Planting and Trimming Trees: What Homeowners Should Consider
Are you planting new trees or thinking about what to do with an old tree? Consider how trees affect your home first! Here are several things to keep in mind: Tree limbs and roof damage There are two reasons to avoid planting a tree too close to your house – fire hazard and property damage. […]
Replacing Your Windows?: What Could Go Wrong
Do you need to replace or upgrade your home windows? New window products offer the opportunity to save on heating bills and change the look of your house, among other benefits, but they need to be installed correctly. Here are some of the mistakes that can result if you aren’t careful. The frame doesn’t match […]
Pine Straw: What Can It Do to My Roof?
Pine straw refers to those bundles of needles that seem to collect so easily in corners, valleys, and gutters of your roof. In Georgia, longleaf or shortleaf pines may be the worst offenders along with the common, hardy slash pine. If you have some of these dumping needles on your roof, here’s what you need […]
How Does the Sun Affect My Roof?
When people think of roof damage, they usually think of wind or storms, which cause direct, obvious problems. But there’s another cause of roof problems, one far more subtle and long-term – the sun. Sunlight poses several problems for your rooftop, including: Asphalt damage As you probably remember from science class, sunlight is made from […]
Five Reasons You Should Not Install Your Own Gutter Covers
Gutter covers help keep leaves and needles out of your gutters and away from your roof, as long as they are installed properly. But putting covers on your own gutters isn’t the easy project homeowners may assume. Here are several reasons to leave covers to the professionals this year. Matching covers and gutters What is […]
Fiberglass Shingles: The Pros and Cons
Fiberglass shingles are a common shingle type across the country, but that doesn’t mean homeowners know much about them. That’s why we’ve created a brief FAQ section to explore the pros and cons of fiberglass roofs and whether they’re right for your house. What is a fiberglass shingle? Although you may not have heard about […]
What Is a Gutter Cover & Why Do I Need One?
A gutter cover, also known as a gutter guard or a gutter grate, is a covering installed on the top of your gutters. It has an opening, usually a slit or a mesh-like web of holes, that allows water to pour off of the roof and enter the gutter while blocking large bits of debris. […]
3-Tab Shingles vs. Dimensional (Laminate) Shingles
Two of the most common types of residential shingles are 3-tab and dimensional or laminate shingles. If you are thinking about a roof replacement or similar job that gives you the option to switch the type of shingles on your home, it’s important to make a smart decision. Let’s take a look at the pros […]
Siding Mistakes: What Are “Face Nails”
At Findlay Roofing, we want you to have dependable siding that lasts for years – and that means paying attention to the nailing. A common problem we see on many different houses? Using facing nails for exterior projects. What Are Face Nails? Siding is installed with slight overlap between boards, a bit like the way […]
New Year, New Roof?: 10 Signs Its Time to Replace
As the new year dawns, thoughts turn to new projects…so do you need to replace your roof this year, or can it wait a while longer? Here’s a simple list of signs that homeowners simply can’t ignore when it comes to full roof replacement. 1. Leaks From Multiple Spots A couple leaks can usually be […]