http://www.AsktheBuilder.com founder, Tim Carter, discusses in this video how he used to use asphalt shingles but now favors synthetic slate by DaVinci Roofscapes. READ Carter's expose' book about unethical practices in the asphalt roofing industry: https://www.roofingripoff.com Discover more videos on DaVinci Roofscapes at askthebuilder.com: http://www.askthebuilder.com/davinci-roofscapes-vs-asphalt-shingles-video-3-of-5/ http://www.askthebuilder.com/davinci-roofscapes-vs-asphalt-shingles-video-4-of-5/ http://www.askthebuilder.com/davinci-roofscapes-vs-asphalt-shingles-video-5-of-5/ Tim Carter was compensated by DaVinci Roofscapes to make this video series so you, the consumer, could be made aware of the problems you face in making decisions when buying roofing materials.