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The first step to re-roofing is figuring out how much it will cost. Roofing materials are measured in 'squares,' which is 100 square feet. Once you figure out the square footage of your roof, you can apply those measurem...

Asphalt shingles are the most common choice in roofing for U.S. homes, and each year the construction industry produces an estimated 11 million tons of shingle waste. When lined up, it would stretch from New York to Los ...

The logic behind cool roofing is simple. Light colors reflect light, or solar radiation, while dark colors absorb it. Roofs that reflect light from the sun reduce cooling costs for commercial and residential buildings. T...

Vegetative roofs, or rooftop gardens, have been around for a long time, but up until recently they commonly failed due to issues in planning, testing and technical knowledge. Their numerous benefits have made vegetative ...

Your roof is one of the defining elements of your home. Where you live, the structure of your home and your personal taste dictate the roof's lines, style, shape and slope. Although the roof of a home is important, most ...

Are you renovating your home this fall? Come out to Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles September 28th and 29th for the Old House New House® Home Show, the largest and longest-running home show in the Chicago area! Showal...

Since the 1980s, the use of asbestos in roofing and siding materials has rapidly declined. Asbestos fibers were added to strengthen roofing and siding materials, as well as increase their durability and provide insulatio...

Even the best-built roof will wear out and become damaged by the elements. Take a look at the following common roofing problems and know what to look for in order to prevent more serious damage. Leaks When your roof ge...

Here in the Windy City, we are no strangers to wind damage. Nothing is more of a nightmare to a facility manager than the damage strong winds cause to your roof: shifting ballast or separation of the membrane to the roof...

Showalter Roofing Service completed a dome (shown below) for the Holy Nativity Romanian Orthodox Church in Chicago.   The architecture and installation of this kind of dome is extremely rare for a traditional roofi...

"Needed an emergency tear off on a garage. They came in and did an amazing job in one day. These guys are the real deal, don't waste your time with others. Two years later, no leaks." ......

Little furry friends can be cute, but not when they cause damage to your roof. Skunks, raccoons, squirrels, bats and mosquitoes can chew on things, leave droppings or even create nests on the piece of your home you rely ...