In the U.S., asphalt shingles and metal roofing are the two most popular roofing systems. When I worked as a roofer, primarily with asphalt, one of the most common questions homeowners asked was ...

CR’s testing focuses strictly on asphalt roofing shingles because they’re the most common choice for roofs by far. They’re easy to install, last 10 to 50 years depending on the type ...

Here are some roofing alternatives that last longer. No, asphalt shingles are not banned in Florida, but the state’s insurance industry could start moving away from them. And the leaders at the ...

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material for homeowners and the most affordable. "If it's time to reroof and money is a big object to you, it's going to be the cheapest upfront to get ...

They concede that asphalt shingles only last an average of ... panels and dictate the size and spacing of ring shank nails used to attach roof decks, the website says. Mike Slivers, director ...

The asphalt shingle industry is set to rise due to the growing awareness of energy efficiency, as reflective coatings or cool roof technologies reduce energy use. Building rules and regulations that ...

As Florida homeowners continue to pay for new roofs under pressure from insurance companies, the state’s top insurance regulator is suggesting the most affordable option may not be a solution. “I ...

Is it time to phase out asphalt shingle roofs in Florida? Florida’s insurance commissioner hinted at the recent Florida Chamber Insurance Summit that he’d like to see their days come to an end. “It’s ...

“The asphalt shingle industry is set to rise due to the growing awareness of energy efficiency, as reflective coatings or cool roof technologies reduce energy use. Building rules and regulations ...