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 ...

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

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. So, if ...

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.

Metal roofs are tiled or panelled materials usually made of aluminium, corrugated iron, and steel. They often have a high resale value because they last longer and are easier to maintain. Shingle ...

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

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material, striking a balance between performance and initial cost. Clay, metal and slate last long but cost more and require more specialized ...

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