If you like the look of a shake roof, it’s available in this virgin-vinyl material. I installed my 42 squares of shingles myself. The synthetic slate installs just like regular asphalt shingles.

asphalt shingles are today’s most popular roofing material—not only because they’re less costly than wood, wood shakes, tile, metal or slate, but also because their guaranteed life span pits ...

A local landmark built in 1889, the Winona County Courthouse was remodeled and its slate roof replaced in 1999, according to county staff and consultants. While slate tile roofs are supposed to last ...

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 ...

tiles and even slate-style roofs. They often lend depth, too. “You can have a variety of lighter and darker granules within each shingle, giving it a 3D or multicolored look,” Overson Roofing ...

Commonly used as a synthetic alternative to natural roofing materials like cedar shake or slate, composite shingles provide a similar look and feel with added moisture resistance. Sklar says in ...

"In the United States, asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing material for a home. Roofs made with this material can last up to 25 years. Those made with slate, tile, or copper, however ...

According to PACE, “The type of roofing materials used can significantly impact your insurance rates,” and the best options for Florida are slate, tile, concrete shingles or metal roofs.