford FL 32772 Phone: 407-322-2421 Toll-Free: 800-432-1130 Fax: 407-324-4421 lpressley@sunnilandcorp.com www.sunnilandcorp.com Sunniland Corp has 20 roofing supply locations in Florida and 2 in Southwest Georgia offering residential, commercial, tile and metal. If it goes on a roof, Sunniland has it.

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Sunoptics Skylights and Daylighting Systems 6201 27th St Sacramento CA 95822 Phone: 916-395-4700 Toll-Free: 800-289-4700 Fax: 916-395-9204 sunopticsinsidesales@acuitybrands.com www.sunoptics.com Since 1978, Sunoptics has been a trusted partner for providing superior natural light and leak-free products for roofers, architects and building owners. Sunoptics skylights feature high-performance prismatic lenses that provide maximum light transmittance while maintaining 100% diffusion, which eliminates undesirable hot spots, glare and UV damage to the daylit space.

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 TAMKO Building Products LLC is a leading independent manufacturer of building products, crafted with American pride for more than 75 years. With a cornerstone in residential roofing, TAMKO’s business includes the well-known brands of Heritage Series laminated asphalt shingles, Elite Glass-Seal asphalt shingles, MetalWorks steel shingles, Awaplan roll roofing, CoolRidge ventilation, Synthetic GuardTM and Moisture Guard underlayments and the TW line of waterproofing products. For more information about TAMKO, visit www.TAMKO.com.

Tampa Crane & Body 5701 N 50th St Tampa FL 33610 Phone: 813-246-5510 Fax: 813-246-5322 bshort@tampacrane.com www.tampacrane.com Tarco One Information Way Ste 225 Little Rock AR 72202 Toll-Free: 800-365-4506 Fax: 501-945-7718 tarco@tarcoroofing.com www.tarcoroofing.com A major producer of underlayments since 1978, Tarco offers traditional, synthetic and premium LeakBarrier self-adhering underlayments as 44

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well as EasySystem self-adhering membranes.

Whether your primary roof will be shingle, tile, metal or membrane, Tarco provides an underlayment solution that has been specially engineered and optimized for easy installation and superior performance.

The Catch-All PO Box 130429 Tyler TX 75713 Phone: 903-636-3100 ruthie@thecatchall.com www.thecatchall.com Tilcor Roofing Systems 2236 Corte Cicuta Carlsbad CA 92009 Phone: 760-814-4590 mariah.kern@tilcor.com www.tilcorroofingusa.com Tile Roofing Industry Alliance 2150 N 107th St Ste 205 Seattle WA 98133 Phone: 425-269-3201 ljensen@tileroofing.org www.tileroofing.org TRI Alliance is dedicated to growing the tile roofing market by building awareness of tile’s benefits, supplying technical expertise and providing training and certification for codeapproved tile roof installation.

Titanium/RhinoRoof One Owens Corning Pkwy Toledo OH 43659 Phone: 419-248-8000 Toll-Free: 800-GET-PINK www.eavetopeak.com Install right from the start with the deck protection system from Titanium and RhinoRoof.

These trusted brands offer a growing portfolio of high-performance synthetic underlayment and self-adhered ice and water barrier products that help protect from eave to peak. Titanium and RhinoRoof products give you the options you need for every job.

Titebond 2020 Bruck St Columbus OH 43207 Phone: 614-443-0241 Toll-Free: 800-877-4583 Fax: 614-445-1813 tylermathews@franklininternational.com www.titebond.com Titebond WeatherMaster Metal Roof Sealant is Miami-Dade County approved, available

in over 75 colors, extrudes down to 0ºF, has exceptional adhesion to Kynar coated metal, UV resistant, waterproof, permanently flexible, won’t crack, bonds to wet surfaces, paintable and green-build approved.

Topps Products Inc PO Box 1632 Canton MS 39046 Phone: 913-685-2500 Toll-Free: 800-867-7177 Fax: 913-851-9700 support@toppsproducts.com www.toppsproducts.com Topps Products produces world-class proven roof coating, repair products and maintenance systems used in all climates and across the globe. Their proven approach to roof maintenance needs provides sustainable solutions with unchallenged physical properties and Energy Star efficiency for economical answers to your roof’s problems.

Tri County Metals 301 SE 16th St Trenton FL 32693 Phone: 352-463-8400 Toll-Free: 877-766-3309 Fax: 352-463-0785 info@tricountymetals.com www.tricountymetals.com As a family-owned and operated metal roofing manufacturer based in Trenton, Tri County Metals has developed a reputation for providing high-quality metal roofing products. Tri County Metals has a deep dedication to not only to quality products but also strives to support their contractor customers with their EDGE factory training programs.

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Triangle Fastener Corp 1925 Preble Ave Pittsburgh PA 15233 Phone: 412-321-5000 Fax: 412-321-7838 bjohnson@trianglefastener.com www.trianglefastener.com

Tropical Roofing Products 1904 SW 31st Ave Hallandale FL 33009 Toll-Free: 800-432-2855 Fax: 954-963-2033 sales@gotropical.com www.tropicalroofingproducts.com Tropical Roofing Products is a trusted national manufacturer of fluid-applied roof restoration systems and coatings used in the repair, maintenance and restoration of low-slope roofing systems. Sold exclusively through wholesale distribution partners and preferred by roofing contractors, building owners, property managers, architects and other specifiers. Visit www.tropicalroofingproducts.com.

