The installation of a new roof on your home is a major way to increase the value of your investment. Moreover, it’s an opportunity to completely change the look of your home. Now you can transform the curb appeal, aesthetic style, and color combination of your home. From visual appeal to heating concerns, choosing a new roof color can be daunting, but also a great learning experience.
CLIMATE
First, consider the climate you live in. Light shingles reflect sunlight and can keep temperatures lower during hot months. Dark shingles absorb more heat and may keep a home warmer in cooler temperatures while the sun shines. Now you know how both may affect future heating and cooling costs.
COLOR COORDINATION
Coordinating roof color with the current color of the siding, trim, and shutters or stucco is vital. Mull over the kind of curb appeal you want to convey. For instance, neutrals may appeal to wide number of potential buyers, while high contrast colors will have a strong visual impact. Further, remember dark colors give the illusion of objects appearing smaller, while light colors give the illusion of objects appearing larger.
Although you may be able to change the shutter colors or trim colors of your home, your roof will remain permanent. Closely matching roof color with trim or shutters can really tie the whole house together if the rest of the siding contrasts. However, a variegated roof can become too busy if one of the colors doesn’t match with shutters.
Further consider how your color combinations will harmonize with the rest of the neighbourhood. If you can, carry color samples so you can discuss combinations with a professional who can guide you to the best decision. Remember to view them in different types of lighting throughout the day.
Contemplate other materials on the home, such as brick, wood siding, stone, stucco, and trim. Shingle colors should coordinate. Pairing warm tones (eg. creams and greens with browns) and cool tones (eg. greys and blues with charcoal) is an easy rule to follow.
SHOP AROUND
It doesn’t hurt to drive around different areas of your city to see what other homes look like. You can take pictures to record what you find appealing.
STYLE
Note whether your home is more classic and traditional or veers toward modern. Then you can maintain a classic style with a classic color palette. Or, you can look at greys, browns, and greens to stay in line with a rustic style home.
ROOFING MATERIAL
Lastly, the roofing material may dictate what colors you can choose from. Clay tiles come in a broader selection than the reds of yesterday. Concrete tiles are now made to look similar to wood shakes, slate, or clay tile; therefore, they will be available in many of the same colors. Thin layers of slate will only be in available in natural color palettes. Metal roofing will be visually distinctive in that it incorporates vertical lines. They’re also now manufactured to look like shingles, shakes, and tile; the choice of colors are extensive.
Whatever color you choose, pick one you can live with for as long as you plan on living in your home. If you plan on selling, select a color combination that appeals to a wide variety of potential buyers. Subsequently, contact the professionals at Shoreline Roofing who can help you pick the best roof color, and also offer free installation estimates.