Are Roofing Shingles Toxic?

New Residential House Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roof Vinyl Siding Gables

Modern roofing no longer uses the highly toxic asbestos of the past. But homeowners still worry about the materials used on their home’s roof construction and how these can affect their families. This is understandable since asphalt shingles contain petroleum-based products. The shingles release dissolved organic carbon into the environment, often entering … Read more