VELUX Skylights 450 Old Brickyard Rd Greenwood SC 29649 Toll-Free: 800-888-3589 Fax: 864-941-4870 mims.mobley@velux.com www.veluxusa.com/floridaskylights Verea Clay Roof Tiles 7275 NW 61st St Miami FL 33166 Phone: 786-641-9154 rooftile@hotmail.com www.vereaclaytile.com

Versico Roofing Systems 1285 Ritner Hwy Carlisle PA 17013 Toll-Free: 800-992-7663 info@versico.com TRUFAST www.versico.com 2105 County Rd 12C As one of the largest single-ply membrane Bryan OH 43506 roofing system providers in the world, Versico Phone: 419-636-6715 offers quality and expertise in the commercial Toll-Free: 800-443-9602 roofing marketplace. For decades, Versico has Fax: 419-633-1048 provided the commercial roofing industry with salesteam@trufast.com the most innovative, energy-efficient roofing www.trufast.com solutions available. Versico offers EPDM, TPO TRUFAST is a leading US manufacturer of engineered fastening solutions for the construc- and PVC membranes and accessories. tion industry. Products include a comprehensive Viking Metals selection of fasteners, fastening accessories, 1014 Sampler Way Ste D low-rise commercial roofing adhesive and Atlanta GA 30344 tools for commercial roofing and SIP/nailbase Phone: 404-669-9100 panels. TRUFAST is also a national distributor Fax: 404-669-0744 of Dow adhesives and sealants, including doug@vikingmetals.com INSTASTIK Quik Set Roofing Adhesive. www.vikingmetals.com Union Corrugating 701 S King St Fayetteville NC 28302 Phone: 910-973-9367 Fax: 910-485-7991 brobin@unioncorrugating.com www.unioncorrugating.com USG Securock 20381 Corkscrew Shores Blvd Estero FL 33928 Phone: 513-260-7808 philtman@usg.com www.usg.com

WebTek 100 S 7th St Akron PA 17501 Phone: 717-859-3250 sales@getmoreroofingleads.com www. getmoreroofingleads.com Get more roofing leads’ (a division of WebTek) sole purpose is to drive more qualified, unique leads to your company so you can keep your pipeline full of new roofing jobs. Capitalize on the latest Internet technology to drive leads and boost sales.

Worthouse Inc 2315 Landmeier Rd Elk Grove Village IL 60007 Toll-Free: 847-621-2470 m.muszczynski@worthouse.com www.worthouse.com

WUKO Inc 1833 Cross Beam Dr Ste D Charlotte NC 28217 Phone: 980-938-0512 tommyeban@wukoinc.com www.wukoinc.com WUKO is a manufacturer of high-quality hand tools and machines.

Volatile Free Inc 19500 Janacek Ct Brookfield WI 53045 Phone: 262-787-0400 Toll-Free: 800-307-9218 Fax: 262-787-0500 info@volatilefree.com www.volatilefree.com Volatile Free Inc is a family-owned and operated chemical manufacturer doing business since 1995. Better known as VFI throughout the industry, they custom formulate liquid-applied roofing silicones, acrylics and urethanes for use on buildings across America. VFI is recognized for and committed to offering unparalleled customer service. www.floridaroof.com | FLORIDA ROOFING

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MR. GOODVENT PASSES THE TORCH: The Legacy Of Quality And Trust Continues

When George W. Bush first announced his bid for the White House, he was concerned about people comparing him to his father. After all, George H.W. Bush wasn’t just a decorated U.S. naval pilot, he’s the only man to serve as Director of the CIA as well as Vice President and President of the United States.

moted to territory sales rep. But as his employer soon found out, selling was in George’s blood. So was delivering on his word. Customers in Toronto and Montreal knew they could count on George and the products he sold. As a result, George Sr. was named general sales and marketing manager in 1974.

Recent photo of George Allaster Sr. and George Allaster Jr.

George Allaster, Jr. can relate.

In addition to sharing the same first name as our 43rd president, he is also following in his father’s impressively large footsteps, having moved to Florida to provide superior metal roofing ventilation and accessories for Marco Industries.

A Legendary Career George Allaster, Sr.—or “Mr. Goodvent” as he’s known—got his first taste of satisfying customers in 1958 when he joined 3M in Canada. A fresh 20 years old, he had no idea that after just two years working in sales correspondence and customer service that he would be pro-

Though George was prospering at 3M, he was hungry for a new challenge. In 1976, he left to find them. After successful stints holding executive leadership positions at two other companies, he made a decision that, looking back, was pivotal in him becoming the metal roofing industry’s acknowledged ventilation expert.

George had dealt with metal roofing ventilation in his previous companies. However, when he accepted the position of National Sales Manager for GAF in 1995, it became his passion. There, he combined his incredible knowledge of roof ventilation with his innate leadership and sales ability. Managing a sales staff that

grew to more than 450, George introduced GAF to Canada and built a successful, multi-million-dollar presence there. Along the way, he educated thousands about the importance of proper ventilation. His presentations, sometimes to audiences of 500+, were so informative, he became known as “Mr. Goodvent.”

George Sr. retired to Florida in 2007 at the age of 70. But that didn’t last long. Soon, an old acquaintance whom he’d helped make a splash in the ventilation business came calling.

Marco Industries’ founder talked George Sr. back into the ventilation game, selling the Marco Weather-Tite™ System across the Sunshine State.

George Sr. answered the call, setting the industry standard in ventilation knowledge for the now-familiar red “M” of Marco.

Finally, in 2011, Mr. Goodvent retired for good. Sort of.

Like Father, Like Son Much like the president with whom he shares a name, George Jr. had big shoes to fill—especially since he chose to go into the same business as his father.

George Jr. started his sales career right out of college.

Following his dad’s advice, he took a position in one of the toughest sales markets imaginable: copier sales. While many didn’t make it past 60 days, the younger Allaster flourished in the harsh competition, becoming a top salesman for a Panasonic distributer over his 4-year tenure there.

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But George Jr. wanted to get outside on job sites. An opportunity took him to a Jacksonville, Florida-based company selling footage products. He was asked to sell a line of more than 600 products with practically no training in a state—Tennessee— where they didn’t have much market share. But like his dad had done years before in Canada, George Jr. built a market from the ground up. In fact, he was so successful, the company built a plant there.

In 1992, fate came calling in the form of a recruiter. George Jr.’s successful track record had been noticed and he was offered a job with a company called MBCI a division of American Building Components. Like his dad, George Jr. was now officially in the metal roofing industry.

According to George Jr., one of

George Allaster Sr. and George Allaster Jr. in 1968

his greatest professional accomplishments happened during his seven years at MBCI. He was one of 8 or 9 people promoting a product called Galvalume®.

Back then, everything was G100 and many weren’t interested in hearing about anything else.

But persistence paid off, and that small handful of promoters laid the foundation for today’s practically 100% market share

who set the bar for educating the market about the benefits of metal roof ventilation. Especially for a guy whose so-called “retirement” includes answering ventilation questions from Marco customers on a weekly basis.

George Jr. has been with Marco for 10 years now. He’s recently moved to Florida to focus on the state as part of his duties as Eastern Regional Sales Director.

“It was George Jr. who taught me that education builds trust, and trust earns orders.”

- George Allaster Sr. for Galvalume.

