01 May Universal Roof & Contracting, FRSA Member, shows support for hurricane investigating and research.

Universal Roof & Contracting is a member of the Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (FRSA). Founded in 1922, FRSA’s purpose is to foster and encourage a high standard of business ethics among its members and to inform the general public of the importance of doing business with competent and ethical firms. The association brings together contractors as well as businesses with related interests and encourages quality through research, education, and recognition of competence. With support and contributions to approved industry related foundations, FRSA promotes further growth and discovery that enhances resulting consumer services. (See excerpt from recent FRSA news below.)
FRSA Educational Foundation Supports RICOWI
The FRSA Educational & Research Foundation is pleased to announce its support for the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI).On April 11, 2014, FRSA Educational Foundation Trustees voted and approved a $1,000 donation to the RICOWI Wind Investigation Program (WIP), supporting valuable industry-related research in the form of hurricane investigation and reporting. The program puts together teams of experts in the field to ensure that final results and reports are sound, scientific and applicable to future construction planning.
In response to the donation, Mark Zehnal, FRSA Director of Technical Services stated, “I’ve had the privilege to be engaged at the local, state and national levels in roofing related issues and organizations such as RICOWI. The donation from the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation to the RICOWI Wind Investigation Program (WIP) funds vital research. After a category II wind event, RICOWI WIP teams move into action to collect valuable firsthand information about the successes and failures of roofing systems and associated components. RICOWI then uses the data for the purpose of improving building codes, roof systems design, and education of the industry and public.”
With the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation’s focus on industry-based education and research, RICOWI’s Wind Investigation Program is well aligned with the Foundation’s purpose and mission for industry excellence throughout Florida.
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