Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more ...

Degradation from the sun will weaken the shingles, which are petroleum based, after a decade, state officials said at a ...

Multiple roofers in the area said the 135-year-old roof was too old to be saved and recommended replacing it with shingles. Upon further inspection, roofers determined the slate was actually in ...

Roofs are the first line of protection for our business from the elements, all while quite literally keeping a sturdy shelter ...

Asphalt shingles may not protect Florida homes against hurricane-force winds past 10 years, according to state officials.

Officials said asphalt shingles, common on Florida roofs, begin degrading from the sun and weakening in about 10 years, offering less protection.

Typically, metal roofs cost two to three times more than a shingle roof. While they can save homeowners money by lasting 30 to 50 years, they can also offset insurance savings by increasing the ...