Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off.

A mere decade after installation, asphalt shingle roofs begin to lose their ability to protect homes against hurricane-force ...

“Beyond lasting longer, metal can be recycled at the end of its very long life rather than being dumped into the landfill,” ...

“For a 10-year-old asphalt shingle roof at 60 mph winds, we can expect a one-in-12 chance of damage,” said Michael Newman, ...

In the Southwest, clay roofs have been popular because they perform best in the region’s hot, dry climate and have a long ...

Is it time to phase out asphalt shingle roofs in ... charge less after homeowners install a new roof, regardless of the material used, in compliance with the current Florida Building Code. But many ...

well over 2 billion square feet of metal roofing has been installed in the United States each year. That number continues to grow, and it’s more than any other roof type except asphalt shingle.

The decision to replace your roof or build a new one can be overwhelming when faced with various materials. Each roofing type—whether ...