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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...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

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...

Roofing systems expand and contract all the time with cool temperatures and heat. Our recent high temperatures is certainly causing alarm with the stress heat plays on the roofing materials. Cracked Roof Roofing membr...

Summer storms with high winds, hail and heavy rain can cause extensive damage. Commercial Roof Damage Large sections of the roof can come off exposing materials and the interior of the building. To avoid damage, an i...

...And we don’t mean the deck in your backyard! Damaged Roof Shingles We’re all aware of the damage caused by rain and wind to our roofs...but heat? If it’s dry, how can the roof be at risk? Heat builds up in the att...