Findlay Roofing Blog

Satellite dish TV is considered essential equipment for many Atlanta sports fans. But before you let the dish installer climb up on your roof, you should think about the risks and ask about other installation methods. There are good reasons why manufacturers don't recommend mounting a satellite dish on your roof.

Plywood has been a staple of the construction industry for generations. For many, plywood is synonymous with wood. But not everyone is familiar with oriented strand board, or OSB, a popular plywood alternative among home builders and many Atlanta roofing contractors. Is OSB a good choice for building your new roof?

As 2012 approaches we move away from our Christmas wishes and move on to our New Year’s Resolutions. Many of us will put saving money near the top of our goals for the new year. To help you get started here are a few dollar-saving tips for everything from restaurants to roof replacements.

North Pole (Elf Press) – Santa has completed his pre-Christmas test flights and has proclaimed that his reindeer team and sleigh are ready for the big delivery on Christmas Eve. “The flight crew is good to go, but I want to make sure my landing crews are getting ready, too,” announced the jolly old fellow from his busy workshop. Santa then presented a ”to do” list for his friends in Atlanta and across the world, so that their roofs would be decorated safely for his Christmas Eve arrival.

You've finally gotten around to cleaning your gutters and you notice that you may have a more serious problem. Your roof looks like it is starting to sink in a couple of places. Although your roof isn't brand new, you don't think it's time to replace it quite yet. What else can you do to repair your sagging Atlanta roof?

Most building codes require one to two layers of underlayment for sloped roofs. But even if they didn't, your Atlanta roofing contractor wouldn't risk building your roof without it. Here are the reasons why underlayment is an irreplaceable part of any shingled roofing system.

With the heat of summer gone and the winter rain yet to arrive, fall is the perfect season for a roof inspection. Regular roof inspections are a great way to extend the life of your roof, and they also ensure that water, squirrels and other pests aren't quietly damaging your home.

You've just gotten off the phone with another Marietta roofing contractor and he only seemed interested in installing laminated shingles on your roof. He's told you that they are his most popular seller, but does that mean they are the best shingle for your roof? Are laminated shingles really that great, or is it just sales hype?

Winter is a great time for basketball, ice hockey and hot chocolate. But it's also not a bad time to get a new roof installed on your home. If you have heard otherwise, take a look at some reasons why your Marietta roofing contractor knows that winter roof installations are a good idea.

The fall foliage around Atlanta can take your breath away, but once the leaves start to drop and fill your roof gutters, it's time to say goodbye to these colorful signs of the season. Cleaning the leaves from your gutters should be a top priority for any homeowner who wants to prevent water damage and avoid expensive roof repairs.

Do you have a hurricane preparedness plan? If you live in or near the coastal regions of Georgia, you should be ready for the three major hurricane hazards: storm surge, flooding and wind. Here are some of things you should check to make sure your home and your family are prepared to survive a hurricane.

Findlay Roofing believes in helping those in need, especially children and families who are struggling with cancer. As a supporter of WSB radio's 2011 Care-A-Thon, Findlay Roofing helped the station add $10,000 in donations to the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

If you are undecided about replacing your existing roof, you should consider the savings that can be offered by a new roof. If your Atlanta roofing contractor builds your new roof using solar reflective shingles, you could save a few dollars on your monthly power bill and you may qualify for a $500 Federal Tax Credit.

If you suspect your roof is leaking, the only way to find the leak is to have someone get on the roof and start looking. We recommend leaving the roof climbing to an experienced Atlanta roofer. But to answer the question, here are the places where we often find roof leaks.

If you answer “yes” to one or more of the following questions, it may be time to call an Atlanta roofing contractor and schedule a roof inspection.