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

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

On average, a roof will last between 25 to 50 years, though this depends on a variety of factors, including the roof material ...

Officials said asphalt shingles, common on Florida roofs, begin degrading from the sun and weakening in about 10 years, ...