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 ...

Asphalt shingles can also crack when exposed to extreme ... Another common roof shingle material is wood, which is usually made from red cedar, treated pine, or spruce. Besides being durable ...

Metal roofs offer roughly double the longevity of asphalt, plus outstanding resistance to harsh weather conditions. Metal roofs are about twice as expensive as asphalt roofs. Choosing between a ...

The odds are you’ll be giving serious consideration to asphalt shingles. This building material has dominated the U.S. residential roofing market for just about 100 years. Go back farther in ...

Recycling of tear-off asphalt shingles is ready for full-scale, commercial operations. That?s the message from two companies that sponsored a special event held in Shakopee, MN on October 21.

Check out CR’s top-rated 3-tab, architectural, and multilayered architectural asphalt shinglesCR’s tests simulate the effects ...