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

Nadeen Yanes breaks down the concerns over roof materials in the 2024 Residential Wind-Loss Mitigation Study cited by Florida ...

A mere decade after installation, asphalt shingle roofs begin to lose their ability to protect homes against hurricane-force winds, Florida officials told a legislative committee on Tuesday.

“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, ...

Asphalt shingles may not protect Florida homes against hurricane-force winds past 10 years, according to state officials.

Asphalt shingle roofs only provide full protection against hurricane winds until they are 10 years old, state officials told a panel of lawmakers on Tuesday. After they hit 10 years, degradation ...

The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) announces the launch of a fully redesigned ShingleRecycling.org, a ...

How well do asphalt shingles hold up against strong winds? State officials say they don't last as long as once thought.

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

By following these guidelines, San Diego homeowners can protect their roofs from the region's environmental challenges. Making your roof last takes planning.