From shingles and clay to metal and solar paneled roofs, the new article by Elite Roofing provides in-depth information for every roof type, such as the material’s distinct advantages ...

Metal shingles offer durability in extreme weather, a long lifespan, and plenty of curb appealIndu Sunkara, a senior technician at Consumer Reports, examines metal shingles in our test lab.By ...

And we explain what differentiates each type. How CR Tests Roofing Shingles Our roofing tests focus on a shingle’s strength and how well it maintains its appearance over time.

Metal roofs — available as either shingles or sheets — are also popular for higher-end homes and can last up to 100 years, but, as Arnesen notes, they can become dimpled by a bad hailstorm and ...

First and foremost, price is a huge concern—shingles are almost always more costly (especially if you go with a brand like Tesla, which launched a line of solar roofing shingles in 2019).