Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel ...

Codes vary, so call your local building department to know how to install metal roofing over shingles properly, code-wise. A steel roof is a lifetime investment, lasting 50 years or more if it’s ...

Degradation from the sun will weaken the shingles, which are petroleum based, after a decade, state officials said at a ...

“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, ...

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

McElroy Metal, an employee-owned metal manufacturer based in Adelanto, Calif., produces cutting-edge metal roofing that meets ...

A local landmark built in 1889, the Winona County Courthouse was remodeled and its slate roof replaced in 1999, according to county staff and consultants. While slate tile roofs are supposed to last ...

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

Shingles over six years old “exhibit higher failure ... insurance discounts will include a specific discount for metal roofs, considered the strongest and longest lasting of roof options.