As it turned out, George Jr. was just as gifted in sales as his dad. After a successful stint at MBCI, he joined Metal Sales where, for a decade, he shared his knowledge with customers and became one of the company’s top salesman.

By now, George Jr. had been in metal roofing for nearly 20 years. He wanted to stay in the industry, but he wanted to do something different. Perhaps with the regional roll formers market, which he felt was a growing opportunity. That’s when Mr. Goodvent himself spoke up and introduced his son to Marco.

The Rest Isn’t History, It’s The Future …

George Jr. will tell you he’s learned a great deal from his father. After all, the guy is an industry icon. But it’s George Sr. who gets the last word: “My son has worked both for me and with me,” Sr. says, “and I can tell you, he is right up there with anyone I’ve ever worked with in my career. It was George Jr. who taught me that ‘education builds trust, and trust earns orders.’”

That’s high praise from a man

Like his dad, he emphasizes education as a critical part of customer service, providing proper training and product knowledge to help his clients succeed.

“It’s all about education, trust, and a quality product,” Jr. says.

“I’m lucky to follow in my dad’s footsteps, earning my customers’ trust by educating them and offering the industry’s best metal roofing ventilation and accessories. Amazingly, from the same company and in the same state as my dad did.”

That’s the future for George Allaster Jr. His presence in Florida, along with a distribution warehouse in the Tampa area that offers 24-hour delivery time throughout the state, is a clear sign of Marco’s investment in Florida’s metal roofing community. And though he has a big name to live up to, he’s proven many times over that he’s up to the task. Ventilation, it seems, runs in the family.

To learn more about Marco, visit www.MarcoIndustries.com or call 1-800-800-8590.

Cybersecurity Tips for Working Remotely Steve LaPha, Vice President, Dytech Group With the global health crisis forcing people worldwide to work from home, there is increasing evidence that malicious actors are using peoples’ fear to prey on remote workers. Home networks, actions of family members and the security of workstations can impact your company’s security.

There are some simple steps companies can take to keep safe. First, you must increase your awareness of current attacker activities and tactics to avoid falling victim to their schemes. Second, you must use secure workstations when working remotely.

Attackers are already taking advantage of the current crisis and our strong desire for information and answers. They are using a variety of tactics, but the most common attacks observed are: ■ Phishing Emails – Bad actors are sending emails impersonating trusted sources of information, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) or the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), health organizations, universities, government entities or other official sources to trick recipients into clicking links or opening attachments that can compromise credentials or infect devices with malware.

■ COVID-19 Website and Interactive Map – Bad actors have registered domains and launched sites that host information about COVID-19 or show interactive maps detailing the spread of the virus. Attackers have laced many of these unofficial sites with malware, which commonly leads to ransomware, credential theft or persistent remote access to workstations.

■ Malicious Apps – Attackers are creating malicious mobile device apps and deploying them to different app stores, mostly Android.

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Minimum Standards for Securely Working from Hone

To ensure your new work environment is secure when accessing company systems, data and networks, follow the guidelines below: ■ Modern Operating System – you should use a company-managed workstation or personal device with a supported operating system (OS) ■ Patched Operating Systems – be current on OS upgrades and patches (no more than 30 days since last patch application) for any workstation from which you conduct business ■ Patched Browser – use a vendor-supported and fully patched browser ■ Current and Enable Antivirus – have Antivirus software installed and operational on any workstation.

Additional Guidance for Securely Working from Home

Remain vigilant while reading emails and messages or web browsing; and be aware of common phishing techniques. Exercise heightened caution while engaging with COVID-19 based content. In these challenging times, please view information on COVID-19 from wellknown, reputable websites such as WHO or CDC or other government websites.

Stay connected to a VPN Client when working from any laptop or desktop, because additional security protections have been added to prevent malicious attacks. Avoid public network access points (shared Wi-Fi spots like coffee shops) and stay on your home network anytime possible. Confirm in your wireless router or cable modem that your home Wi-Fi is secured with WPA2 or WPA3. Ensure insecure features like UPnP are disabled and default logins to Internet of Things (loT) devices (smart doorbells, wireless cameras, robot vacuums, thermostats, etc.)

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■ Authentication Security – protect personal accounts with two-factor authentication security, staying vigilant with interactions on online platforms. Use strong passwords and a password manager.

■ Data Security – work on documents within company-provided cloud applications to make sure data is safe and being backed up. Do not store company data on personal devices or your computer’s hard drive.

■ General Security – lock your personal computer when walking away from it (Win+L on Windows or Command+Control+Q on Mac).

Things to Avoid While Working from Home ■ Using unsupported communication platforms to conduct business ■ Installing COVID-19 related apps on mobile devices ■ Leaving your business accounts logged in on a shared system(s). Instead, log out completely when you have finished your work ■ Using your personal email(s) accounts to conduct business.

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■ Connecting unknown and untrusted devices (USB sticks, peripherals, etc.) to workstations with access to company networks and systems ■ Installing unknown or untrusted software that may put your workstations at risk (unsupported remote desktop, etc.)

■ Waiting to report any adverse events or suspicious activity identified with workstations to your managed service provider ■ Using file share (p2) and other high-risk applications on workstations that have access to company services, systems or data.

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The primary business is providing Managed Services to small and medium size businesses in Orlando and the Central Florida area under the DytechONE brand.

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Building Relationships, Building Trust A Tradition Since 1905 Gulfeagle is the largest family-owned and operated distributor in the roofing and building products industry. Their humble beginnings go back to 1973, when Jim Resch founded Gulfside Supply, Inc. Today, Gulfeagle Supply remains on Florida’s Top 200 Private Companies (as reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal) with over 80 branches located throughout the USA. Gulfeagle Supply services roofing contractors, homebuilders and general contractors with residential and commercial building supplies. As many satisfied customers know, Gulfeagle takes pride in delivering the highest quality and best value to their customers.

This philosophy has proven effective in the company’s growth into an industry leader.

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Gulfeagle is dedicated to the success of their valued contractors, which means GULFEAGLE SUPPLY providing much more than just building materials! They go beyond the expected by providing customers with well-designed marketing programs that are created to build their customers’ businesses and assist in their success. The Gulfeagle team is eager to gain your trust and fulfill your contracting needs.

