Asphalt shingles are by far the most popular residential roofing material. Nearly all asphalt shingles currently being manufactured have a fiberglass base and are referred to as fiberglass shingles.

Asphalt shingle roofs are popular but can develop leaks over time. Understanding common causes helps homeowners identify and address issues early. Here are the top 10 leak sources and solutions ...

Recycling of tear-off asphalt shingles is ready for full-scale, commercial operations. That?s the message from two companies that sponsored a special event held in Shakopee, MN on October 21.

Two of the most popular shingles available are composite shingles and asphalt shingles. Which is suitable for your home? We’ll look at how these two roofing materials are made and compare their ...

Dan Simms is a contributing writer at USA TODAY Homefront specializing in home repair, renovation and renewable energy. While working as a property manager for one of the largest real estate ...

The odds are you’ll be giving serious consideration to asphalt shingles. This building material has dominated the U.S. residential roofing market for just about 100 years. Go back farther in ...

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 ...

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.

Metal roofs offer roughly double the longevity of asphalt, plus outstanding resistance to harsh weather conditions. Metal roofs are about twice as expensive as asphalt roofs. Choosing between a ...

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more ...

A long line of white shells on a beach started by two childhood friends while reflecting on their cancer treatment is still ... began the shell line at Shingle Street in Suffolk in 2005.