About this project
This was a siding and gutter service job on Mound Road in Shelby Township, completed in March 2026. The property has a garage with a gambrel roof, the barn-style shape with two pitches on each side, and a house with a tall gable wall above a porch.
The garage photo shows gray-green lap siding filling the whole gambrel end, with white trim following each change in pitch. The second photo looks up the side of the house, where the same siding meets a white rake board at the top and a porch roof at the bottom. A brick chimney rises at the peak.
What we did
- Completed siding service work on the property
- Completed gutter service work
- Photographed the gambrel garage end and the house gable after the visit
Siding a gambrel garage end
A gambrel end is one of the trickier walls to side. Each side has two roof pitches, so the trim has to turn twice on the way up, and the courses of siding have to be cut at two different angles where they meet it. On this garage the white trim follows both breaks, and the courses run level across the full width. That takes careful measuring, because any error shows on a big, plain wall like this one.
The second photo shows another detail worth knowing. Where a lower roof meets a sided wall, the siding should stop just above the shingles, with flashing behind it that steps up along the roof line. If siding is run tight down onto the shingles, it holds water and debris against the wall. That joint is one of the first places to check when a leak shows up near a porch roof.
Questions homeowners ask about siding and gutter service
What counts as a service call for siding or gutters?
Service work is smaller than a full replacement. It can mean refastening loose panels, replacing a few damaged pieces, resealing trim, or adjusting gutters and downspouts. We look at the problem first and tell you whether service will fix it.
How can I tell if my gutters need attention?
Watch them in a heavy rain. Water spilling over the front, dripping from seams or pooling near the foundation are the usual signs. Sagging sections and gaps behind the gutter are worth a look too, especially on a garage where nobody checks often.
Do you work in Shelby Township?
Yes, Shelby Township is a regular part of our service area. We have completed more than 70 jobs there, including 18 siding jobs and more than 25 gutter jobs. Our Shelby Township siding page has more.
More photos from this job
See more of our siding repair and gutter work, or call (844) 757-6543 for a free estimate.
