How well do asphalt shingles hold up against strong winds? State officials say they don't last as long as once thought.

A mere decade after installation, asphalt shingle roofs begin to lose their ability to protect homes against hurricane-force ...

“For a 10-year-old asphalt shingle roof at 60 mph winds, we can expect a one-in-12 chance of damage,” said Michael Newman, ...

Road repairs will likely cost more come spring because of the damage caused by the recent winter weather. The freeze-thaw cycle weakens the asphalt, allowing moisture to creep in, revealing large ...

The exact mechanisms of crack formation in asphalt are not fully understood, but they often originate from the hardening of ...

Researchers used Google Cloud's AI to study how cracks form in asphalt and discover which unexpected ingredient could 'stitch ...

Let’s look at how snow impacts driveways and the best ways to mitigate the risk of damage. Asphalt is a popular choice because it's affordable and flexible, but snow and ice can be problematic.

Top roofing industry officials are skeptical. They concede that asphalt shingles only last an average of 20 years in Florida and are more vulnerable than metal or clay and concrete tiles to being ...

There are basically three stages of deterioration as a result of an oil spots on an asphalt pavement. Due to the severity of the stain and damage caused by the oil, some treatment options may not ...

Degradation from the sun will weaken the shingles, which are petroleum based, after a decade, state officials said at a ...

The Applied Research Associates report, based on observations of damage from hurricanes Ian, Michael and Irma, found that “older asphalt shingles exhibit poorer performance compared to ...