Belvidere knows what wind can do. Tornadoes and high winds are part of life in northern Illinois, and Boone County has seen its share over the years. Most windy days are nothing like a tornado, thankfully. But even an ordinary fall or spring storm with strong gusts can loosen shingles and siding in ways that … Read more
The first freezes of the season have already arrived, and if your roof has been on your “someday” list, you may be wondering if someday just slipped to spring. Usually, it hasn’t. Roofs get replaced around Rockford well into late fall and, on decent days, through the winter. But cold weather does change a few … Read more
“How much is this going to cost?” is the first thing almost everyone asks when they call about a roof problem. It’s a fair question, so here’s a straight answer: roof repairs range from about $750 to $1,900. A leak that has soaked the decking, or a chimney that needs all-new flashing, can run $2,000 … Read more
Plenty of homeowners love the look of a cedar shake roof. Fewer want to live with the upkeep. The good news: you have choices. Below, we set three cedar look options side by side, using roofs Martin Exteriors has put on real homes in Rockton and Beloit, plus the steel option we also install. Photos, … Read more
It’s January. There’s a brown spot spreading on the bedroom ceiling, the forecast says snow all week, and you’re wondering whether anybody will even get on a roof until April. Good news: a lot of roof repair work can be done in winter around Rockford. Some jobs are better done right away, some should get … Read more
Most homeowners pick a roofer by asking around, checking reviews and comparing quotes. Very few ask one simple question: who actually owns this company? A few years ago that question didn’t matter much. Today it can. Across the country, private equity firms have been buying roofing and home-improvement companies and combining them into large national … Read more
You paid to have the leak fixed. The ceiling dried out, the stain got painted over, and life moved on. Then a hard rain came through and there it was again, in the same corner of the same room. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. A leak that comes back after a “repair” is … Read more
When a new roof goes on, you see the shingles. What you don’t see is everything underneath: the metal at the edges, the leak barrier, the flashing at the chimney and the vents at the ridge. Those hidden parts are what actually keep water out. They’re also the parts that sometimes get skipped. It happens … Read more
Most Rockford area homeowners choose architectural asphalt shingles because they cost less up front, and they make a good roof. Metal costs more but lasts longer, sheds snow and goes on most of the year, weather permitting. The right pick comes down to how long you plan to stay, your budget, how snow builds up … 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
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