Hurricane Debby hit Florida on Aug. 5 with up to 30 inches of rain, high winds and flash floods before heading north and hitting the Carolinas with tornadoes and heavy rains. Although not a large hurricane, the slow-moving storm caused plenty of damage. As a result, contractors are facing a glut of warranty claims that…
Beacon announced last week in a news release that it opened two new locations in Florida, Fort Myers and Milton, and a new branch in Saginaw, Mich., to serve residential and commercial roofing contractors. Florida The new branch in Fort Myers is on the city’s south side. Jack Gill, Beacon’s regional vice president, Florida, said: “We…
In March, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law that will bring about tort reform. The bill, titled Civil Remedies, will make substantial changes to the way lawsuits are filed and how they are litigated. DeSantis claims that this legislation will limit insurance and injury litigation, as well as attorneys’ fees, which will result…
Photo and story provided by R/J Group A two-story home on the intercoastal waterway in Central Florida, and in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, was undergoing a full remodel and in need of a new roof. R/J Group Inc. was contracted to redo the roof, ensuring it was functional, beautiful, and able to withstand severe…
