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Roof coverings

Asphalt roofing shingles: The good, the bad, and the ugly

...asphalt shingles. How to recognise the best asphalt roofing shingles? When selecting asphalt shingles for the North American climate, it's crucial to recognize that these materials are often a compromise rather than an ideal roofing solution. If you must go with asphalt shingles, keep in mind that their lifespan is us...

Roof coverings

How to choose the best roofing materials

...Asphalt shingles: Asphalt shingles © Ecohome We’ll start with shingles to get it out of the way, because choosing an eco-friendly, durable roof covering starts first with dismissing any idea of installing asphalt shingles. High-embodied energy, rarely if ever recycled, they deteriorate rapidly with UV rays, emit solv...