This type of shingle creates the contoured, dimensional look that gives them their name. Asphalt sealant bonds the layers, reinforcing the shingles’ waterproof capability.

A mere decade after installation, asphalt shingle roofs begin to lose their ability to protect homes against hurricane-force winds, Florida officials told a legislative committee on Tuesday. Insura… ...

Asphalt shingle roofs only provide full protection against hurricane winds until they are 10 years old, state officials told a panel of lawmakers on Tuesday. After they hit 10 years, degradation ...

Costs: Shingle roofs—particularly asphalt roofs—are the most affordable type of roof to install. Easy to repair: While shingles may not stand the test of time, shingle roofs are relatively ...

Is it time to phase out asphalt shingle roofs in Florida? Florida’s insurance commissioner hinted at the recent Florida Chamber Insurance Summit that he’d like to see their days come to an end.

Is it time to phase out asphalt shingle roofs in Florida? Florida’s insurance commissioner hinted at the recent Florida Chamber Insurance Summit that he’d like to see their days come to an end ...

Spokesmen for the roofing industry say they disagree with Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworksy’s recent statements that it might be time to write asphalt shingles “out of the… ...

What’s more, asphalt roof shingles cost about $1 to $2 per square foot to install. This type of shingle is made from a mix of asphalt and fiberglass to provide your roof with a barrier of ...

Asphalt shingle roofs only provide full protection against hurricane winds until they are 10 years old, state officials told a panel of lawmakers on Tuesday. After they hit 10 years, degradation ...