Skylights & Chimneys

Skylights & Chimneys: Your Roof’s Vulnerable Areas

As we discussed on our Roofing Services and Roof Leaks pages, your roof is only as strong as its ability to effectively repel and efficiently channel water off your roof, so it is extremely important to properly seal any interruptions or protrusions in the roof’s flat surface, such as skylights and chimneys. Big or small, skylights and ventilation pipes/stacks are vulnerable areas of the roof that Ferris Home Improvements crew members pay critical attention too while during installation and repair to ensure your roof and the home beneath it are adequately protected from costly water damage and energy waste.

Skylights: Installation & Repair

Skylights can be a beautiful, GREEN way to bring more natural sunlight into your home, but they can also be a leaking headache if not properly installed, so it is critical that you work with experienced professionals when installing or repairing skylights. With over 40 years of construction experience in the roofing industry, Ferris Home Improvements is an expert in skylight installation and repair.

Installation & Replacement Services. Our Ferris Home Improvements crew can install a variety of skylight models and styles to brighten up dark areas of your home while staying within your project budget as well. Whether you want to install a skylight in an area of your home for the first time or you would like to replace an existing skylight with a different size, model, or style, our skilled craftsmen can help.

Skylight Services that we frequently perform:

  • New Skylight Installation
  • Existing Skylight Reframing & Replacement
  • Interior & Exterior Skylight Seal Repair
  • Skylight-Related Roof Leak Repair

If you’re in the market for a new roof for your business, contact us today for a free EPDM estimate—we frequently hear from customers that we undercut the competition’s bids for comparable products and installation. In addition, we guarantee our workmanship and we offer a variety of products and competitive warranties custom-fitted for your budget and property needs.

Benefits of New Skylight Installation. Ferris Home Improvements is here to help guide customers in making wise home improvements that add value to your house and put money in your pocket. Skylights have several benefits that make them a wise consideration for any homeowner, particularly if you are planning to install a new roof any time soon:

  • Skylights Brighten Your Home.  Do you have dark areas in your home?  Do you wish your home had more sunlight?  Skylights can brighten your dreary spaces with natural sunshine and shed light in rooms even on cloudy days.
  • Skylights Are GREEN. Skylights give you more light without you ever having to flip a switch, saving energy and maximizing one of our best resources—the sun.  The U.S. Department of Energy rewards homeowners that install ENERGY STAR-qualified skylights with a tax credit.  To learn more about ENERGY STAR, click here.
  • Skylights Save Money. With natural sunlight, you won’t have to flip a switch as often, expending less electricity and costing you less money over time.
  • More Natural Sunlight May Brighten Your Mood. According to Bio-Medicine.org, a University of California-San Diego research team led by Dr. Daniel Kripke found that “light therapy” or regular exposure to light to treat mood disorders, “benefits not only [Seasonal Affective Disorder] patients but also people suffering from other forms of depression.”  The Bio-Medicine.org article emphasizes the research supports the importance of getting an adequate amount of sunlight daily. 
  • Skylights Installed During New Roof Installation Better Protect Your Roof.  Considering a new skylight?  Considering a new roof?  We suggest you consider coordinating installation of the two because proper skylight installation closely coordinates the unit’s seal with the shingles installed around it, minimizing the area’s vulnerability.

Chimneys & Other Ventilation Stacks: Sealing & Repairs

The following are Chimney/Ventilation Stack Services that we frequently perform:

  • Brick Chimney Mortar Repair (Minor)
  • Flashing Installation/Repair
  • Pipe Collar/Ventilation Stack Replacement
  • Roof Sealing Repairs (e.g. Roofing Cement)

Why FHI Services Are So Affordable

Ferris Home Improvements is more affordable than the competition because we are not part of a giant, franchised corporation. With less overhead and a mid-size crew of dedicated experts in the field, we are a much more efficient company who can offer you better labor pricing for the same top quality craftsmanship you get from the highest bidding competitors.

Another reason why Ferris Home Improvements can offer you such great deals is because we have established great relationships with vendors who make the products to skip the middle man and offer you better-than-retail pricing.

Check out our Chimneys & Skylights Gallery page to see how Ferris Home Improvements have already helped other local homeowners maintain their properties as safe, secure, energy-efficient, and valuable investments. Or, just call and ask us about your particular need! We are here to serve you.