Metal and asphalt shingles are two of the most popular residential roof materials. Consider their differences so you can make ...

Metal roofs last about twice as long as asphalt roofs — up to 50 years compared to 25 for asphalt shingles — which helps offset their higher roof installation costs. Metal roofs are more ...

Asphalt is scorned in many parts of the world because people know that a roof is the second-most important part of a house ...

This roofing material is a petroleum-based product that isn't recyclable and doesn't biodegrade, which means that old shingles continue to linger for years in the local landfill. Asphalt shingles can ...

Shingles, particularly asphalt shingles, are the most common material and are budget-friendly. Metal roofs are growing in popularity thanks to their durable and eco-friendly design but remain pricier.

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material, striking a balance between performance and initial cost. Clay, metal and slate last long but cost more and require more specialized ...

As extreme weather events become more common, it's important to adapt our homes to meet the challenges they bring.

The type of material you choose for your shingles can impact the price as well as the durability of your roof. Material options can include asphalt, composite, metal, solar, slate and wood.

One of the major beliefs about metal roofing is that it’s more noisy than traditional asphalt shingles. Technically, this myth is true. However, not by an amount normally detectable during rainfall.

Best Roofing Materials for Rainy Climate. From metal to slate, durability, maintenance, costs to help you choose the right ...

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That number continues to grow, and it’s more than any other roof type except asphalt shingle. The roots and technology of metal as a cladding material date back more than 3,000 years.