“For a 10-year-old asphalt shingle roof at 60 mph winds, we can expect a one-in-12 chance of damage,” said Michael Newman, ...

A mere decade after installation, asphalt shingle roofs begin to lose their ability to protect homes against hurricane-force ...

Alternatives, such as ceramic and metal tiles, can cost two or three times more than shingles. That 10-year life span for asphalt often doesn’t jibe with what salespeople are telling Florida ...