Concrete roof tiles weigh quite a bit when compared to other roofing materials such as metal, asphalt, and clay. They may weigh between 820 and 1,100 lb for every 100 square feet. This weight ...

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 damaged or blown off by hurricane-force winds.

The state’s top insurance regulator’s recent suggestion that Florida’s most popular roofing might go the way of copper piping ...

Asphalt shingles, which are more vulnerable than metal or clay and concrete tiles to being damaged or blown off by hurricane-force winds, should be phased out in Florida, the state's insurance ...

“Concrete (ceramic) tile is 50% more (than asphalt shingles) and metal tile is even more — about 65% more,” Venhuizen said. More Florida funding for home improvements planned ...

The decision to replace your roof or build a new one can be overwhelming when faced with various materials. Each roofing type—whether ...

Spokesmen for the roofing industry say they disagree with Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworksy’s recent statements that it might be time to write asphalt shingles “out of ...

Top insurance regulator:Asphalt tiles, popular roofing material ... With the highest level of fire resistance, clay or concrete tiles usually come with a 50-year warranty. Clay roof tile is ...