Roofing Tips: Picking a Shingle Color

Your roof is one of the most prominent features of your home, so you definitely want to make a statement when picking a roofing material or color to use. Aside from that, your roof keeps you safe from the elements while increasing your home’s energy efficiency. But did you know that the color that you pick for your roof has a significant impact on its performance and heat retention?

In this post, your trusted expert in roof replacement, Hunterdon Roofing Siding and Window Company, shares how you can pick the best color for your home’s shingles.

Heat and Color

Always remember that the lighter a color is, the more heat it will reflect. The darker the roofing color is, the more heat it absorbs. Keep in mind that choosing the best color for your roof isn’t simply a matter of black or white. Your location should be a significant deciding factor on what kind of color you should apply to your roof. If you belong to a sunny, tropical area, then you’re better off installing light-colored roofing shingles, while those in colder areas will reap the benefits of having dark-colored shingles.

Curb Appeal and Combinations

Your shingle color should complement the rest of your home so that it can increase its curb appeal. For example, your home’s siding —which normally comes in bright colors— goes well with darker colors. It’s important to stay consistent when it comes to your home’s exterior design.

Granted, picking a new color for your roof weighs heavily on your personal preference, but you need to consider if it works well for your home, as well as the local climate. Here are a few color combinations that can help you narrow down your choices:

• Brown. Works well with green, blue and gray.
• White. Works with any color
• Beige. Works with brown, black, grey, blue, and green.
• Light Grey. Works well with gray, black, green, blue, and white.

You can even ask for recommendations from your exterior renovation contractor to see what works best for your home.

Looking for master craftsmen to handle your future exterior renovations? Look no further than Hunterdon Roofing, Siding and Window Company! We’re a local home improvement company with over 40 years of experience. Call us at (908) 735-0809 or fill out our contact form for a free estimate.