“Beyond lasting longer, metal can be recycled at the end of its very long life rather than being dumped into the landfill,” ...

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

“For a 10-year-old asphalt shingle roof at 60 mph winds, we can expect a one-in-12 chance of damage,” said Michael Newman, ...

But you'll likely have to replace your entire roof to install solar shingles, which drives up the cost quite a bit ... roof like a slate roof or a metal roof, those numbers might work out ...

Roofing is a crucial component of all types of buildings. Metal roofs with sprayed-on PU (Polyurethane) foam insulation, or "PU roofs," have currently become more popular due to their insulation ...

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

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 ...

A local landmark built in 1889, the Winona County Courthouse was remodeled and its slate roof replaced in 1999, according to county staff and consultants. While slate tile roofs are supposed to last ...