How to Choose the Best Shingle Color
The shingle color of the roof increases curb appeal by making the property stand out.
The shingle color of the roof increases curb appeal by making the property stand out. It can also express the homeowner’s personality. Subject to the property style, the shingle color may create a welcoming and warm feel or a dramatic and bold statement. Finding a color that works is a significant part of exterior decorating. A homeowner’s most significant challenge may be finding the right color to match their home.
Please keep reading for valuable tips on selecting the best shingle color.
Shingle color choice is as vital as interior decor choices
The roof of a home can account for up to 40% of the visual exterior. Therefore, the shingle color deserves just as much thought as interior design considerations. The greater the slope or higher the roof pitch, the more shingles will be seen at street level. Consider a color to enhance the property’s architectural style. When choosing a color complementary to the property, use the following tips to help avoid mistakes.
Research shingle colors in the neighborhood
One of the first things to do is check out what shingle colors the neighborhood homes have chosen. How does the shingle color blend in with the brick colors or siding? What colors stand out more? How do the dark-colored shingles compare to the light ones?
Talk a walk or drive around the neighborhood to find a house with similar siding or brickwork as your property. Observe what shingle color they’ve used. Does it work or not?
Consider the climate
In hot climates, lighter-colored shingles will help maintain a cooler home in the summer months by reflecting the UV rays.
If the property is based in the Pacific Northwest, for example, shingles in hues or combos of gray, green, or brown can blend well with the natural evergreen environment.
Looking at samples
When looking through shingle color samples, study them outside at different times of the day. Be sure to look at them in full sunlight and dusk, as the colors will look different in low and brighter light.
The most popular shingle colors
House color: Red
Best matching shingle color: gray, black, dark brown, green
House color: Light Gray
Best matching shingle color: green, white, blue, black, gray
House color: Beige or Cream
Best matching shingle color: blue, gray, brown, black, green
House color: Brown
Best matching shingle color: brown, green, blue, gray
House color: White
Best matching shingle color: almost any color, including white, blue, black, gray, brown
Ensure your home looks its best
The right roof style and shingle color make a great first impression, can positively impact a property’s curb appeal, and may increase its resale value. Choosing the wrong color will throw off all the other exterior colors and make the home stick out like a sore thumb. This is not a quick or inexpensive situation to fix. Consider working with a professional construction company to ensure you get this essential choice right the first time.
Patterson Construction Company installs and repairs residential roofs of all kinds, skylights, roof ventilation, fascia, and underlayment on Phoenix-area homes. Call 602-825-3638 for a free quote today!
