(Another key step: hiring a good roofing contractor.) Consumer Reports’ comprehensive testing reveals that the best roofing shingles can be more than twice as strong as the competition.

We found this to at least be true for the Tesla Solar Roof. It's probably not your best ... shingle. Each category was given a weight reflecting how important we felt it was to the average consumer.

It is always best to leave clay, metal, wood and slate shingles to the pros. Shingle roofing is the best option for most homeowners. It’s durable, affordable and aesthetically pleasing.