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How did the asphalt shingle become the king of American roofing?

In this video, Dmitry dives into the full history — from wood and slate roofs of the 1700s to the fiberglass boom that shaped the modern shingle.

Later, he explains why asphalt shingles haven’t changed much in 50 years — and what innovations like synthetic underlayment and fiberglass mats really mean for today’s roofers and homeowners.