DEAR TIM: I’m in the process of installing a metal roof ... the metal roofing. The asphalt in the felt paper is waterproof and does a great job of protecting the untreated wood roof sheathing.

In our metal roof vs ... When properly maintained, an asphalt shingle roof has between 15 and 30 years, at best. Some wood shingle roofs may last longer, up to 50 years, but they also require ...

“In flood-prone areas, metal roofing, concrete tiles, and certain synthetic materials will resist water damage better than traditional asphalt shingles or wood,” says Prchal ...