ROOFING 101
DAVE BAKER'S
PREFERRED ROOFING COMPANY
WSB RADIO - THE HOME FIX IT SHOW
Findlay Roofing is the preferred roofing company of Dave Baker and the Home Fix It Show on WSB Radio. Findlay Roofing is the roofing expert that Dave Baker depends on to deliver the best information to his listeners and to answer questions from listeners live on the radio. Listen to the Home Fix It Show radio program hosted by Dave Baker every Saturday morning from 9 am - Noon on News 95.5 FM and AM 750 WSB.
EXPLORE
THE DIFFERENT ROOFING RISKS
1
ALGAE GROWTH
ALGAE GROWTH
• Caused by growth of airborne algae deposited on roof.
• Unsightly appearance does not affect the service life of the material.
• Common problem in warm, humid climates.
• Algae resistant shingles available regionally.
• Unsightly appearance does not affect the service life of the material.
• Common problem in warm, humid climates.
• Algae resistant shingles available regionally.
2
CEILING SPOTS
CEILING SPOTS
• Caused by leaks in roof
• Check attic or crawlspace for leaks in deck
• Check chimney and vents for cracks in flashing
• Check rafters for leaks that travel away from original source
• Check roof for damaged shingles
• Check attic or crawlspace for leaks in deck
• Check chimney and vents for cracks in flashing
• Check rafters for leaks that travel away from original source
• Check roof for damaged shingles
3
DAMAGED FLASHING
DAMAGED FLASHING
• Caused by Improper Installation.
• Caused by drying and cracking.
• Can usually be repaired without replacing your roof.
• Caused by drying and cracking.
• Can usually be repaired without replacing your roof.
4
MISSING SHINGLES
MISSING SHINGLES
• Caused by improper fastening.
• Caused by exposure to high winds.
• Can usually be replaced individually.
• Caused by exposure to high winds.
• Can usually be replaced individually.
5
BLISTERING
BLISTERING
• Caused by moisture in shingles
• Caused by excessive use of asphalt platic cement
• Caused by excessive use of asphalt platic cement
6
BUCKING & CURLING
BUCKING & CURLING
• Caused by improperly applied felt (buckling)
• Caused by movement in deck (buckling)
• Caused by undersaturation of felt in organic-based shingles (curling)
• Caused by movement in deck (buckling)
• Caused by undersaturation of felt in organic-based shingles (curling)
7
MISSING GRANULES
MISSING GRANULES
• On newly applied shingles, a certain number of loose granules is normal.
• On aging shingles, missing granules indicate need for replacement.
• On aging shingles, missing granules indicate need for replacement.
8
ROTTING
ROTTING
• Caused by absorption of moisture by mat at the core of the shingle.
• Common problem with organic-based shingles.
• Common problem with organic-based shingles.