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FRSA Building Update Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director With another month behind us, the construction on the new building is progressing faster than I anticipated. As of now, it looks like our tentative mid-June completion date will become a reality and we’re excited at the prospect of moving in early.

Over the last month, six huge air conditioning units have been installed. These are state of the art energy efficient units offering a bit more capacity than we’ll need on a daily basis, but will be necessary once the training center is full. In addition, the pad for the full-building generator has been poured, but installation is delayed as the company that makes the relay switch panel shut down at the beginning of March due to COVID-19. They’re open now and anticipate the end of May for shipping the panel. Once the panel is installed, all electrical will be inspected, and the power company can connect permanent power to the building. After the building has electrical and air conditioning, the drop ceilings and flooring will be installed,

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FRSA Building Update along with the cabinetry throughout the building. Data, Wi-Fi and cable lines have been installed, along with the alarm and security systems.

On the outside, the stonework is completed on the front of the building. The stucco has finally cured and the Kynar latex paint will be applied soon. Walkway bricks have been ordered for both the old bricks and new orders placed. We anticipate they wil be installed by the time you read this article.

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Insurance Office of America: Our Commitment to You can honestly say that. Policy-peddling individuals give our industry a reputation for shady, untrustworthy To be a family of companies that grows and leads the agents who only care about the paycheck. We survive marketplace by serving our clients, our community by proving that reputation wrong. In 2018, Insurance and one another.

Office of America celebrated its 30th anniversary and in preparation for this landmark, we started discussing Our Mission To be set apart by making the complex simple. We will how to position our business for the next 30 years. move beyond the commodity of business transactions We spent hours and days at IOA’s table rewriting our vision, mission and values by creating a matrix of our to the value of authentic relationships as we speak and act in favor of our clients and one another. We will strengths and weaknesses. The results of this exercise allowed us to identify five 1° shifts for our organization aspire to be an affirming and sharing community, one to commit to and set us apart from our peers. in which our clients and our colleagues never want to We have implementleave. ed these five 1° shifts, invested in our people, Our Values 1° Finding our independence in our and have already seen To act with the highest community of interdependence. tremendous results. Our degrees of integrity as we people’s ideas and hard focus on our clients and 1° Pursuing client loyalty over client work continue to be the steward the gifts, talents satisfaction. fuel for the business and and resources entrusted we will not veer from the to us. Excellence will be 1° Bringing value back to the commodity core values that have our standard as we emworld. been the foundation of brace new and innovative IOA’s rapid growth. We ways as we celebrate our 1° Seeing ourselves as advocates and will continue to work people and their ideas. not just agents for our clients. on how we can make The cornerstone of our our organization better foundation will be our 1° Moving beyond the transaction to the tomorrow than it is today faith, our families and the transformational. so that we can serve our fun of living our lifework. clients as we live out our life’s work. Learn more Our 1° Difference about IOA and our family of companies.

We encourage As business leaders and members of the community, you to engage our people, discover the difference bewe commonly seek advice from those in whom we can tween what we do, grow your business and experience trust. Who sits at your table? Why do you seek their an IOA advocate seated at your table. counsel? At IOA, we see ourselves as your advocate Our 1º shifts change the trajectory of how we shape acting on your behalf similar to a CPA, attorney, finanour next generation. We believe the marketplace and cial adviser or any other trusted partner. Everything we the community we serve will continue to recognize us do must bring value to our clients and provide them as ‘set apart’ because of how we live out the potential with an understanding and comfort that we’ve got it, and power of the 1º shift, both individually and as a so they don’t have to. company.

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Seminar Updates FRM Staff With the cancellation of FRSA’s Convention, we’ve been busy making sure that all planned seminars are converted to an online format so that contractors are able to take the industry-specific courses needed for their continuing education credit.

As during the convention, we’ve planned 16 different seminars over three days that will cover important items contractors will need to know to keep their businesses running smoothly. Of paramount importance are the changes that will affect the Florida Building Code (FBC). Seven different code-related seminars are being offered that deal with the new changes going into effect December 31, 2020.

In addition, the implementation of ASCE 7-16 will completely change the methods you use to gauge wind uplift. Nowhere is this more complex than with the installation of tile roofs. FRSA and the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (TRI) have revised the FRSA-TRI Tile Installation Manual 6th Edition and are offering seminars on the topic.

Over the coming weeks, you’ll receive email updates, social media reminders and links on how to register for the seminars listed below.

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Seminar #1 2020 Florida Building Code 7th Edition Mike Silvers, CPRC | CILB-0613402, BCAIB-5008589, ARCH-9878861 (G) Gain knowledge of updates to the 2020 Florida Building Code 7th Edition Building, Residential, and Existing Building code requirements for roof coverings, noting changes from the 2017 Florida Building Code 6th Edition. Learn about ASCE 7-16 and how it affects the roofing portions of the code. Roofing related language inserted into the Florida base code from the 2018 International Building Code will also be covered.

Seminar #2 Critical Contract Provisions Cotney Construction Law | CILB-0613261

(BSP) Delve into an overview of critical construction contracts. Explore contract formation and pertinent construction contract provisions that contractors and subcontractors should include in their contracts.

programs and training, and the financial impact of accidents on the jobsite.

Seminar #4 Solar Roofing Codes & Best Practices Susan Stark | CILB-0613318 (G) Explore the Florida Code requirements pertaining to Solar PV mounting, flashing, and racking. You will leave with an understanding of Solar PV Codes, Standards and Best Practices, relating specifically to the Florida Building Code and typical Florida roof systems. Code-based plan set review and inspection criteria will also be provided.

Wage & Hour: Potential Pitfalls Cotney Construction Law | CILB-0613090 (BSP) Understand the legalities of various wage and hour issues as well as the most applicable employment laws for contractors. Topics include the hiring process, employment documentation, I-9 issues, hiring and firing, and workers’ compensation insurance.

Seminar #6 Roof-to-Wall Connections Jon Levey | CILB-0613450 Seminar #3 (G) Expand your knowledge of the current code reLicensing and MBE/WBE Requirements quirements for retrofitting roof tie downs. You will be Cotney Construction Law | CILB-0613263 (L&R) Covers the laws, rules and regulations governing provided with information from the Florida Building Code Building, Structural, and Existing Building reconstruction contractors in Florida, and the requirequirements for roof-to-wall retrofitting. ments for minority business enterprises (MBE) and women business enterprises (WBE).

