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With warming temperatures and rain, many homeowners in the Chicago area are experiencing roof leaks. Check out CBS Chicago's segment on Showalter's ice dam removal! ......

Midwest winters mean cold, cold temperatures (especially this winter!), which means you want to be sure your home is warm and comfortable. The easiest way to keep warm without an insanely high heating bill is to properly...

Dangerously cold temperatures or inches upon inches of snow blanketing the ground can be unsafe for anyone to be outside in. While many people can avoid being outside for too long in the winter, roofers and other outside...

Take a look at our latest customer testimonial from Unichem! ......

You can tell a lot about why your roof is failing by what you see. Blisters, wrinkles and splits may all mean a different issue with the roof. By assessing the effects, you can determine what the cause of your roofing pr...

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...