Year: 2026

In Florida, milestone inspections are generally required for residential condominium and cooperative buildings that are three stories or more in height. The requirement is designed to identify significant structural deterioration…

A Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) is a formal assessment used by certain Florida residential condominium and cooperative associations to evaluate the condition, remaining useful life, and anticipated replacement or…

Freestanding, non-penetrating guardrails can be an attractive solution for commercial rooftops because they provide fall protection without drilling or fastening directly through the roof membrane. But in Florida, where high…

Embodied carbon is an increasingly important consideration when selecting roofing materials for commercial buildings. Unlike operational carbon, which comes from the energy a building uses, embodied carbon refers to greenhouse…

Yes. Roofing construction and replacement projects can contribute to LEED certification through construction and demolition (C&D) waste diversion, provided the project follows the applicable LEED requirements and properly documents how…

FM 1-49, formally known as FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-49, Perimeter Flashing, is a Factory Mutual (FM) guideline for designing and installing roof-edge flashing systems so they…

FM 1-52, now formally identified by FM Global as Data Sheet 1-52, Field Verification of Roof Wind Uplift Resistance, provides procedures for verifying whether an installed roofing assembly has adequate…

Commercial roofing projects often take place on buildings that remain occupied during construction, including offices, hospitals, schools, retail facilities, and industrial properties. Roofing materials such as hot asphalt, adhesives, primers,…

For commercial property owners, an FM-rated roof can do more than improve roof performance. It may also influence how an insurance carrier evaluates the building’s property-loss risk. In some cases,…

Florida is best known for hurricanes and high winds, but hail can also damage commercial and industrial roofing systems. For building owners evaluating a new roof or restoration project, an…