Asphalt Shingles
Top October Articles: Award-winning asphalt, winter roof care and composite roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending in the AskARoofer newsroom. Looking at our most-read articles from last month, it’s clear that our readers still love the look of a classic asphalt roof. One of our top articles came to us from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) where they ...
Pros and Cons: A Comparative Analysis for Deciding on Shingles or Metal
By Janney Roofing. Choosing a roofing material for your new roof can be overwhelming. Here are some considerations to help you make an informed decision and love what you choose. Your home is likely one of your most important assets and you want to make sure you love it for ...
Shingles or Tile or Metal, oh my! Finding the Right Roofing Material
By NV Roofing. When you are overwhelmed with options, look to the experts to choose the best material for your roof replacement. Choosing the right material when it comes time for a roof replacement can be difficult with so many options available. Often, you must consider budget, whether your neighborhood ...
Fire-resistant Roofing: What Homeowners Need to Know About Wildfire Prevention
By Adam Cabrera. Knowing whether your home is in a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zone is crucial for selecting appropriate fire-resistant roofing. Wildfires pose a severe threat to homes, especially those situated near wilderness areas. The AskARoofer Podcast recently hosted Robin Anderson from Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions to discuss fire prevention ...
Top August Articles: Shingle Warranties, Storm Damage and Sustainable Roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the AskARoofer™ (AAR) newsroom this past month. By looking at our most-read articles from last month, it’s clear that our homeowners are interested in learning more about their manufacturer’s shingle warranty. Our second-most read article from last month came to us ...
Comparing the Costs – Metal Versus Shingle Roofing
By Anna Lockhart. You might want to know the price differences between traditional asphalt shingles and metal roofing. What is the difference and why does it matter? “What are the costs of metal and shingle roofing?” This is a commonly asked question that many contractors get from homeowners. ...
Updated Hail Shingle Rating Scorecard Drives Improvements in the Impact-Resistant Asphalt Shingle Market
By The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. IBHS testing addresses research gaps. Shingle designs differ across manufacturers. The Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS) continues its long-term commitment to improve impact-resistant shingle performance by releasing the second scheduled update of its Impact-Resistant Shingle Performance Ratings developed using a ...
What Homeowners Must Know About Their Manufacturer’s Shingle Warranty
By PABCO. Knowing the details of how covered you are by your roof’s warranty can help you get the most out of it when the time comes. If you just got an asphalt roof, yours may have come with a warranty from your shingle manufacturer. But do you know what ...
How to Choose the Best Roof Material for Your Home
By Guardian Roofing. Protect one of the most important assets of your home with a roofing material that is best suited for the elements in your region. What’s a home without a roof? And like so many of the aspects of your home, a roof needs to fit not ...
New IKO® Shingle Color – Summit Grey
By Alec Doniger. The performance shingles from IKO® just got even more stylish with their new Summit Grey color. The Dynasty® and Nordic™ performance-class shingles from IKO® have always offered superior quality and style for homeowners and contractors alike. Now, with their new color, Summit Grey, their shingles stand ...