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Seminar #8 2020 FBC and Major Changes in Metal Roofing Lance Manson | CILB-0613402 (G) Explore updates to the 2020 Florida Building Code Seminar #5 Safety and Housekeeping – The Perfect Combination 7th Edition Building, Residential and Existing Building Jim Brauner | CILB-0610083 requirements for metal roof coverings, noting changes (WPS) Develop an understanding of OSHA concerns from the 2017 Florida Building Code 6th Edition. Learn and trends, fall hazards, site safety, production flow about ASCE 7-16 and how it effects the metal roofing and material handling, demolition and debris removal, portions of the code.

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Seminar #9 Wind Mitigation Methods, the Law! Lance Manson | CILB-0609669, BCAIB-5008093 (WMM) Materials reviewed will include wind zone areas, insured and ad valorem taxation criteria requiring compliance, reroofing, water barriers, gable end enhancements, wall connections, fasteners and bracing, and retrofitting.

Seminar #10 How to Use Data to Drive Sales for Your Entire Organization Greg Hayne | CILB-0613319 (G) Data is everywhere, yet roofing contractors have been slow to utilize data to separate themselves from their competition. This presentation will show how to collect data, what data to collect, and how to then use it to sell to your customer base. It can (and should) be used in conjunction with both service sales and project (reroofing) sales and gives a contractor a tremendous advantage in the marketplace over those contractors who still think getting work is about a low bid price.

Seminar #11 Workers’ Compensation Coverage and the Perils of PEOs FRSA-SIF | CILB-0613082 (WC) Identify the legal requirements for a contractor to maintain workers’ compensation coverage in Florida, how and where to obtain proper coverage, and the potential perils of employee leasing (PEOs) in the workers’ compensation system as it relates to contractors.

Seminar #12 Designing for Performance – Single Ply Roofing Lessons Jeff Sommer | CILB-0613358 (G) Evaluate singly-ply roofing installation conditions that provide the best practice approaches to installations enhancements, including case studies and visuals showing conditions and remedies. Gain knowledge in areas of single-ply roof systems design,

including but not limited to industry concerns, metal edging, air infiltration, flashings, membrane securement, insulation adhesion, membrane adhesion, insulation options and membrane details.

Seminar #13 Architect & Building Officials Program 2020 Florida Building Code 7th Edition Mike Silvers, CPRC | CILB-0613402, BCAIB-5008589, ARCH-9878861 (G) Gain knowledge of updates to the 2020 Florida Building Code 7th Edition Building, Residential, and Existing Building code requirements for roof coverings, noting changes from the 2017 Florida Building Code 6th Edition. Learn about ASCE 7-16 and how it effects the roofing portions of the code. Roofing related language inserted into the Florida base code from the 2018 International Building Code will also be covered.

FRSA-TRI Tile Manual 6th Edition Review Paul Oleksak and Manny Oyola, Jr. | CILB-0613422, BCAIB-5008602, ARCH-9878862 (G) Gain an understanding of how and when to use the roof tile manual for designing and permitting roof tile systems. Learn methods for code compliance through proper use of tables for designing, permitting and installing roof tile systems. Important changes to ASCE 7-16 will be covered.

Seminar #14 2020 FBC and Major Changes in Low Slope Roofing Riku Ylipelkonen | CILB-0613471 (G) Explore updates for the 2020 Florida Building Code 7th Edition Building, Residential and Existing Building requirements for roof coverings, noting changes from the 2017 Florida Building Code 6th Edition. Learn about ASCE 7-16 and how it affects the low slope roofing portions of the code.

Seminar #15 Best Practices for Preventing Cybersecurity Breaches Roy Richardson | CILB-0613405 (G) Learn why cybersecurity is important. Review multiple cybersecurity concepts, including how to secure your business and examine different everyday cybersecurity scenarios. Gain an understanding of the most common areas of concern and actions small business owners can take to prevent cybersecurity breaches.

Seminar #16 FRSA-TRI Tile Manual 6th Edition Review Paul Oleksak and Manny Oyola, Jr. | CILB-0613422, BCAIB-5008602, ARCH-9878862 (G) Gain an understanding of how and when to use the roof tile manual for designing and permitting roof tile systems. Learn methods for code compliance through proper use of tables for designing, permitting and installing roof tile systems. Important changes to ASCE 7-16 will be covered.

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Amidst Uncertainties, Foundation Trustees Up the Scholarship Ante John Hellein, FRSA Educational & Research Foundation Director

Gary Register donates $1,000 to Foundation discussing it: he would donate the $1,000 to make up the difference.

Scholarships as Trustees Award an At the end of April, the Trustees met again after Unprecedented $30K During an April conference call of the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation, the Trustees discussed the 2020 scholarships that they would soon be scoring and awarding. Specifically, they were talking about the $29,000 that had been budgeted for distribution this year. Last year, $19,000 had been awarded, so the 2020 amount represented a more than 50 percent increase. But the Trustees had decided on the amount well before COVID-19. Now, at the height of the spring stay-at-home mandate, uncertainties about the well-being of the industry and about the wisdom of sticking with the $29,000 amount were on the minds of the Trustees.

Trustees found themselves split between reducing the aggressive $29,000 to something more in line with last year – say $20,000 – and the potentially increased need faced by FRSA Foundation scholarship applicants. At the time, Foundation investments were down and, given the circumstances, no one wanted to try to predict how the annual Silent Auction – a major Foundation fundraiser – would turn out, or if there would even be one.

Also, ticket sales for the annual $5,000 Foundation raffle, which normally occur at FRSA Affiliate meetings and other faceto-face events were lagging behind normal years as well.

As one after another Trustee expressed the mixed emotions they felt about the current situation, a consensus began to take shape that the Foundation needed to do everything possible in the midst of the uncertainty to assist this year’s scholarship recipients. A motion arose to increase the 2020 amount to $30,000; a second and then a unanimous approval soon followed.

The Trustees would meet again in a few weeks to discuss which of the applicants should receive a portion of the precedent-setting $30,000 distribution by the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation.

The discussion then turned to funding the additional $1,000 just approved.

There were a few options available to the Trustees, but after several minutes no decision had been reached. It was then that Gary Register, Register Roofing & Sheet Metal, Jacksonville said that they could stop

each had independently scored the 22 scholarship applications that had been submitted. They elected to award 15 scholarships of $2,000 each to the 15 top scoring applicants.

