Kearns Brothers Blog

If you’ve recently been in your attic retrieving holiday decoration and noticed a musty smell, you may be experiencing a roofing issue. Attics are not supposed to be musty. A musty odor occurs when heat and moisture get trapped in an area. Your attic should be devoid of hot air and moisture so if yo...

Whether you love winter or hate it, there are always a plethora of questions surrounding what cold weather can do to your home. From heavy snow to blistering cold, and more, the winter delivers some of the most extreme weather. Is your roof up for it?   Michigan weather can be rough. The D...

Your shingles are made up of several components with each part serving a specific role to keep your home dry and safe. There is no more important part of your shingles than the roofing granules. It has benefits for keeping your home safe and has features that help your roofing contractor.  Roof...

During a typical Michigan year, your chimney will be exposed to blustery winds, freezing temperatures, driving rain, heat, thunderstorms, hail, and more. Don’t get us wrong, we love Michigan because we get all 4 seasons but that’s a lot of weather to handle!   The elements can cause the sturdie...

When homeowners start to discuss getting a roof replacement, then the discussion begins; what type of roofing material to choose from? There are numerous materials on the market. From metal roofs to asphalt roofing, slate, and more, there is a serious amount of noise to cut through to determine what...

James Hardie fiber cement siding is desirable amongst homeowners nationwide because it’s resilient, beautiful, come in a variety of textures and is low maintenance. However, low maintenance does not mean any maintenance. There are steps that every homeowner needs to take to make sure their Hardie si...

Hail is a weather event that always causes a level of concern for homeowners around metro Detroit. It causes a litany of problems for your home, belongings, and nature. But why is a hail storm so concerning? Kearns Brothers will walk you through why hail is so damaging to your roof and what you need...

Attic spaces tend to turn into forgotten storage spaces that many homeowners do not pay close attention to. What the attic is, is a place where cool air enters and humid, warm air exits through the exhaust vents.    Why is Attic Ventilation Important?  Attic ventilation is a nece...