Eight years ago I was in the middle of a roof replacement project on my own home. My 30-year warranted asphalt shingles looked like they were 50 years old. They were curled, large patches of felt ...

Asphalt is one of the most popular roofing products on the market. That’s because it’s cost-effective, easy to install, and meets most city ordinances and codes. That said, asphalt shingles are often ...

Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years life expectancy from that roof. And there’s a few tell-tale signs that’ll let you know if you’re ...

Plus everything else you need to know from the pros. Choose roof shingles that complement your home's architecture and exterior color palette, treating the roof as a subtle backdrop that enhances ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Millions of tons of shingles come off roofs and go to landfills each year. One company says it's figured out how to turn used shingles back into new ones. More from ...

Unlike many other places, which may use materials like slate and terracotta for roofs, North America predominantly covers houses with asphalt shingles. About 75% of U.S. roofs are covered by this ...