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

“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, ...

On average, a roof will last between 25 to 50 years, though this depends on a variety of factors, including the roof material ...

In the Southwest, clay roofs have been popular because they perform best in the region’s hot, dry climate and have a long ...

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

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

Asphalt, which is estimated to cover roughly ... It was finished in June and a section of it evaluates the performance of roofing materials against wind speeds as a roof ages.