Your asphalt shingle roof plays a major role in your home’s curb appeal. In fact, it can account for up to 40% of your home’s exterior surface area. The higher the pitch or greater the slope of your roof, the more your shingles are visible from the street. Thus, it’s important to choose a shingle color that will enhance your home’s architectural style.
With so many color options, however, it can be difficult and overwhelming to pick the right one. Read on as NorthWest Construction, a leading provider of roof repair and replacement services, shares tips to help you choose the right shingle color.
The color you choose for your shingles can affect your home’s interior temperature. Dark-colored shingles retain more heat, which is a good thing when you want to get more warmth during the colder months. Light-colored shingles, meanwhile, deflect the sunlight and retain less heat to keep the interiors cooler. Keep in mind, however, that adequate attic ventilation and insulation also play integral roles when it comes to your energy savings.
Although you want your property to look unique, you don’t want your roof to stand out for the wrong reasons. This is especially true if you’re thinking of selling your house soon. As such, you need a shingle color that harmonizes well with nearby houses as well as the natural surroundings. Don’t make it match, but make it blend. If you live in an HOA community, its covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) may have a list of colors that you can or cannot use. Be sure to comply with the rules and regulations of your HOA to avoid any issues.
To help you choose the right color for your shingles, a good roofing contractor may take into account your home’s architectural style. If you have a historical home such as Victorian or Colonial, try traditional colors such as dark gray, black or brown. Depending on the color of your siding and facing, dark green or blue may also work. Meanwhile, rustic homes, waterfront or rural properties look best with weathered browns and grays or muted greens because they offer a more casual, informal vibe.
Don’t choose a shingle color from a small color chip or colors on a computer screen. This is a common mistake many homeowners make. Instead, take large samples home and try them out before making a decision. Look at them at different times of the day against all of your home’s exterior elements. This way, you know what you see is what you’ll get. Don’t forget to check existing roofs in your neighborhood that have the same shingles and color blends for inspiration.
Look no further than NorthWest Construction for top-tier residential roofing services. We offer a wide variety of roofing styles, colors, materials and levels of protection. Because we are a GAF Master Elite® roofing contractor, we can install any of the country’s leading roofing systems from GAF, North America’s most trusted roofing manufacturer. Count on us to install new siding and gutters as well. Call us today at (313) 277-7676, or fill out our online contact form to set an appointment. We proudly serve homeowners in West Bloomfield, Dearborn and Taylor, MI.