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A good roof is one of the most important investments you make for your home. Now that the weather is warming up, it is time to consider whether you need a roof repair or an installation, and finding the right contractor ...

Safety is the most important thing to consider when working on your roof. Make sure to follow these precautions when working on your roof. Never work on the roof alone. Someone should be present to help in the event o...

Attics are oftentimes “out of sight, out of mind” for long periods of time.  Usually, the only time a homeowner enters the attic space of a home is during the holidays to take down decorations or when selling a home and ...

Spring is here! And with that, comes melting snow, revealing the damage the winter has done to your home and roof. We already gave some tips on home maintenance, but here are a few things you should take a look at to pro...

A thunderstorm in Kearney, Nebraska caused severe damage to two University of Nebraska at Kearney buildings Monday night. High winds destroyed parts of the roofs on both the school library and theater facilities, closin...

True to Midwest form, we’ve gone from winter snow to April showers basically over night. For some of us these rainy days bring upon an unexpected and unwanted discovery – a leaky roof. One of the most difficult parts of ...

We are proud to announce that Jessica Vicich has successfully completed Roofing 101 from NRCA University. Congrats Jessica! At Showalter Roofing we always encourage our employees to continue further education so we can b...

Showalter Roofing is proud to provide materials and time to Habitat for Humanity and their latest projects in Glen Ellyn. The project was temporarily stalled last year but the DuPage Habitat for Humanity branch was able ...

Ice dams can cause a lot of damage to your roof if they are not properly removed and prevented and because of this fact, ice dam prevention should be properly understood by every homeowner. Read this article about how to...

Chicagoland is expected to experience its greatest snowfall of the winter over the upcoming hours and days. With the upcoming snow we want to take a moment to remind everyone that we offer emergency services for roofing...

Now that winter is entering its final weeks its important to prepare for spring. At Showalter Roofing we wanted to share with you a few important tips for spring home maintenance.  A properly maintained home saves time a...

Snow can cause major problems for commercial properties if it is not removed properly. With Chicago experiencing a lot of snow over the next few days please be prepared. If you need snow removal from your flat roof pleas...