Asphalt shingles, which are more vulnerable than metal or clay and concrete tiles to being damaged or blown off by hurricane-force winds, should be phased out in Florida, the state's insurance ...

There are a lot of advantages to having tile roofing on your home and quite a few reasons people choose concrete roof tiles for their homes in particular. Many people love the style and aesthetic ...

They concede that asphalt shingles only last an average of 20 years in Florida and are more vulnerable than metal or clay and concrete tiles to being damaged or blown off by hurricane-force winds.

According to PACE, “The type of roofing materials used can significantly impact your insurance rates,” and the best options for Florida are slate, tile, concrete shingles or metal roofs.

Florida’s top insurance regulator, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, might start phasing out one of the most popular roofing materials. According to a December report from The Palm Beach ...