Economical to produce, relatively easy to install and widely available, asphalt shingles are today’s most popular roofing material—not only because they’re less costly than wood, wood shakes, tile, ...

Asphalt naturally repels water. It's a readily available commodity as long as we continue to use petroleum. Asphalt is a by-product of refining crude oil; it's what's left over after the ...

Are you about to install a new roof on your home or small business? The odds are you’ll be giving serious consideration to asphalt shingles. This building material has dominated the U.S. residential ...

Asphalt shingle roofs are the most common type of roof for homes in the U.S., but you might want to consider these ...

DEAR TIM: In the past year my asphalt shingle roof seems like it has really started to go bad. I see large areas of my shingles that have no granules. You can see the fiberglass fibers in the mat. The ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As Florida homeowners continue to pay for new roofs under pressure from insurance companies, the state's top insurance regulator is suggesting the most affordable option may ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is it time to phase out asphalt shingle roofs in Florida? Florida’s insurance commissioner hinted at the recent Florida Chamber ...

Question: I’m beside myself. My expensive asphalt shingles that have a 30-year warranty are less than 10 years old and starting to curl. I see lots of roofs around me doing the same. I never recall ...

DEAR TIM: I'm planning to build a new home and would like some advice about roofing with asphalt shingles. I know asphalt shingles are affordable, but I'd like some tips on extending their life. Also, ...

Minerals play a critical role in the performance of modern roofing materials and a wide range of building products. By enhancing UV resistance, adding weight and stability and supporting adhesion and ...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 11 to 13 million tons of asphalt shingles end up in US landfills each year, where it will take upwards of 300 years for them to break down. Every ...

Q: Tim, I’m beside myself. My expensive asphalt shingles that have a 30-year warranty are less than 10 years old and starting to curl. I see lots of roofs around me doing the same. I never recall ...