When you think roof problems, your mind probably goes right to residential roofs. You may think that all roofing contractors are the same and that they can all address problems that affect both residential and commercial roofing. But if you own a business, it’s important to focus on roofers who specialize in commercial roofing, as … Continue reading “The 5 Worst Commercial Roofing Problems”
Category: Flat Roofing
Commercial Roof Maintenance – Keeping Gutters and Drains Clean in Autumn
As a commercial building owner, you know the importance of inspecting your roof on a regular basis. This helps you extend the useful life of the roofing system, while minimizing the need for costly repairs and downtime. Natural debris that’s allowed to build up on your commercial roof can be very damaging. Consequences of Debris … Continue reading “Commercial Roof Maintenance – Keeping Gutters and Drains Clean in Autumn”
Maintenance Tips for Fort Worth Commercial Roofs
Owning a business takes a lot of hard work, dedication, money and perseverance. You don’t want to have to worry about roof maintenance and repairs on top of all that. That’s why it’s so important to regularly maintain your commercial roof in Fort Worth. The better you take care of your business’ roof, the less … Continue reading “Maintenance Tips for Fort Worth Commercial Roofs”
How to Care for Your Flat Roof
If your business has a flat roof (which many of them do!), you’ll need to take special care of it throughout the year. They are inherently different from pitched or sloped roofs, and therefore pose unique challenges. That’s mainly because leaves and other debris tend to collect on them, leading to structural issues that can … Continue reading “How to Care for Your Flat Roof”
4 Things to Know Before Installing a Skylight
The addition of a skylight to your home can bring with it many benefits, not the least of which is extra natural light that floods the space. As such, you can lower your energy bills because you don’t need to use as many lights. Plus, skylights open up any room, making it seem bigger and … Continue reading “4 Things to Know Before Installing a Skylight”
What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roof
What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roof If you recently purchased a home, or are even in the house hunting process, there are certain things you should know about the roof. As the main line of defense for the home, a roof should never be overlooked — even if it doesn’t give you that “wow” … Continue reading “What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roof”
What’s Posing a Danger to Your Roof?
Overhanging trees…buildup of algae and moss…moisture…all of these occurrences can damage your roof and you won’t even know it until it’s too late. While your roof may be relatively new, it can fall victim to the surrounding environment, temperature extremes, animals and more. Check out the many factors that can contribute to roof damage … Continue reading “What’s Posing a Danger to Your Roof?”
Spring Cleaning the Roof: A 3 Step Checklist
Spring is here, and with it comes warmer temperatures that prompt everyone to enjoy the outdoors. This is a perfect time to inspect the condition of your roof, see how it fared through the winter and give it a good spring cleaning as you look ahead to the hot days of summer. It’s generally wise … Continue reading “Spring Cleaning the Roof: A 3 Step Checklist”
Re-Roof vs. New Roof: What’s the Difference?
Re-Roof vs. New Roof: What’s the Difference? You may realize your roof needs work, but you may not be sure if it needs a re-roof or a completely new roof. Sounds confusing. So, what’s the difference? Here at Ferris Roofing, we are all about educating our customers. We are here to explain what each term … Continue reading “Re-Roof vs. New Roof: What’s the Difference?”
Basics of Cold Weather Roofing
While Texas temperatures are quite mild much of the year, temps do dip below 30 a handful of days per year. While roof replacement and repair is best left for warmer months, sometimes circumstances arise that precipitate the need for more timely service. That said, roofing in cold weather presents its own set of challenges, … Continue reading “Basics of Cold Weather Roofing”