Jason Haus of Dem-Con Cos. LLC, Shakopee, Minn., says an end market exists for scrap roofing shingles, provided state transportation agencies can send a green light signal to hot-mix asphalt (HMA) ...

Melvin Rice of Baltimore asks whether it’s better to remove or to side over the asbestos shingle siding on his house when vinyl siding is installed. Half of the contractors he’s talked with recommend ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Vinyl siding has long been known for its durability and affordability. But, perhaps its major appeal is ...

Vinyl siding has received a bad rap from some environmentalists for three reasons – lack of understanding of the product, consumer carelessness and the product's success. Vinyl is not a foreign ...

Just as products for home interiors have been getting greener, there's a growing variety of exterior treatments for creating an ecologically sound home shell. Roofing and siding are both tall orders ...

Is it safe to install vinyl siding? An expert on green building reports that while vinyl can be a dangerous material, there is little credible research regarding the effects of vinyl siding on humans.

Installing vinyl siding is a big project, but it is accessible to people who have basic carpentry skills. And there’s a powerful cost incentive to handle an installation yourself. According to ...