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

ALGAE GROWTH

ALGAE GROWTH
• Unsightly appearance does not affect the service life of the material.
• Common problem in warm, humid climates.
• Algae resistant shingles available regionally.
CEILING SPOTS

CEILING SPOTS
• 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
DAMAGED FLASHING

DAMAGED FLASHING
• Caused by drying and cracking.
• Can usually be repaired without replacing your roof.
MISSING SHINGLES

MISSING SHINGLES
• Caused by exposure to high winds.
• Can usually be replaced individually.
BLISTERING

BLISTERING
• Caused by excessive use of asphalt platic cement
BUCKING & CURLING

BUCKING & CURLING
• Caused by movement in deck (buckling)
• Caused by undersaturation of felt in organic-based shingles (curling)
MISSING GRANULES

MISSING GRANULES
• On aging shingles, missing granules indicate need for replacement.
ROTTING

ROTTING
• Common problem with organic-based shingles.