Check out CR’s top-rated 3-tab, architectural, and multilayered architectural asphalt shinglesCR’s tests simulate the effects ...

He lives on Long Island, New York. Reach out to him on LinkedIn. Architectural asphalt shingles are best for most homeowners, effectively balancing longevity and cost. Consider a roof shingle’s ...

A well-maintained asphalt shingle roof will last about 20 years, depending on the shingle quality and climate. Thicker architectural shingles generally last longer than three-tab shingles ...

Thicker architectural shingles can even be manufactured to look like wood or slate. Fiberglass asphalt shingles have the lowest up-front costs of nearly any sloped roof material, though there is ...

Choosing strong roofing shingles is a crucial step toward making sure that you, your home, and your belongings are well protected. (Another key step: hiring a good roofing contractor.) Consumer ...

You're going to want to get familiar with architectural shingles, the heavy-duty cousins of standard asphalt shingles. These ...

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 ...

Metal roofs generally run from $400 to $3,000 per 100 square feet (one 10-by-10-foot area, or a “square” of material), while standard asphalt shingles usually cost between $60 and $90 per square.

Carpenter Bob Ryley demonstrates the installation of architectural-grade dimensional asphalt shingles on the roof of the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build house in Yonkers, NY.

The answer depends on the type of roof you have and where you live. Q: I live in a two-story, single-family home with an ...

Solar shingles are designed to resemble standard asphalt shingles. They’re made from thin layers of photovoltaic (PV) sheets that cover a glass base. Solar shingles can lay on top of your ...

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.