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

“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, ...

but to protect the soft rubber from the sun’s damaging rays. That lengthens its life considerably. Winner: Metal roofing. While maintenance costs for an asphalt shingle roof aren’t outrageous ...

The state’s most popular roofing material — asphalt shingles — are taking a beating with potential consequences for millions of homeowners. Ten-year-old asphalt shingle roofs can’t ...