A House Roof with Four Winds

If there’s one thing we can count on are high winds coming at our homes from all directions. What can we expect from high winds? Shingles become loose and the loose ones end up in the grass or our driveway.   In our latest video, “Shingle Roof Repair on Windy Days” learn about the two [...]

Condensation Build Up: Is it a roofing or humidity Issue?

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 weather proves each year, homeowners begin to notice moisture in the attic. Most times it’s due to the humidifiers directly [...]

Tree Branches Touching the Roof? Not Good.

Trees are certainly an important part of our landscape. It beautifies as well as keeps our homes cool during the summer months. We are aware of the downfalls too. Each fall, we climb the ladder and pull the leaves from the gutters.   But one area remains unattended…the tree branches. Tree branches are harmful to [...]

Strong Storms Lead the Way to Roof Damage

The Power of the Wind

With all of the wind within the past couple days it sure has  created a mess. Not only are large branches all over the front and back yards, but so are shingles from the roof. High winds have a way of getting underneath the shingles. With consistent high winds as we’ve experienced the past  couple [...]