In the wake of April’s million dollar hailstorm, area homeowners are feeling the pinch as shingle prices continue to go through the roof.

The price of fiberglass shingles used in roof replacement has increased dramatically in the last year and more increases are expected soon.

“We’ve received a notice that effective June first prices will go up 10 percent and to look for another possible increase July first,” said Mike Craven, president of Red River Lumber. “We get notices saying ‘Due to the cost of raw materials, there will be an increase in prices.’ It’s usually a fi...