About this project
We replaced the roof on this brick ranch on Delvin Drive in Sterling Heights and finished in July 2026. The house has a long main roof, a cross gable over the front, a brick chimney and light siding in the gable ends. The new shingles are a warm brown that sits well with the red brick.
The close-up was taken from the ridge. It shows the ridge cap running down the peak, a row of box vents on one slope in a matching brown, a pipe vent with a boot at its base, and the valley where the front gable ties into the main roof. The street view shows the finished roof with our yard sign out front.
What we did
- Replaced the shingles on the main roof
- Capped the ridge with matching brown ridge shingles
- Shingled the valley where the front gable meets the main roof
- Fitted the plumbing vent pipe with a boot
Why the valley on a cross-gable ranch matters
A valley is where two roof slopes meet and funnel water together. On this house the front gable sends its runoff into the main roof at that line, so the valley carries more water than any other spot on the roof. That is also where leaks on older ranches often start, because the shingles there wear faster and debris collects in the channel.
Done right, a valley gets a waterproof underlayment beneath it and shingles that are cut or woven so water stays on top and keeps moving. It is worth looking at the valley first when you check any roof after a heavy rain. If granules pile up there or the shingles look curled, that section is working harder than the rest.
Questions homeowners ask about replacing a ranch roof
Do the roof vents get replaced with the shingles?
On most replacements the old vents come off with the old roof, and vents go back in as the new shingles are laid. On this roof the box vents near the peak are a brown that blends with the shingles, so they do not stand out from the street. If your attic runs hot in summer, ask us to look at roof ventilation during the estimate.
What should we move before the crew arrives?
Park cars away from the driveway and the drip line of the roof, and take down anything hanging on exterior walls. Patio furniture and potted plants near the house are worth moving too. Clear space makes the work safer and the cleanup faster.
Do you work in Sterling Heights?
Yes. Sterling Heights is one of the cities where we work the most. We have completed more than 145 jobs there, including more than 60 roofing jobs. There is more on our Sterling Heights roofing page.
More photos from this job
See more of our roof replacements, or call (844) 757-6543 for a free estimate.
