Most homeowners in the U.S. choose asphalt shingles because they are of the easiest to find, most affordable and versatile types of roofing. The most durable types of roofing are slate and clay ...

Asphalt roof shingles are typically made of asphalt ... propylene diene monomer (EPDM), which is a type of synthetic rubber, or thermoplastic sheets to make a watertight barrier.

Natural disasters like tornadoes, earthquakes or fires are obvious indicators of roof damage, but more common signs may be ceiling stains or drips, signs of wear like cracked or missing shingles ...

Interested in switching to solar but want the look of a traditional roof? Get a quote on solar shingle installation using the tool below. Karsten Neumeister is an experienced energy professional ...

Leonardo David is a writer and energy consultant who has worked on projects funded by the Inter-American Development Bank. An electromechanical engineer, he has written about solar energy and the ...

There are several types of roof materials to choose from. Asphalt shingles cost as low as $4.25 per square foot, while copper roofing can cost up to $20 per square foot. See our “new roof cost ...

Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles ...

Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The study, led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School ...

Hollywood legend Demi Moore has revealed she developed Shingles during the filming for her latest film and had to take time off - saying she lost 20lbs. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster ...

Belgian studios NU Architectuuratelier and Archipelago have created a visitor centre for the Meise Botanic Garden near Brussels that is topped by a shingle-clad vaulted roof. The Green Ark ...