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4 Winter Roof Preparation Tips

Andrew Schmidt

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...

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4 Steps to Icicle Removal

Andrew Schmidt

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...

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Showalter Provides ‘Super Service!’

Andrew Schmidt

We are a proud provider of super service! Showalter is ringing in the new year with an Angie's List 2013 Super Service Award, given annually to the top 5% of qualifying businesses in each industry. Receiving this award ...

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Showalter Wins Impact Award

Andrew Schmidt

This fall, Showalter was honored with The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) Impact Award at the 64th Annual MRCA Conference in Rosemont, IL. Each year, this award is given to an MRCA member company who has m...

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Roof Leaks

Andrew Schmidt

Roof leaks can cause damage to the structure of your home and be hazardous for its occupants health. By the time you notice the effects serious damage has likely already been done. Follow these signals so you can find an...

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Prevent Condensation With Proper Ventilation

Andrew Schmidt

Is your attic properly ventilated? The average family of four generates between two and four gallons of water vapor each day from everyday activities. When there isn’t proper ventilation in the attic, this moisture cause...

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The Ongoing Ice Dam Battle

Andrew Schmidt

During the spring and summer, winter is the last thing on our minds, which means most of us have to face ice dams head-on once the snow starts to fall. As expected, options are limited when you wait until the last minute...

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Roofing Terms You Should Know

Andrew Schmidt

A roof is more than a slab covering on top of your home; it is a system that requires many parts to be working properly to provide you safety and comfort. If you are looking to purchase a new home or are investing in a r...

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Keep Gutters Clean and Clear

Andrew Schmidt

Have you cleared out your gutters since the summer? Leaves and other debris can gather throughout fall, and if gutters are blocked, they cannot properly transport water away from the foundation and siding of your home. W...

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Metal Roofing in Winter

Andrew Schmidt

Happy December! As it continues to get cooler (Have you seen the forecast for this weekend? Temperatures will be in the 20's!), your heating bills will continue to rise. If you are interested in making a larger investmen...

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Always Be Prepared

Andrew Schmidt

Severe weather such as the recent tornadoes in our state may cause you to think about your own storm preparation, and whether you would know what to do in the event of storm damage to your home. There is obviously no way...

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Washington Tornado Relief

Andrew Schmidt

This past Sunday, an EF-4 tornado devastated the small Illinois town of Washington. It has been determined that up to 500 homes were destroyed, and nearly 1000 homes suffered damage. Washington is a small community of 15...

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