About this project
We replaced the roof on this single-story home on Orchard Street in Clinton Township. The Orchard Street roof was finished in early May 2026. The house has a long, simple gable roof with one ridge running its full length.
Both photos were taken from up on the roof. They show new shingles in a weathered brown-gray, a ridge vent running along the peak under the cap shingles, and white plumbing vent pipes sealed with black boots. One photo looks toward the street, and the other looks out over the side yard and a shed.
What we did
- Installed new brown-gray shingles on both slopes
- Installed a ridge vent along the length of the peak
- Capped the ridge with matching cap shingles
- Flashed the plumbing vent pipes with black boots
Why a long ridge suits a ridge vent
A plain gable roof with one long ridge is close to ideal for ridge venting. Warm, moist air rises to the top of the attic and leaves through the slot cut along the peak, while fresh air comes in low at the soffits. The longer the ridge, the more exhaust area you get. On a hip roof, by contrast, the ridge is short, and other vents are often needed.
The plumbing vents are the other detail in these photos. Each pipe passes through the roof, and the boot around it is what keeps water out. Rubber boots break down in the sun over time, so a roof replacement is the right moment to put new ones on. A cracked boot is one of the most common causes of small leaks on roofs that otherwise look fine.
Questions homeowners ask about roof ventilation
Do I need a ridge vent if I already have box vents?
Usually a roof uses one type of exhaust vent, not both. Mixing them can let one vent pull air in through the other instead of drawing it up from the soffits. The right choice depends on the shape of the roof and the intake the house has.
What affects how long a roof replacement takes?
Size, pitch, the number of layers coming off, and the weather. A simple gable roof on a single-story house is about as straightforward as roofs get. Your estimate should spell out the plan, and a good contractor will keep you posted if rain moves the date.
Do you work in Clinton Township?
Yes, and Orchard Street is a short drive from our Hayes Road office. We have completed more than 160 jobs in Clinton Township, more than 75 of them roofs. Our Clinton Township roofing page has more roofs from the area.
More photos from this job
See more of our roof replacement and roof ventilation, or call (844) 757-6543 for a free estimate.
