Insulation

Blown-In Attic Insulation in Warren, Michigan

Attic insulation is one the top ways you can keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter, all while reducing your energy bills.  Here are some pictures of a job we just finished in Warren, Michigan. We used blown-in insulation to add a significant amount of R-Value to the attic of the home, which is the main source of temperature loss. Warren, Michigan Blown-In Attic Insulation PicsYour Content Goes Here If you live in Warren, Macomb County or anywhere in Southeastern Michigan and need to improve [...]

2022-09-28T11:09:00-04:00Categories: Insulation|Tags: , |

Where Your Macomb Home Needs Insulation

Brrr.... it has gotten cold here in Macomb County Michigan. Many of our customers are now seeing the need for insulation as the temperature in their homes drop and the energy bills go up. But where should you insulate? The basic rule is that any surface in your home that's exposed to the outdoors needs insulation. If you add up all the places in your home, this comes out to a lot of insulation. Below we're going to go over insulation for different areas of your home. But first, to determine if you need to add insulation at all, [...]

2022-09-28T14:11:55-04:00Categories: Insulation|Tags: |

Benefits of Home Insulation in Michigan

With the oncoming cold season we here at Martino Home Improvements, are busier than ever installing insulation in homes all around Oakland County and Michigan. Everyone wants to take advantage of a warmer home in the winter and insulation is a great way to do just that. However, attic insulation has more benefits to it than just heating your home in the winter, and those benefits can be huge. 1. Improves Energy Efficiency Insulating a home can save 45-55% of heating/cooling energy. This means big savings for you on your energy bill. 2. Improves Comfort Year-Round Insulation not only keeps [...]

2022-09-28T14:18:11-04:00Categories: Insulation|Tags: |

Benefits of Blown-In Insulation in Royal Oak, MI

Right now it's all about insulation here in Oakland County Michigan. With the low temperatures, everyone's preparing themselves for the cold winter ahead. Here at Martino Home Improvements, we like to ensure that our customers get the most out of their insulation, which is why we go with blown-in insulation. There are many reasons why this type of insulation is better. Let us show you. 1. Creates A Tighter Fit Blown-in insulation gets into all the tight spots that other insulation materials can't reach. Everything gets sealed, not just the outer layer. This keeps more airflow out. 2. Keeps Moisture [...]

Insulating Your Oakland County Home

With temperatures in the 50s here in Michigan, you can feel winter coming. In order to keep your home warm this winter, while saving on your energy bills, you should insulate your roof. Depending on your level of expertise, you may want to hire a professional to do this for you. If you feel you can handle it, here's a step-by-step guide for insulating your roof. 1. Choose Insulation You may not know it, but you have choices when it comes to insulation. You can go with recycled insulation which is a green alternative. Then there's the most common, blanket [...]

2022-09-28T14:55:22-04:00Categories: Insulation|Tags: |

4 Ways to Keep the Heat in this Fall/Winter in Troy, MI

It's been chilly here in Michigan for the past couple days, a reminder that fall is on its way in and soon after that, winter. We've talked about saving on your energy bills by buying energy efficient windows. Now we want to give you some less costly tips on preparing your windows for the cold months ahead, while saving money. Cover Up One of the simplest things that you can do retain the heat in your home is to cover your drafty windows up. You can do this by buying a heavy clear plastic sheet and taping it on [...]

2022-09-28T14:58:31-04:00Categories: Insulation, Windows|Tags: , |