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 ...

The decision to replace your roof or build a new one can be overwhelming when faced with various materials. Each roofing type—whether ...

Stewart said he recommends a metal roof as asphalt shingles could be on its way out for Florida's top insurance regulators. "The biggest benefit of the metal where the insurance company comes into ...

The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association told Channel 9 that about 65 percent of Florida roofs are made of asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles have been a longtime favorite for ...

Top roofing industry officials are skeptical. 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 ...

As Florida homeowners continue to pay for new roofs under pressure from insurance companies, the state's top insurance ...

although many companies market asphalt shingles as lasting up to 30 years. Metal roofs can last more than 40 years in Florida and clay tile roofs can last for 70 years or more with proper ...

But does that mean that asphalt shingle roofs should be “written out of the plot”? Top roofing industry officials are skeptical. They concede that asphalt shingles only last an average of 20 years in ...

They’re easy to install, last 10 to 50 years depending on the type, and are less expensive than other roofing materials, such as slate, tile, and metal. Below are the best asphalt shingles for ...

Top roofing industry officials are skeptical. 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 ...