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As we visit many homes...and rooftops, we’ve identified many roofs with the CertainTeed shingle with organic felt that are defected. It usually occurs around years 10 to 15. However, the warranty of the CertainTeed shing...

An Interview with Ty Thiel, Director of Residential Roofing Q: Ty, Showalter is offering a service called the ‘Spring Tune Up’.  What is the service? A:  Showalter developed the cost effective program so hom...

Each year, Showalter Roofing receives numerous calls for condensation problems. Many times after we visit the home and inspect the attic, we find it to be a humidity issue. When temperatures plummet as typical Chicago w...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNYY4NqVf4I One of the most important aspects of any roofing job is the clean-up process. As with any construction project there is always going to be debris of some sort to clean up a...

 Q: As the summer roofing season comes to a close many home owners are curious to ask, “What can I do in the fall to keep my roof healthy for the upcoming winter season?” A: There are a few routine tasks that homeowne...

The breakdown of chimneys and other masonry walls are an indication of roof replacement. If water is coming in along the chimney wall or masonry wall it is either because the counterflashing is failing or the masonry its...

Poor Ventilation! Another major factor that determines how long your roof will last is ventilation. If there is inadequate ventilation, problems like condensation in the winter and excessive heat inthe summer will sho...

Plumbing Stacks. Another problem that occurs with roofs put on in the last 10 years is the deterioration of a plumbing stack boot that is made of neoprene.  It has a tendency to dry out and crack allowing water to run...

Your roof is 10 years old and you are in a neighborhood where roofs are starting to be replaced. You start to worry that maybe you should have your roof replaced too. After all, "everyone is doing it." Here are a few g...

Algae has been an issue since the development of fiberglass shingle. Over the past 20 years more and more roofs have been attacked by an algae that has always been around. It was not imported from another country and o...

Maintenance is an essential part of any good roofing system...and website. If you need to contact us due to the bad weather today, we're still here to help. 630.499.7700 In the meantime, I thought this would be a great...