Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel ...

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

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

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 ...

is the most affordable roof-covering material. 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 ...