The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association told Channel 9 that about 65 percent of Florida roofs are made of asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles have been a longtime favorite for builders in part because of their affordability and because they are easier to install than other roofing alternatives.

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material for homeowners and the most affordable."If its time to reroof and money is a big object to you its going to be the cheapest upfront to get a new roof on your home,

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

Although there isn’t a ban on asphalt roofs in Florida, they could be phased out soon. Here are some roofing alternatives that last longer.