Asphalt is one of the most popular roofing products on the market. That’s because it’s cost-effective, easy to install, and meets most city ordinances and codes. That said, asphalt shingles are often ...

The state’s most popular roofing material — asphalt shingles — are taking a beating with potential consequences for millions of homeowners. Ten-year-old asphalt shingle roofs can’t withstand winds of ...

Asphalt shingle roofs are popular but can develop leaks over time. Understanding common causes helps homeowners identify and address issues early. Here are the top 10 leak sources and solutions, ...

Choosing strong roofing shingles is a crucial step toward making sure that you, your home, and your belongings are well protected. (Another key step: hiring a good roofing contractor.) Consumer ...

Unlike many other places, which may use materials like slate and terracotta for roofs, North America predominantly covers houses with asphalt shingles. About 75% of U.S. roofs are covered by this ...

Asphalt shingles have been a reliable, affordable roofing option in the US for more than a century and the wide variety of colors and styles offered to consumers continues to make them the leading ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - Odds are good that the old shingles torn off a homeowner's roof will end up in the asphalt of a state highway project and not the local landfill. This month, the Cedar Rapids/Linn ...

Any part of your house’s exterior can get assaulted by wind, rain, hail, bitter cold, intense heat, strong sunlight, and other weather insults. But your roof typically gets the worst of it. Things ...