Is it time to phase out asphalt shingle roofs in Florida? Florida’s insurance commissioner hinted at the recent Florida Chamber Insurance Summit that he’d like to see their days come to an end. “It’s ...

Florida’s top insurance regulator, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, might start phasing out one of the most popular roofing materials. According to a December report from The Palm Beach ...

As they wait on changes to the state's tort laws to fully take effect, state leaders are looking to bolster housing stock to resist major storms. The most widely used roofing material might soon be on ...

Degradation from the sun will weaken the shingles, which are petroleum based, after a decade, state officials said at a hearing. The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

Any part of your house’s exterior can get assaulted by wind, rain, hail, bitter cold, intense heat, strong sunlight, and other weather insults. But your roof typically gets the worst of it. Things ...