In the U.S., asphalt shingles and metal roofing are the two most popular roofing systems. When I worked as a roofer, primarily with asphalt, one of the most common questions homeowners asked was ...

But if you want to keep up with your insurance premiums and have the best storm proof roof, Stewart said he recommends a metal roof as asphalt shingles could be on its way out for Florida's top ...

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 ...

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 many companies market asphalt shingles as lasting up to 30 years. Metal roofs can last more than 40 years in Florida and clay tile roofs can last for 70 years or more with proper ...

Asphalt shingles, which are more vulnerable than metal or clay and concrete tiles to being damaged or blown off by hurricane-force winds, should be phased out in Florida, the state's insurance ...

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material for homeowners and the most affordable. "If it's time to reroof and money is a big object to you, it's going to be the cheapest upfront to get ...