These shingles tend to mimic the look of other roofing materials like slate or wood shakes. If you don't space the shingles correctly, the final look of the roof may not be as dramatic as it could be.

Economical to produce, relatively easy to install and widely available, asphalt shingles are today’s most popular roofing ...

Q: What do you think about having a slate roof in the Northeast? I have a two-story home that needs a new roof. Should I use asphalt shingles or slate? A: I think a lot about slate roofs ...

Q. What do you think about having a slate roof in Massachusetts? I have a two-story home that needs a new roof. Should I use asphalt shingles or slate? A. I think a lot about slate roofs ...

Many United States neighborhoods are dominated by asphalt shingle-style roofing. This isn't because asphalt is ... as ...

Gentile said while the cost and numerous shingle styles are the major benefits of asphalt, the downside is the warranty. “Many manufacturers say their shingles will last 50 years, but in reality ...

Q. What do you think about having a slate roof in Massachusetts? I have a two-story home that needs a new roof. Should I use asphalt shingles or slate? — Gino Marrinucci A. I think a lot about slate ...

Other Shingles. Beyond traditional asphalt composites, other options include metal shingles, wood shakes, clay and concrete tiles, and natural slate.

The synthetic slate installs just like regular asphalt shingles. In some ways, they’re easier to install than asphalt. You need to create a 3/8-inch space between adjacent shingles.

The synthetic slate installs just like regular asphalt shingles. In some ways, they’re easier to install than asphalt. You need to create a 3/8-inch space between adjacent shingles.

A roof is a roof is a roof? Or is it? While homeowners often may not think about what's above their heads until it needs to be replaced, the expense and investment of doing so may motivate you to c ...