The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association told Channel 9 that about 65 percent of Florida roofs are made of asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles have been a longtime favorite for ...
But if you want to keep up with your insurance premiums and have the best storm proof roof, Stewart said he recommends a metal roof as asphalt shingles could be on its way out for Florida's top ...
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.