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 [...]

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 [...]

Condensation in Your Attic May Not be a Roofing Problem

Condensation in the attic is a common problem in winter for homeowners. Watch as Showalter Roofing identifies the difference between high humidity that causes condensation in the attic and a roofing problem.

Heavy Rain Damage

October 2009 was a record setting month for rainfall in the Chicago area. With 19 days of heavy measurable rain during October, homeowners had a chance to put their roofs to the test. When Mother Nature acts out roofing systems can suffer the effects. Rain-water can build up in valleys and against chimneys forcing water [...]