Martino Home Improvements Blog

When it comes to redoing your roof, you want to select a shingle that’s aesthetically pleasing and offers good protection for your home. There are three common types of roofing shingles that Martino Home Improvements installs on homes: three-tab, architectural, and designer shingles. These three shingles each have their own advantages and choosing one depends on the house as well as the homeowner’s goal. To make the process easier on you, we've given an overview of each shingle. Three-Tab Roofing Shingles These were most common type of roofing shingle, three-tab shingles, and are considered “economy” shingles. They are rarely install [...]

Saving money on roofing repairs now may mean a living room full of pots and pans later. You need some improvements done to your roof so you make the dreaded phone call and get a company out for an estimate. To your surprise the price is a lot lower than you expected. You even have money leftover for that surround sound system you've been wanting. But before you get too excited and spend your money, you might want to get another estimate. Lower costs on roofing repairs usually mean that the company is cutting corners and not doing a good job. [...]

Is your roofing and attic insulation ready for what many are saying might be the worst Michigan winter in decades? This short checklist should help you make sure your house is ready for serious winter weather. Roof Shingle Damage During the warmer months, strong winds may have caused damage to your shingles – even blowing them off entirely – but may have gone unnoticed. Take a good look at your entire roof to check for obvious damage to your shingles or missing shingles. Also, if you’ve had other storm damage (damaged fencing, broken tree limbs, torn door or window screens), [...]