Best way to cut asphalt shingles: a step-by-step guide
The best way to cut asphalt shingles is with a sharp hook-blade utility knife, a straightedge and a flat surface. Score the shingle, bend it, and it snaps clean. Most bad cuts come from a dull blade, a rushed measurement or a hot roof deck. Here is the full process, plus the tools to skip. […]
Asphalt vs fiberglass shingles: what’s the real difference?
The short answer on asphalt vs fiberglass shingles: it is mostly a false choice. Fiberglass shingles are a type of asphalt shingle. The name describes the mat inside, not a different material. So if a quote lists both as rivals, ask what the roofer means. Usually it is one of two things. Either they are […]