If you’re getting new siding in Roscoe or Rockford, the choice usually comes down to two products: James Hardie fiber cement or vinyl. Martin Exteriors installs both from our main office at 11704 Main St in Roscoe, and we’re a Certified James Hardie Installer. Here’s how the two compare on a Stateline house, and how … Read more
Hail is part of life in Winnebago and Boone counties. Most summers bring at least a few nights of strong storms, and every homeowner here has seen a neighbor’s roof get replaced after one of them. So when it’s time for a new roof, a lot of people ask the same question: should I pay … Read more
Fixing the same woodpecker holes twice is a familiar Stateline story. The boards look fine for a season. Then the drumming starts again on the same gable. If that sounds like your house, the question is less “how do I fill this hole” and more “why does this material keep inviting the bird back?” This … Read more
If you have started finding round holes in the siding, chips at the base of a wall, or that steady drumming early in the morning, you are dealing with woodpeckers. Around Rockford, Roscoe and the rest of the Stateline, wood and engineered wood siding take the hit most often. This post is a short checklist … Read more
It’s usually the first thing people ask us, sometimes before they’ve even said hello: “Ballpark, what’s a new roof going to run me?” It’s a fair question. A roof is one of the biggest checks you’ll ever write for your house. The honest answer is that it depends on your roof, and we can’t give … Read more
Every year, Rockford homeowners share the same horror stories about roofing contractors. Calls that never get returned. Brand-new roofs that leak within weeks. Warranties that aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on. We’ve been in this business since 2006, and we’ve heard it all. Here are the five biggest red flags to watch for, and … Read more
Worried about storm damage roof Rockford IL? You’re not alone. Storm season in Northern Illinois is no joke. Every year, Rockford and the surrounding areas see their share of hail, high winds, and severe thunderstorms, and your roof takes the brunt of it. At Martin Exteriors, we’ve been helping homeowners prepare for (and recover from) … Read more
If you’re in need of a new roof but don’t have the money to pay for it all at once, or aren’t able to apply for government loans for roof replacement, you’ve come to the right blog. There are a number of financing services that roofing companies in Rockford, IL, offer to their valuable clients, … Read more
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve received two What Rocks Awards this year! Martin Exteriors was named the Best Roofing Contractor and Best Siding Contractor in the What Rocks Rockford awards. This is the second year in a row that we’ve been named the Best Roofing Contractor in Northern Illinois. Rockford-area voters nominated and … Read more
When the seasons start to change and the weather starts getting worse, it’s important to do some home maintenance to make sure you’ll be safe and damage-free in the coming months. And this maintenance also includes the roof. Over the years, your roof can sustain some wear and tear, and the fall storms and rains … Read more
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