As one recipient wrote in her application, “A scholarship will provide me with assistance for rent, food and tuition for school... in three to five years, I’d like to work for a large company that focuses on commercial design.”

Speaking for the Trustees, Foundation President Burt Logan, CORE Roofing Systems, Orlando said, “It’s great to be able to offer scholarships to these amazing students. Hats off to the Foundation members and other donors whose generous contributions make good things like this possible.”

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TFC announces that they have received FM approval for their 1/4-14 BLAZER-3 Drill Screws in carbon steel.

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TAMKO Launches Contractor Resources in 2020 Running a roofing business is hard work. Recently, it’s been even harder. With more than 75 years in the roofing industry, TAMKO Building Products LLC is here to help contractors and builders keep their businesses thriving with a series of resources developed specifically with them in mind.

3D Roof Measurements

New functionality of TAMKO’s Shingle Styles Visualizer enables customers to order realistic roof visualizations, 3D models and accurate roof measurement reports powered by the industry trusted EagleView technology, now available to TAMKO customers at a discount and no need for a monthly subscription. Information available on TAMKO’s Shingle Styles Visualizer includes roof dimensions, areas, slopes, roof squares and other vital information, enabling a contact-free process for design, estimation and bidding.

Blog

TAMKO launched a new blog with a dedicated content area for contractors, covering some of the most relevant topics of the day and links to additional resources and another section of homeowner content that contractors can use to help educate customers on the basics of roofing, as well as how to choose the perfect shingle for their home.

Webinars and Podcasts

A new series of educational webinars and podcasts covers contractor-specific topics including homeowner financing, customer relationship management, remote selling, roof measurements and visualization tools and digital marketing.

New Industry Connections

TAMKO has added new strategic relationships with a number of well-known industry technology companies to offer even more value to roofing contractors.

These new affiliations that roofing This new functionality is on top of the Visualizer’s contractors can benefit from include popular CRM existing tools that include trying TAMKO shingle colors company JobNimbus, the online industry resource and styles on sample homes or an uploaded or Google group RoofersCoffeeShop and more. This is in addistreet view photo of a home. tion to existing relationships with industry giants like This powerful tool is available to imbed in TAMKO EagleView, GreenSky, Ford and even Staples. contractors’ websites. Contact TAMKO’s Marketing More resources and upgrades are planned for Department for more information. the remainder of 2020 and throughout 2021. To stay updated on these, sign up for TeamTAMKO at FRM www.TAMKO.com.

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Florida contractors, keep an eye on your mailbox! We’re sending out over 10,000 Expo Guides where you’ll meet Exhibitors and S.T.A.R. Award winners, take a shot at the $1,000 Square Challenge giveaway and find more fun games and cash prizes. Also available in digital format.

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Online Silent Auction | July 10-17

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PPP Loans Mike Reed, CPA, FRSA Controller and General Manager Note - I hope that what follows is old news to any contractor taking the time to read this article. It is intended to let you know a few of the things we learned at FRSA in the process of applying for and receiving a loan.

FRSA recently applied for and was granted a Small Business Administration (SBA) Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan. The 2020 FRSA Convention and Expo had not yet been cancelled, but the prospects of holding the event looked dim at the time we applied. We felt we had a need for the funds because the income produced by the Convention and Expo on an annual basis makes up a large portion of FRSA’s budgeted revenue. Warning lights started flashing about the possibility of having to refund sponsor and expo payments already made.

We learned that although not all banks are approved SBA lenders, many small banks are. The best place to apply for a loan is with a smaller bank that will be more likely to give your application individual attention. FRSA applied for its loan at two banks.

While a large national bank that we have been doing business with for many years has yet to consider our application, but a small regional bank that we had to open an account with just to qualify to apply did. Guess which one will be getting more of FRSA’s business in the future.

We found that it helps to respond quickly when the bank requests any documentation to process the loan application. When money is released for the PPP, it is a first-come, first-served protocol that rules. If all your paperwork is in order so the bank can upload documentation when funds are released, you have a much better chance of receiving a loan.

For contractors that rely heavily on independent contractors (1099 “employees”) there is not much good news in the PPP rules. “Employee” compensation paid to independent contractors cannot be included in calculating the requested amount for a loan, nor will payments made to independent contractors be allowed as a covered item in the use of loan proceeds.

Maybe the most important thing we have learned through the PPP process is that there are items that still need clarification from the SBA. One of those items was recently clarified. The SBA has determined that a “safe harbor” exists for all PPP loans with an original principal amount of less than $2 million. The clarification further states that borrower will have been deemed to have made the required certification concerning the necessity of the loan request in good faith. This is good news because it relieves almost all

borrowers from having to certify that they could not get funds elsewhere through conventional borrowing or other sources of business capital.

Another late clarification from the SBA is that the amount received from a PPP loan is not taxable income, but neither are the expenses paid with loan proceeds tax deductible expenses. For everyone using the loan amounts for PPP stipulated reasons, this makes the loan a wash for tax purposes.

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Safeguard Your Accounts Receivable to Survive the COVID-19 Crisis John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group Today, over 30 million workers have filed for unemployment, with millions more are still waiting to register. Even though the National Bureau of Economic Research has not officially called a recession while they wait for the official GDP numbers, we are in one.

There is no doubt about that; the only question is how long will it last? The answer to that is, no one knows.

We have never in history had an economy come to a halt in a 30-day time frame. Our economists do not have any prior models to base a recovery plan from.

Protecting Your Business

Make sure all payment terms are clearly outlined in writing and agreed upon with a signature before the commencement of any work. Your contract terms should include a requirement for an upfront deposit with the balance due upon What Can You Do? receipt or soon after.

Companies that keep close tabs on their account reTaking on larger projceivables are less exposed to the outstanding debts of ects with new clients in their customers. If you have not already done so, have these times can be risky, your accounting team identify which customers have since they do not have a prior payment history with a pattern of paying their bills late and develop a plan to your company. You must perform your due diligence reduce risk immediately. on those new customers to make sure they do not have an adverse payment history or outstanding debts Keep a Close Eye on Your Cash to other contractors or vendors. Ask them for credit A business can quickly lose track of cash flow when referrals and call their references to inquire about their everyone is busy getting sales and providing services reputation. to customers. Have someone dedicated to invoice, collect and monitor customer payments on a minimum Collection Tactics to Get Paid and Still Keep of a weekly basis. Vital metrics include: Your Customer Relationships in Good Order ■ Collection days ■ Payment days ■ Inventory turnover These are the key indicators in determining your cash flow health; the higher those numbers, the worse your cash position will be.

