Do you know which is the most commonly used type of roofing shingle? If you said "asphalt," you are correct; these shingles are used for about 80 percent of roofs in the US today. Despite this figure, ...

Are you about to install a new roof on your home or small business? The odds are you’ll be giving serious consideration to asphalt shingles. This building material has dominated the U.S. residential ...

Is it time to phase out asphalt shingle roofs in Florida? Florida’s insurance commissioner hinted at the recent Florida Chamber Insurance Summit that he’d like to see their days come to an end. “It’s ...

Known in the United States as asphalt, bitumen is the most recycled material on Earth. Prized for its binding capabilities, structural strength, and temperature resistance, asphalt is used in ...

About 75% of the roofs in North America are covered with some kind of asphalt shingles. That’s a testament to the fact that asphalt offers a good compromise between attractive appearance, ease of ...

There is more to roofing shingles than is initially obvious. Asphalt (or bitumen) roofing shingles are manufactured to tight specifications including for size and weight and for color and texture.

If you are in the market for a new roof, in most cases you will choose asphalt roofing shingles in a style and color that matches your home. But depending on your budget and type of house, there are ...