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When most homeowners think of spring cleaning, they usually think of interior projects, such as washing curtains, the carpets, and every room top to bottom. What they fail to think about is their home’s exterior, including the roof. But your roof needs TLC too. In fact, as the last line of defense for your home, … Continue reading “Why is Spring the Best Time to Replace Your Roof?”

Commercial roofs are no doubt complex systems with several components that need to be monitored. From ponding water to load bearing issues, there are many things that can threaten the integrity of your commercial roof. Even if you have the highest quality roofing system for your business and do your part to maintain it, your … Continue reading “5 Commercial Roofing Issues You Should Watch Out For”

Roof-mounted solar panels are ideal for harnessing the power of the sun to save money on your energy bills. Roofs are the best place to put them because they bear the brunt of the UV rays on sunny days. Getting maximum sun exposure is key, which is why your roofer should be consulted on the … Continue reading “How to Prepare Your Roof For Solar Panels”

Whether on your bathroom walls or under your floors, mold is never a good thing to detect. Same goes for mold on your ceiling. If you see it on the top level of your home, there’s likely a leak in your attic originating from the roof. Perhaps your roof is old and it’s more susceptible … Continue reading “Why Does Mold on Your Ceiling = the Need for Roof Repair?”

After a big storm significantly damages your home, you may ask yourself, “Will my homeowners insurance cover a new roof?” The answer will depend on your specific policy and the previous state of your home. Ferris Roofing can help you establish motivation for an insurance company to replace or repair your roof, but your specific … Continue reading “Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover a New Roof?”

As a homeowner, you may assume you know all there is to know about your roof. But there are critical things you should know when it comes to correctly installing and maintaining a roofing system. Check out these eight roofing facts that may surprise you: 1.    A Roof is More Than Just Shingles and Wood … Continue reading “8 Roofing Facts That May Surprise You”

You probably don’t give much thought to your roof on a daily basis. After all, your landscaping and yard need a lot of attention. But ignoring potential damage to your roof can come back to haunt you later. You would be wise to regularly inspect your roof for these common signs of damage, and then … Continue reading “Common Signs of Roof Damage”

Have you been experiencing multiple roof leaks that you have repaired, but they keep happening over and over again? This is just one example of the need for a new roof, but you understandably don’t want to make any wrong choices when it comes to choosing a reputable contractor to fix the damage once and … Continue reading “4 Commercial Roofing Mistakes Building Owners Make”

Buying a home is surely one of the most exciting – and terrifying — things you’ll ever do, particularly if you are a new home buyer. Problem is, many people, in their initial excitement and haste to become homeowners, lose sight of the end game and forget to ask key questions about the roof. Your … Continue reading “4 Roofing Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a House”