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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...

Today Chicago is expected to get its largest snowfall of the winter. This snow can not only cause a danger for drivers but can also be a threat to your roof's integrity. Typically snow will begin to melt on a sunny day ...

Chicagoland is experiencing a steady amount of rain today and is expected to get more rain over the next few days. After last week and the cold streak we had some homeowners and building managers may see their roofs begi...

Ice dams form when the roof surface is warm enough to melt snow and the eaves are cold enough to freeze the runoff into icicles. These icicles are typically a waring sign that roof damage may be possible. So although the...

Snow removal is important as part of a roofing maintenance program. When heavy snowfall accumulates on your roof it can put an excess amount of weight on your roof and cause problems and in some cases even a roof collaps...