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Plastic, metal and fiber-cement shingles and panels make for durable, fire-resistant roofs — without sacrificing good looks. More
Conventional steep-slope roofing materials can be made watertight even on low slopes. Here are some details and techniques that work. More
You can still reliably judge organic shingles by their weight. But fiberglass shingles are another story. Responding to problems in the field, the fiberglass shingle industry is conducting research and developing new standards for its products. More
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