While your 30-year-old siding might seem a bit long in the tooth, most of it probably has years of useful life left. Kevin recalls reshingling Alameda homes with siding 60 years old and up.

Learn how to choose the right roof shingle for your home. Building pros share advice for considering architectural style, ...

Wood shingles cost between $6 and $14.30 per square foot and last between 40 and 50 years. Keep in mind that wood shingles and shakes are prone to pest and mold issues, so they are not ideal for ...

Navigating the many types of roofing materials can feel overwhelming, with a myriad of options promising durability, ...

Should You Be Using Architectural Shingles on Your Roof? They are thick, heavy, weather-resistant, and, of course, more expensive. By Roy Berendsohn Published: Apr 23, 2017 9:00 AM EDT ...

As you may have gathered, architectural shingles are a more premium roofing product compared to 3 tab shingles. This is reflected in the price difference between the two shingle types.

Asphalt shingles only cost $1.50 to $5.50 per square foot or roughly $8,000 per roof installation. They can last up to 30 years and can be recycled to make pavement.

CR reveals the best roofing shingles from its comprehensive tests, including 3-tab, architectural, and multilayered architectural asphalt shingles. Ad-free. Influence-free.

On the “Consumer 101” TV show, Consumer Reports expert Misha Kollontai explains to host Jack Rico how CR tests roofing and what to look for when replacing shingles. More from Consumer Reports ...