Get Control of Your Accounts Receivable

Invoice daily on any time and material work you do.

On contract work, invoice early and project your work completion percentages out for the month. Dedicate energy to collecting those payments as soon as you invoice them. Now is not the time to be shy about asking when you will receive payment.

If you do not offer discounts for early payment, consider offering one or two percent discounts for early payments made within ten days. Waiting for your normal thirty-day pay cycle may increase the possibility of a delayed or defaulted payment. If your customer’s payment goes beyond the due date, you must apply pressure on late payers. Remember, it is your money for services you have already performed.

■ Let your customers know that you value their business and understand their situation, but inform them that you must have their payment before you continue to provide services.

■ Follow up with friendly phone calls and email reminders of payments due—never more than once a day.

■ If you are not receiving a positive outcome, a registered letter should be sent to a customer requiring immediate payment arrangements for overdue balances.

■ Try to negotiate installment payments, but do not continue to provide your service until they have caught up on the past due amounts.

■ If they still do not pay, inform them that your attorney or collection agency will be handling their account.

■ If the balance owed to you is significant enough to justify the cost, take them to court.

■ Never be afraid to lose a customer over a late or unpaid bill. They are a customer not worth having.

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S.T.A.R. Award Recipients – 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 evaluates the entries for inclusion and outstanding performance in each category.

This year there were 48 submissions for placement in one of four categories: Low Slope, Steep Slope, Community Service and Craftsmanship. Three industry judges – Jim Brauner, Brauner Safety Services, Jacksonville, Joe Williams, RRC, AIA, A/R/C Associates Inc., Orlando and Mike Silvers, CPRC, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director, St. Petersburg spent the better part of a day reviewing the projects.

Judging criteria is inclusive of, but not limited to aesthetics, special circumstances, unique project design, complexity of project, workmanship, teamwork, testimonials and creative problem solving. The judges use before, in-progress and completed pictures and videos to assist in the process.

Below is a list of the top 12 projects in alphabetical order by company. Next month we’ll announce the winners in each category and highlight the Shining Star Award – the best of the best from project submissions.

Advanced Roofing Inc Riverside Hotel

Low Slope The historical Riverside Hotel is a 12-story, 231-room hotel that has multiple roof levels. Its existing hotmopped modified 43,500-square-foot roofing system was at the end of its life. Advanced Roofing’s crew worked on the hotel’s 13 roof areas, which featured various deck types, so the scope of work differed throughout the entire project. All roof areas received a variation of the Carlisle 60-mil PVC Kee and 60-mil PVC Kee Fleeceback membranes that required applying both Rhino Bond and fully-adhered roof systems.

Advanced Roofing is proud to have completed the project on time, within budget and with no safety incidents or disruptions for hotel guests of this historic gem on the Fort Lauderdale skyline.

Carroll Bradford Roofing

Todd Braid Project Steep Slope Carroll Bradford Roofing installed a flat profile Boral Plantation concrete tile in Midnight Black to give the Todd Braid project roof new life. They used 70

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custom-fabricated copper for all metal accessories, including valley metal, drip edge, bird stop and flat window ledges. The crew also upgraded the copper bird stop to increase copper exposure at the eaves to ensure continuity with the metal. Copper pan sheets were installed under the garage window, as well as another window on the south side of the home. Instead of two sheets seam-sealed together, they were custom made to be one continuous sheet to provide a more waterproof and aesthetically appealing solution. With the slopes ranging from 7/12 to 10/12 and even areas of 12/12, the job required specialty roof loading equipment, safety harnesses and extra property protection.

Complete Roofing Solutions Inc

First Church of Christ Scientist Steep Slope The new roof on the First Church of Christ Scientist had to meet the exact requirements of the original roof, installed in 1931, in color, style and type of tile to become a historical landmark. With the help of Mike Anusbigian and Ludowici, the team from Complete Roofing Solutions were able to reproduce the original roof tile that was used 89 years ago. This was a labor-intensive job with only one access point. With the expertise of their team, they were able to complete this project on time and within budget. This project also was nominated for an award with the City of West Palm Beach’s historical department of development.

CRSA-Capital City Roofing & Sheet Metal Association

Wallwood Scout Reservation Volunteer Re-Roof Community Service The most important component of this volunteer project was unquestionably the people who donated their time, energy, resources and trade knowledge to help make this re-roof a success. The project was unique because re-roof involved contractors and distributors who are competitors in the business world, but during this volunteer operation, worked together to establish coordination, team mentality and joint collaboration. The results were overwhelming. Challenges on the project included the

size of the overall scope of work (three buildings), the many phases of construction and the logistics needed to schedule and equip the various contractors.

Martin Roofing Services Inc

The Current, An Autograph Collection Low Slope The Current, An Autograph Collection, consisted of a GAF 60 Mil Fleeceback TPO adhered to the light weight insulated concrete deck and included a Siplast roof with a Guardian Paver system at the pool bar and upper deck.

Martin Roofing Services fabricated all copings and trims in their shop. Space near the jobsite was tight, so the crew had to park over a mile away; someone would walk back and forth to get the trucks. The main garage was built sooner than they expected, which caused the crew to expedite some of the roofing areas in order to get a crane in to load the roofs that wouldn’t be accessible once the garage was built. Many of the roof areas were small and on the ocean side with poor access to those areas.

for the building’s built-in gutter and soffit. Not only were the roof pitches steep for the tile installation but the precision installation of copper cladding on the built-in gutter and soffit all had to be performed six stories above ground level.

Perry Roofing Contractors

UF Griffin Floyd Hall Craftsmanship Historical University of Florida GriffinFloyd Hall was built in 1912 and still had the original 107-year-old Ludowici tiles on the building, as well as a modified bitumen flat roof section that were both showing signs of wear. The university needed the original tiles removed, restored and reinstalled and needed the flat roof section replaced with a new Siplast modified roof, all while ensuring the project complied with local historical regulation codes. Perry Roofing Contractors completed this project despite overcoming challenges related to the 14/12 pitch, installing new internal pole gutters and preserving original architectural metal. The iconic UF hall now has improved functionality, while preserving the historical nature of the building.

