When it’s time for a roof replacement, the sheer variety of options can feel overwhelming. But in recent years, composite roofing (also known as synthetic roofing) has been gaining traction for ...

If you like the look of a shake roof, it’s available in this virgin-vinyl material. I installed my 42 squares of shingles myself. The synthetic slate installs just like regular asphalt shingles.

A local landmark built in 1889, the Winona County Courthouse was remodeled and its slate roof replaced in 1999, according to county staff and consultants. While slate tile roofs are supposed to last ...