How to Choose the Color of Roofing Shingles

Your roof is one of the most important parts of the exterior of your home or construction project and choosing the right color for your shingles will ensure that your home looks beautiful. Most good-quality shingles last a long time. 

To make an informed decision, you should consider the following before choosing the right shingle color for you.

• Homestyle

• Look that you want to achieve

• Climate where you live

You can do this by understanding the following concepts:

Choose a color that pairs well with the color of your house. Shingles can create contrast with your siding materials, or they can blend in with the other design features of your home. If you want to go the traditional route, stick with gray, brown, or black shingles. For a contrasting pop of color, opt for reddish-orange shades or lighter tan colors.

You can also choose to incorporate a mix of colors, like gray and black or tan and brown shingles for a staggered effect.

Siding and Shingle Color Combinations:

If your house is white, gray, yellow, or blue, stick with gray or black shingles to create a stately-looking contrast.

For red or yellow brick houses, choose between black, brown, and gray shingles.

With natural siding, like stone or earth-toned vinyl, opt for brown or tan shingles to coordinate with the exterior of the home.

Accentuate the architectural style of your home with your shingles. Drive around several neighborhoods to get an idea of what color of roofing would look best on your home. Look for houses with a similar shape, exterior, and color as yours. Note which roofing and siding pairings seem to look the most appealing to you, and search online for houses that are architecturally similar to yours.

For example, a ranch house might look good with a combination of colors while a traditional colonial would benefit from shingles with one solid color.

A Spanish-style home might look good with reddish clay-colored roof shingles which would mimic traditional clay roofing tiles, for example. 

Install a “cool roof” to make your home more energy-efficient. Opting for an energy-efficient roof can lower the temperature of your attic by 20–40 °F (−7–4 °C). If you live in a warm climate, install this type of roof to help lower your electricity bills and improve the longevity of your roofing materials.

If you don’t want to install a true cool roof, remember that white or light shingles reflect sunlight and help keep the temperature of your home down. Dark shingles absorb heat and will help homes in colder climates stay warm. They also help melt snow and ice from your roof.

Understanding Cool Roofing

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a cool roof is any form of roofing that is designed to reflect more light than traditional roofing. Some methods of cool roofing involve using reflective paint, installing a covering for the shingles, or simply replacing dark shingles with light shingles.

Check rules about shingle colors if you live in a residential neighborhood. If you have a local homeowners association, read their rules carefully to make sure your choice of roofing color does not violate any regulations. Even if you don’t have set rules to follow, think about how your roof will look alongside your neighbor’s house.

If any of the homes in your neighborhood have the same style of roof, it might be a good sign that that color works well with those types of houses.

Our reputable certified roofers will have sufficient experience and know-how and should be able to provide you with the best roofing shingles. We offer a lot of options to top metal shingles that beautify your roofs and increase the durability of your homes. Get in touch with SANGOBUILD for free roofing advice.