NEFRSA-Northeast Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association S&S Roofing Systems Inc Charles E Bennett VFW Post 1689 Community Service The most important component of the project was the broad support received from the NEFRSA members and the shingle contribution by Owens Corning.

The project was unique in that it was the first major charitable project performed by this affiliate in over 20-plus years. The biggest challenge was to coordinate the laborers, supplies and vendors to accomplish the removal and replacement of the roof in a day’s time.

Jaleo at Disney Springs Craftsmanship The Jaleo project at Disney Springs was a skill-intensive project that required offsite fabrication of custom components that were field measured and delivered nightly for installation on third shift. The distinctive metal panels were shipped to the project and curved on site to conform to the multiple radii of the unique roof petals. Final placement of the panels required precise logistics to hoist them through the gaps in the petals for installation.

Old World Craftsmen Inc

Miles of Smiles Ranch Community Service What made this project so unique is the contribuSaintRaphael tion and dedication of all ROOFING INC the volunteers from each 239-220-5120 company that resulted in a www.saintraphealroofing.com sturdier structure for all that participate at this beautiful equine facility. This incredible foundation assists in the psychotherapy of veterans with PTSD and children with mental, behavioral and physical disabilities. Saint Raphael Roofing, Inc., along with partnering contracting company Dan Dodrill, President of Daniel Wayne Homes, Inc., and material supplier Jim Connolly, Union Corrugating made this project possible.

FSU Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Building Craftsmanship The FSU Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Building was a new construction project designed to match historical buildings on the Florida State University campus. Steep roof pitches of 6/12, 8/12 and 12/12 were a part of the project. These steep-slope roof areas were roofed with a Ludowici clay roof tile three-color blend, which required hand sorting and blending of the tile colors. Another specialty component of the project was the use of custom-fabricated 20-ounce copper panel cladding 72

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reason alone the best person to consult with from the beginning of the loan application to the final payback and loan release is the SBA person at your bank, who should know about breaking PPP news before anyone else.

With the possibility of additional funds being The project was 327 squares of coal tar pitch tear-off, released through the SBA in the near future, it is was completed at night and 50 squares of the work still a good time to make sure you have all required lay below a steel frame about three feet above the documents in order and that you have already made roof surface. All drains were capped and covered and contact with the bank you plan to work with to let new tapered insulation now drives the water to all-new them know you would like to apply during the next scuppers and underground piping. round of government payments. Hopefully, that will already be in progress as you read this.

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The Club at Mexico Beach Steep Slope Due to devastation in Mexico Beach caused by Hurricane Michael, there were no hotels available for the team from Streamline Roofing and Construction, so the crew set up a camper onsite. This project was unique due to the extreme difficulty of all the hips and valleys and a roof pitch of 14/12 in most areas. All work on this project was completed on Genie lifts.

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implementing these practices will help ensure your business has the cash to survive tough times and come out of them ready for the prosperity ahead.

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Giving Back

FRSA Members Giving Back to the Community

NEFRSA Plants “Boots on the Roof”

Running on a referral by FRSA, the NEFRSA participated in their “Boots on the Roof” program by lending aid and assistance to an armed forces member, Kyle & Ann Johnson of Jacksonville and his young family.

NEFRSA’s Charity Committee members, Todd Brown and Ralph DeCicco, were the first to respond and generated the information on the home – pictures of the roof, type, pitch, size, missing and cracked shingles for the Board and membership to make the decision to participate. The Board performed due diligence by reviewing the information gathered and receiving three proposals to review. They ultimately chose the one by Stonebridge Construction Services,

led by Director Shane Dickens, based on cost and rapid scheduling.

The Johnsons, who had been in their home less than two years, had been “misled” by a home inspector who rated the roof as having 5 to 8 years of life among other misinformation. Facing cancellation of their homeowner’s insurance due to the roof’s condition and possibly losing their home, they appealed to FRSA. Kyle, who received a back injury in Kuwait while deployed there, is still active and serves as a non-combatant in the Florida National Guard. The Johnsons were pleased (thrilled in their words) with the actions and expressed their gratitude to the FRSA, NEFRSA and the fine people and craftsmen at Stonebridge.

ABC Roofing Corp Partners with Guido’s Restaurant & Pizzeria to Give Local Hospital Workers 50 Meals a Day, Every Week During the Entire Month of April

ABC Roofing Corp. has built a reputation in South Florida for being the best at what they do. For over 30 years, the company has continued to pride itself in its work, the relationships it cultivates with customers, roofing professionals and the local community and during these uncertain and unprecedented times it is no different.

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and have been issued personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitizer and hospital-grade disinfectants to use at recommended intervals.

The Roofing Industry Going Above and Beyond Guido’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, the roofing company announced that 50 daily meal donations would go to healthcare and hospital workers at Broward Health Coral Springs every week, for the entire month of April. With all of the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the owner of ABC Roofing Corp., John Famularo, wanted to assist with relief efforts however the company could.

“We’re all in this together; and right now, the last thing people need to be worried about is ‘what am I going to eat?’ Especially our healthcare workers and all the people staffing the hospital,” stated John Famularo, Owner and President of ABC Roofing Corp.

“These people are heroes. They show up every day to help save lives and everyone at ABC Roofing wants them to know we appreciate what they’re doing.”

ABC Roofing remains open during the COVID-19 health crisis because the company knows how important it is to keep communities covered. All staff are practicing CDC-recommended guidelines for disinfection and social distancing in the office and at jobsites

NRCA recently provided a list of manufacturers, distributors and contractors doing good for their communities. We wanted to share it with you.

“Sherwin Williams, Beacon Building Products and Tecta America donated thousands of N-95 masks to healthcare workers who needed them. Antis Roofing, Irvine, Calif., organized its first blood drive for the American Red Cross to help offset blood bank shortages stemming from shelter-in-place orders and worked with Second Harvest food pantries to get food to those in need. Duro-Last Roofing converted one of its manufacturing lines to begin producing gowns and masks for hospitals. Owens Corning made grants to hospitals, food pantries and homeless shelters across the globe. Tropical Roofing Products went local, organizing a fundraising campaign for Feeding South Florida, a food bank that’s able to put 98 percent of all its donations directly back into the community. There are no doubt dozens of additional stories of local contractors and companies serving their communities during this challenging time. Thanks for all you do!”

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