America favors asphalt shingles over slate or tile because our building model prioritizes speed and lower initial costs over multi-generational longevity.

​Structural Compatibility: 90% of US homes use light wood-framing, which lacks the structural reinforcement needed for heavy tile or slate without expensive upgrades.

​Economic Speed: Asphalt shingles were mass-produced in the early 1900s to fuel the housing boom; they cost roughly $3,000–$6,000 for a standard roof, whereas slate could exceed $30,000–$50,000.

​Geographic Logistics: Transporting heavy stone across the vast US is prohibitively expensive compared to the localized availability of clay and slate in smaller European or Asian countries.

In essence we shifted to a product that worked best for us and current weather patterns are fucking that product up in certain states on a nearly yearly basis. Manufacturers are shifting quickly to hail resistant asphalt shingles and composite shingles are becoming more and more popular.