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Does your home or commercial building have solar panels? Solar electric roofing systems regenerate electricity, save energy and water and reduce your bills. But what happens when snowfall covers the panels? Popular b...

More snow is expected in the coming days! By this point, most of you are probably sick of removing snow; whether it be from your driveway, your car, or your roof. Unfortunately we can't help you with the driveway or car...

Interested in a job in the roofing industry? You're in luck! Showalter Roofing is holding a job fair this Friday, January 31 at 11:30 am to 6 pm. Open positions include: receptionist, steep slope repair and/or project ma...

Roofing damage may affect your entire home and lead to extensive repair costs. An accurate roof inspection should look at the outside and inside of your home. What should you be looking at on the outside of the roof? The...

Sick of the snow already? There is a lot of winter left and sure to be more snow with it! And while snow looks pretty up on the roof, it can create a lot of problems, such as ice dams and icicle formation. However the we...

Many commercial buildings have heating units on the roof to keep occupants comfortable during the chilly winter. Although they are necessary, rooftop HVAC units can create many roofing issues, the most obvious of which a...

There are a number of changes you can make to your home and yard to boost its curb appeal. The best place to start? The roof, of course! The roof of your home can account for 40% of curb appeal, according to Better Home...

As we recently mentioned, Showalter Roofing won the MRCA Impact Award for our service to the community,  including our work at Camp Paradise in Michigan's upper peninsula. Two of our team members, Chief Operating O...

During the last few days, roof drains outlets, scuppers, gutters and downspouts have frozen shut. With the forecast of temperatures into the upper 30s and rainfall over half an inch for the upcoming weekend, home owners ...

We decided to switch things up a little and take a break from heights for a unique project last week. Rather than working up on the roof, we worked on the ground for a change, building a window well for a local residence...

With freezing temperatures comes a lot of snow and ice during Midwest winters. These extreme conditions can cause a lot of damage to many different areas of your home, especially your roof if it has not been properly mai...

Do you have a lot of snow built up on your roof? When temperatures temporarily warm up, or if your home has poor insulation, the snow will start melting. Then, once the temperatures start to fall again, icicles will form...