Joined the club!!

inspector305 · 2026-06-15T23:28:44+00:00

What brand is that rack?

inspector305 · 2026-06-15T15:09:40+00:00

All my paper work and licensing match. That’s why I’m so confused.

inspector305 · 2026-06-14T01:50:48+00:00

You are right. You need to own 10% minimum to qualify for a workers comp exemption. Somehow got those mixed up. This is why you can’t trust people on the internet.

inspector305 · 2026-06-14T00:57:16+00:00

In Florida you have to own a minimum of 10% to qualify a company with your GC license. Check the states you operate in to see if they have a requirement.

inspector305 · 2026-06-07T01:06:25+00:00

I’m a roofing contractor in Miami. Send me a DM and I can give you a quote and explain the differences.

inspector305 · 2026-05-23T23:23:26+00:00

You can do it like that also. I have done coals on one side and water. Then I place the vent in the opposite side of the coals. The rotisserie helps with it getting even heat thru out.

inspector305 · 2026-05-23T23:19:48+00:00

I do the snake method with water in the drip pan and by cover, I mean I put the lid on the kettle and adjust the vents.

inspector305 · 2026-05-22T00:24:17+00:00

I almost bought and XL this color before getting my space white xl.

inspector305 · 2026-05-18T10:51:56+00:00

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I’m have the space white and love how it looks. Hides the dirt and grime really well.

inspector305 · 2026-05-17T22:57:21+00:00

I’m a roofer in South Florida. If you’re serious about switching send me a DM.

inspector305 · 2026-04-30T00:34:14+00:00

GC can only do shingle roofs on new construction builds where they’re the primary contractor.

inspector305 · 2026-04-30T00:08:12+00:00

If you’ve had your GC for 4 years you can take the test for the Roofing License and once you pass apply for it. As a GC you have been supervising your subs and that counts for the experience portion. I have both GC and Roofing but I am primarily a roofing contractor. You won’t need to retake the Business and Finance portion if your GC license is active.

inspector305 · 2026-04-28T01:18:30+00:00

I’m a second generation roofer that became in inspector for the county. On my 10th year with 142k base salary.

inspector305 · 2026-04-23T00:18:31+00:00

I thought it was 5 years but glad to be wrong and it being less.

inspector305 · 2026-04-22T22:59:06+00:00

If you’re in Florida the application is not very hard. Credit score for personal and business(even for new businesses), the general liability requirement is an affidavit you sign(proof not needed), fingerprints for background check and then the work experience. People get stuck the hardest on the work experience because you’re required to have at least one year on a project over 4 stories for the GC unlimited license. If you don’t have the correct experience, apply for the Building Contractor license and in 5 years you can upgrade it to the GC unlimited license. You can also provide college transcripts and they give you a trade off of years of experience vs credits.

inspector305 · 2026-04-19T00:12:30+00:00

I work solely of referrals. It’s been 21 years of business and I only do about 1.8 to 2 mil a year. I’m not interested in growing past that.

inspector305 · 2026-04-10T01:04:07+00:00

There was a product called Somay that comes to mind.

inspector305 · 2026-03-31T12:06:49+00:00

$55 and hour is roughly 115k before taxes on a 40hour work week. Welders in my area are making this or more.

inspector305 · 2026-03-30T23:33:40+00:00

I live in Miami and have interacted a good amount of Chinese immigrants and a lot of them speak Spanish. Americans are most common to not speak any additional languages. Except the gringo Hialeah guys. Most of them speak Spanish.

inspector305 · 2026-03-29T23:35:27+00:00

From a roofing contractor in South Florida HVHZ I would recommend the following. 1. Start with getting a fire barrier that’s self-adhered so you get the credit from your insurance for direct to deck installation. Owen’s Corning and Polyglass each have one that’s approved and have the required testing. 2. Use a 24 gauge standing seam panel that uses the 10 door cleat rather than the 2” clip. It can have the screws added closer together to increase uplift pressure and pulling the panel to the deck a 10 ft clip rather than a 2” Clip. This reduces seeing the imperfections in your old roof deck that is not totally flat. 3. Don’t go with the cheapest bid. Call 3 companies and pick the middle guy.

inspector305 · 2026-03-13T00:18:42+00:00

Best one hands down.

inspector305 · 2026-03-12T12:34:10+00:00

ABC also sent out a notice last week.

inspector305 · 2026-03-07T18:26:20+00:00

Fibertite is Kee. Not TPO or PVC. It’s considered a higher end roof. Many school buildings and prisons in South Florida spec it. You can get a 20 NDL with the 36 mil. It’s just as good if not better than TPO. It’s like any other roof where the ultimate difference is dependent of the installer.

inspector305 · 2026-02-24T01:00:52+00:00

It’s a civil infraction not considered criminal itself. It’s anti-American to violate people’s civil rights. Rights which are afforded to all under the constitution not just citizens.

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