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Asphalt shingles are out, metal roofs are in
Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material for homeowners and the most affordable."If its time to reroof and money ...
Metal vs. Shingles: Florida’s asphalt roofs under scrutiny as insurers push for change
The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association told Channel 9 that about 65 percent of Florida roofs are made of ...
Should asphalt shingle roofs be phased out in Florida?
Florida’s insurance commissioner hinted at the recent Florida Chamber Insurance Summit that he’d like to see their days come ...
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The Advantages of Installing a Metal Roof
Dias shared that the weight of a metal roof is less than 1/3 the weight of asphalt shingles, and 1/20 the weight of concrete tiles. “Metal roofing is incredibly lightweight, which not only makes ...
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Have a shingle roof? Why you might want to 'look past' that choice
As Florida homeowners continue to pay for new roofs under pressure from insurance companies, the state's top insurance ...
End of asphalt shingle roofs in Florida? Top official asks if they should be ‘written out of the plot’
Spokesmen for the roofing industry say they disagree with Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworksy’s recent statements ...
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Are asphalt shingles banned in Florida? They could get phased out. Here are alternatives
although many companies market asphalt shingles as lasting up to 30 years. Metal roofs can last more than 40 years in Florida and clay tile roofs can last for 70 years or more with proper ...
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Asphalt shingles are out, metal roofs are in
Stewart said he recommends a metal roof as asphalt shingles could be on its way out for Florida's top insurance regulators. "The biggest benefit of the metal where the insurance company comes into ...