CR’s testing focuses strictly on asphalt roofing shingles because they’re the most common choice for roofs by far. They’re easy to install, last 10 to 50 years depending on the type ...

while fiber cement shingles last about 25 years and asphalt shingle/composition roofs last about 20 years, the NAHB found. There are basically two types of roofs if you go with shingles ...