Kearns Brothers Blog: Roofing

Having a home with a chimney can be a big responsibility. It is very important for homeowners to know exactly what a chimney needs in order to stay up to date on maintenance.

Ice dams on roofs are a common problem in colder climates where temperatures dip below freezing. During winter months, snow and ice accumulate on rooftops, forming a thick layer that prevents water from draining properly.

How Long Does It Take to Install a New Roof? Roof installations have numerous factors that determine how long it will take to complete the project. The size of the home and roofing crew will be the biggest factors that determine the speed of a roof installation.

*Disclaimer: When hanging your roof, ensure that doing so is allowed under any building and safety codes. Avoid hanging lights during wet weather, such as rain or snow. Have somebody with you during the installment process, especially a professional to ensure safety and avoid damage.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.