Metal roofs last about twice as long as asphalt roofs — up to 50 years compared to 25 for asphalt shingles — which helps offset their higher roof installation costs. Metal roofs are more ...

Shingle roofs come with 15- to 30-year warranties, depending largely on the region, environment, and climate. No matter whether you choose asphalt shingles or metal roofing, proper roofing ...

Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel, aluminum, tin, or copper. This type of roof has a high upfront cost and repair cost but tends to be more durable and resistant to damage than a ...

Choosing the right roofing material is one of the most important decisions when building or replacing a roof. The type of ...

Metal shingles are manufactured to mimic slate, asphalt or wood roofing. These, on average, are about $1 to $3 per square foot less expensive than standing seam. Wood roofing pairs well with ...

You may remember I did a national survey about failing asphalt shingles in the spring of 2015. I wrote a similar column back ...

One of the major beliefs about metal roofing is that it’s more noisy than traditional asphalt shingles. Technically, this myth is true. However, not by an amount normally detectable during rainfall.

The type of material you choose for your shingles can impact the price as well as the durability of your roof. Material options can include asphalt, composite, metal, solar, slate and wood.

Choosing the right roofing material for your home is a significant decision that affects not only the visual appeal of your ...

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 ...

That number continues to grow, and it’s more than any other roof type except asphalt shingle. The roots and technology of metal as a cladding material date back more than 3,000 years.

Independent insurance agents say some companies are no longer willing to offer replacement cost for older roofs, instead ...