HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST COLOR FOR A SHINGLE ROOF?

A roof should be as unique as the homeowner’s. Specialized roofing solutions offer you a comprehensive guide on which color to choose for the shingles on your roof. There is a huge array of options that you can choose from. As the roof plays a huge role in the appearance of the house, the color that you select will have an impact on the curb appeal of your home. But more importantly, it will affect the enjoyment levels of your home for many years to come. Various factors will help in making the right choice. The first one is the personal taste and preference of the homeowner. This decision can be a rather daunting one as the color options are endless. To make this simpler other factors influence the decision, like how big is the roof? How is the weather in the area? If you want your house to look bigger you can opt for lighter tones but if you want the opposite then go for a warmer palette. Now the question arises of how to make the correct choice.

If you have ever been to a paint store, you must be familiar with the paint swatches that they give to try out on the walls. Similarly, you can get various colored shingles from the store and try them on your roof. This way you can get an idea of how the color will look like during the different times of the day.

The factors to keep in mind while choosing the roof color:

STYLE OF THE HOUSE

Certain colors go well with only a particular style of the house. Our team of professionals can guide you and give you an overview of what will look the best on your house. You can also refer to the color of the sidings and contrast the color of the roof with it. This will add warmth to the house. Smaller houses are painted in lighter shades to make them look bigger. Every roofing contractor knows the rule of thumb that lighter shingles are paired with lighter colors to give the effect of the house looking bigger. The same goes for darker colors, choose a darker shade to go with a darker siding.

ENVIRONMENT AND LIGHTING

These two make the biggest impact on what color you wish to choose. For example, the lake-side properties will opt for blue roofs that will go well with the blues of the water or the houses that are surrounded by trees will have a hue of green on their roofs to compliment the surroundings. The sunlight will also dictate how the shingles will look on the roof. There will be a huge contrast between the how the shingles look in the shade versus the sun.

NEIGHBORHOOD COLORS

One of the best tips is to look for a color that is similar to the ones in your neighborhood and go for that palette. Remember, that if you want to go bold and stand out from the crowd, this might not favor you when you plan to sell the house. However, if bold color is the norm in the neighborhood, then just go for it.