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Snow in the Forecast- up to 9"

Andrew Schmidt

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...

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Spring Home Maintenance

Andrew Schmidt

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...

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Heavy Snow Causes Commercial Roof to Collapse

Andrew Schmidt

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...

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Snow in the Forecast

Andrew Schmidt

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 ...

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Rain in the Forecast

Andrew Schmidt

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...

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Ice dam removal. What an Ice dam really means.

Andrew Schmidt

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...

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Commercial Roofing

Commercial Roofing Snow Removal

Andrew Schmidt

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...

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Do I need a New Roof

Winter is Here! Is Your Roof Ready?

Andrew Schmidt

Chicagoland was enjoying a mild winter to say the least up until the past 5 days or so. However, now that we have seen the weather break into the single digets it means that many of the roofs that were near the end of th...

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Commercial Roofing

Roof Core Sample Tells a Different Story

Andrew Schmidt

Taking a core sample of your commercial roof can give a story of what's going on inside your roofing system. This client discovered a leak in the roof, however they had no idea how extensive the damage really was. Showal...

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Do I need a New Roof

Roof Installations – Keeping It Clean

Andrew Schmidt

Roof installations can be messy if not performed by a reputable roofing contractor. Find out how Showalter Roofing keeps your home and flower beds clean of debris during roof installations and roof repairs. Watch it now!...

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Common Problems

Here we go again! Strong Storms Passing Thru. What about my chimney?

Andrew Schmidt

Strong storms are back again. Here we thought it was going to be strong storms over the weekend from the hurricane and it turned out to be not so bad. However, today can be a different issue. I think you've read enough a...

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Hurricane Isaac Begins Its Downpour on the South Suburbs Making It Journey North

Andrew Schmidt

Rain has finally made its way from the south offering us much needed rain. The south suburbs are projected to receive approximately 3" while the northern suburbs will get about 1" - 1.5" of rain. As the rain continues to...

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