Replacing roof shingles is a major investment that can cost upwards of $10,000 or more, which is why taking the proper measures to ensure the roof lasts for a long time is crucial. While hiring the ...

Dear EarthTalk: My roof needs replacing and I’m also thinking about getting solar panels. Do solar shingles make sense or are they still too newfangled to trust? – Peter. H., Boston, MA Going solar is ...

GAF Energy has launched an upgraded version of its Timberline Solar nailable shingle, the ES 2, which delivers 23% more power per shingle. GAF Energy says key improvements to the Timberline Solar ...

Eight years ago I was in the middle of a roof replacement project on my own home. My 30-year warranted asphalt shingles looked like they were 50 years old. They were curled, large patches of felt ...

Q: Our home needs a new roof. The roofing contractor said we had a choice between regular 3-tab shingles or dimensional shingles at an additional cost. We are planning to sell in a few years. The ...

During a reroof, old asphalt shingles are removed, and new underlayment and shingles are installed. But what happens to the old shingles? Traditionally, they end up in a landfill, but shingle ...

A Seattle shingle-making company has agreed to reimburse consumers who bought defective shingles, the state Attorney General's Office announced yesterday. Pacific Coast Building Products had billed ...