<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[First Rate Roofing Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial and residential roofing in Spokane and surrounding areas. Leak repair, replacement, coatings and free roof inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.firstrateroofingservices.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:54:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.firstrateroofingservices.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Really Decides the Cost of a New Roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compare roof quotes with confidence. 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Free roof inspections in Spokane and surrounding areas.]]></description><link>https://www.firstrateroofingservices.com/post/what-happens-during-a-roof-inspection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abdf797cd13877ea126c22c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:10:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80ec36_449037b1a0914e1d8e6d22674175d238~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ethan Rhoades</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Roof Leaks When the Snow Melts: Ice Dams Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why does your roof leak when snow melts? Ice dams explained in plain words, plus simple ways to lower the risk for homes in Spokane and the surrounding areas.]]></description><link>https://www.firstrateroofingservices.com/post/ice-dams-roof-leak-snow-melt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abdf797cd13877ea126c22a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:10:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6a97e_ef820f61e2ac4156b60afbfb2d99058d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ethan Rhoades</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flat Roof Maintenance: A Property Manager's Seasonal Checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple spring, fall and after-storm flat roof maintenance checklist for property managers: what to watch, what to record, and when to call a pro.]]></description><link>https://www.firstrateroofingservices.com/post/flat-roof-maintenance-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abdf797cd13877ea126c22b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:10:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f519c8_cca01ae2cc61430a9d10c1c8e1b3eb05~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ethan Rhoades</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Roofing Contractor You Can Trust: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiring a roofer? Ask these 10 questions before you sign, and learn how to check a contractor's registration in Washington or Idaho in minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.firstrateroofingservices.com/post/how-to-choose-a-roofing-contractor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abdf797cd13877ea126c226</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:10:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80ec36_d4f095eab402498e86c32badbe0e0264~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ethan Rhoades</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Signs You Need a New Roof (and When a Repair Is Enough)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curling shingles, granules in the gutters, ceiling stains? 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