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Navigating a winter roof leak in Michigan can feel like solving a puzzle, and the thought of waiting until spring might seem like the simplest solution. Yet, a winter roof leak could be a red flag for crucial underlying issues that demand immediate attention!

How Long Does It Take to Install a New Roof in Grand Rapids? Asphalt shingle roof installations have numerous factors that determine how long it will take to complete the project.

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.

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.

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 hailstorm so concerning?

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?

September through early November is the perfect time to complete your fall window maintenance. Kearns Brothers recommend fall for several reasons, first, it is in-between extreme weather seasons.