About this project
We replaced the roof on this painted brick ranch on Susan Street in Sterling Heights. The Susan Street roof was finished in late July 2026. The house has two wings, and one of them has a gable finished in blue vertical siding.
The main photo, taken from up on the roof, shows the new gray shingles with a ridge vent running under the cap, and the blue gable of the house beyond it. From the backyard, the roof is a soft gray above light painted brick and a white fascia. The side view shows the gable end of the blue-sided wing.
What we did
- Installed new gray shingles
- Installed a ridge vent along the peak
- Capped the ridge with matching cap shingles
- Finished the eaves above the white fascia
Choosing a roof color for painted brick
Painted or whitewashed brick changes the roof choice. With brick this light, a very dark roof would be a strong contrast, and a brown roof could look muddy. The soft gray on this house sits between the pale brick and the deep blue in the gable, so the three colors work together instead of competing.
If you are picking a roof color, stand back and look at the whole house, not just a sample. Consider the brick, the trim, any siding accents and even the patio. The roof is the largest single color on most homes, and it will be up there for a long time.
Questions homeowners ask about a new roof on a ranch
Is a ridge vent enough on its own?
A ridge vent needs air coming in low, through vented soffits, to work. With good intake, a ridge vent on a long ranch roof can usually handle the attic by itself. Without intake, the vent has nothing to draw from.
Will the work affect my patio and backyard?
Areas next to the house see foot traffic and falling debris during tear-off. Patio furniture should be moved, and anything delicate covered or brought inside. A hot tub should be closed and its cover protected.
Do you work in Sterling Heights?
Yes, we have completed more than 145 jobs in Sterling Heights, more than 60 of them roofing jobs. Our Sterling Heights roofing page shows more roofs from the city.
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See more of our roof replacement and roofing in Sterling Heights, or call (844) 757-6543 for a free estimate.
