Choosing a Roof Color
Posted on February 9, 2023 at 10:44 am | Uncategorized
Choosing a Roof Color
Your roof is a major part of your home’s overall look and when it comes to building a new roof or replacing a roof, color is a major decision.
Depending on your neighborhood HOA rules your roof choices may be limited. If they are not then there are many options to choose from. Consider your home’s exterior, the homes around you, and what material your roof will be made of when choosing a roof color.
When it comes to energy efficiency, roof color plays a small role in how your roof works. Today’s technology, roof design, ventilation and insulation are much more important in how your roof operates in the heat or cold. However, roof color can make a small difference. Light color roofs tend to better reflect the sun, keeping your roof cooler, especially in more warm climates. Dark color roofs absorb more sun and can reduce the build up of ice and snow in cold environments.
All roofing materials will fade at some level. Metal roofs tend to withstand fading from the sun a little better than asphalt shingles due to the coating treatment they receive. Clay tiles will not fade for at least 50 years. Darker colors will fade more dramatically than light colors.
When choosing a roof color be sure to look at samples in differing light conditions. Your home may get predominantly morning or afternoon sun which can make a difference in how the color displays. The further south you go in the country the light tends to have more of a reddish hue that may slightly change how your roof looks in the daylight.
Your roof color should contrast but complement your home’s exterior. Think about resale value when you choose a roof color especially if you are thinking about something exotic. There are charts available online that will help you find the best shingle color to match the exterior materials and color of your home.
